【Paris, Franc】After Louvre Heist: Uncomfortable Colonial Past Comes to Light
Editor’s NoteThe recent theft of crown jewels from the Louvre has ignited a debate beyond the crime itself, raising critical questions about the…
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【Paris, Franc】Louvre Jewelry Theft Reignites Debate Over Colonial Origins
Editor’s NoteThe recent theft of crown jewels from the Louvre has ignited more than just a police investigation. It has intensified a critical debate…
【France】Stamp Market: Between Records and Unsold Items
Editor’s NoteThe new philatelic season opened with varied results across four major sales, though 19th-century “classic” stamps consistently…
【Doha, Qatar】Qatar: The Last Pearl Diver in a Country Where Oil Buried a Millennia-Old Tradition
Editor’s NoteThis article profiles Saad Ismael Khalifa Al Jassim, an 89-year-old man considered among the last of his region’s pearl divers. His…
【London, UK】Tipu Sultan’s Pistols Sell for £1.1 Million in London Auction, Shattering Estimates
Editor’s NoteA pair of historically significant pistols belonging to Tipu Sultan, the 18th-century ruler of Mysore, has sold at auction for £1.1…
【India】South Asian Women Might Be the Winners of the Gold Rush
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the enduring cultural and financial significance of gold, as seen through personal stories of heritage and…
【Paris, Franc】Stolen Jewels at the Louvre: Museum Removes ‘Escape to the Louvre’ Slogan from Its Website
Editor’s NoteIn the wake of a high-profile jewel heist, the Louvre Museum has quietly retired its “Escape to the Louvre” slogan, reverting to the…
【Paris, Franc】Louvre Heist: Will the Jewels Resurface?
Editor’s NoteThis article describes the theft of eight historic pieces of jewelry from a museum, including crowns and necklaces once owned by French…
【Paris, Franc】Cutting Them Up or the Black Market: The Only Way for Thieves to Sell the Stolen Jewels from the Louvre
Editor’s NoteThis article discusses expert skepticism regarding the potential commercial release of certain items, noting that while their current…
【Paris, Franc】Theft at the Louvre: ‘We will recover the artworks and the perpetrators will be brought to justice,’ Macron promises
Editor’s NoteFollowing the theft at the Louvre, President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to recover the stolen artworks and bring the perpetrators to…