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Churches, for example. but sadly, making artworks more readily accessible also leaves them vulnerable to theft. one of the most famous examples in history is the disappearance of a massive caravaggio from a sicilian church. so this is how the story goes. the year is 1969. its 17 october, we are in sicily. there is a huge rainstorm and the skies are illuminated by lightning and the sound of thunder. once all the locals are asleep, thieves are breaking into a church through a side window. they ent...

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Thieves are breaking into a church through a side window. they enter the church and they steal one of italys most famous paintings, caravaggio�*s nativity. its rumoured that they cut the painting out of the frame and roll it into a carpet, and steal off into the darkness of the night. it was also rumoured that this painting was stolen by one of sicily�*s biggest mafia bosses. the painting was also said to have turned up somewhere in switzerland. but over 50 years later and still nobody knows...

And they steal one of italys most famous paintings, caravaggio�*s nativity. its rumoured that they cut the painting out of the frame and roll it into a carpet, and steal off into the darkness of the night. it was also rumoured that this painting was stolen by one of sicily�*s biggest mafia bosses. the painting was also said to have turned up somewhere in switzerland. but over 50 years later and still nobody knows what has happened to caravaggio�*s nativity. it is estimated that around $6 b...

ASHLAND This year’s Christmas Tour of Homes, a fundraiser for the Highlands Museum and Discovery Center, offers visitors an inside look at a variety of dwellings, in addition to one

Vulnerable to theft. and one of the most famous examples in history is the disappearance of a massive caravaggio from a sicilian church. so, this is how the story goes. the year is 1969. its october 17th. were in sicily. theres a huge rainstorm and the skies are illuminated by lightning and the sounds of thunder. now, whilst all the locals are asleep, thieves are breaking into a church through a side window. they enter the church and they steal one of italys most famous paintings, caravaggio�*...

But over 50 years later and still nobody knows what has happened to caravaggio�*s nativity. its estimated that around $6 billion worth of plundered art is being traded on the global black market every year. so much so that a special branch of italys military police or carabinieri is dedicated to tracking down these stolen treasures. over the years, theyve retrieved the millions of pieces. and now for the first time, these recovered artifacts are on display in a brand new museum. some of these ...

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PAYETTE — Treasure Valley Connection, affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries, welcomes the public to “Christmas Around the World” on Tuesday, Dec. 6 at Erika’s Kitchen, 1630 3rd Ave S, Payette. The

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