Louvre Jewelry Heist Exposes Security Failures Endangering National Treasures

In what can only be described as a stunning failure of cultural protection, the Louvre Museum in Paris has fallen victim to a daring heist that stripped it of priceless jewels tied to France’s imperial history. Among the items stolen were the emerald necklace and earrings once worn by Empress Marie-Louise, the crown and brooch of Empress Eugenie, and regalia belonging to Queens Marie-Amelie and Hortense. These are not mere trinkets—they are irreplaceable symbols of French national heritage. How Could Such Treasures Be Vulnerable? As investigators scramble to identify the perpetrators, questions loom large: How could one of the world’s...