These days people line up for hours to see Leonardo Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. But at one stage there were so few viewers that she was remarkably easy to steal. In fact, for a while, no one even noticed she was gone…
This is the story of the sensational crime that turned a portrait into a legend.
Guest: Mary McGillivray – art historian and content creator.
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No One Saw It Coming
The inconsiderate thing about history is that you usually can’t tell that it’s being made while it’s happening. It’s only in hindsight that we see the crucial inflection points — a person, an action, an accident, or an object — that changed the course of time.
The bit players, the unexpected twists, the turning point you missed. Join Walkley award-winner Marc Fennell as he uncovers the incredible moments that changed the course of history.
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