About this episode

This episode explores the heist that transformed the Mona Lisa into a global phenomenon.

In this episode of Forbidden History, Dominic Selwood joins us as we explore the truth behind the heist that changed the art world forever, and transformed the Mona Lisa into a global phenomenon. PATREON LINK HERE: https://patreon.com/ForbiddenHistory?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Cast List: Eric Meyers: Narrator Dominic Selwood: Journalist & Historian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Eric Meyers

Guest: Dominic Selwood

Topics covered

• art heist
• Mona Lisa
• history of art
• cultural impact
• true crime

Keywords

• Mona Lisa
• art theft
• Dominic Selwood
• art history
• cultural phenomenon

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Mona Lisa

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