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Apr 2025
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The Isabella Stewart Gardner Art Heist (...

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In March of 1990, 13 works of art were stolen from the Gardner Museum in Boston by two men posing as police officers. The priceless paintings were never recovered, so Carly travels back in time to learn about the heist and why Art is so valuable. Originally aired 5/17/23.

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