39: The Theft of the Mona Lisa

<div>As soon as Leonardo da Vinci unveiled the Mona Lisa in the early 1500s, the art world recognized it as a masterpiece. But it wasn't until centuries later that her face became one of the most famous in the world -- thanks to one of the most brazen art heists in history. This crime of the century crosses the pond.<br> <br> "<a href="https://www.centuriespod.com/">Crimes of the Centuries</a>" is a podcast from the <a href="https://www.obsessednetwork.com/">Obsessed Network</a> exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history.<br> <br> Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/centuriespod/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/centuriespod">Twitter</a>: @centuriespod<br> <br> Episode Sponsors:</div> <ul> <li> <a href="https://bestfiends.com/">Best Fiends</a>: Download the 5 star-rated puzzle game FREE today on the App Store or Google Play.</li> <li> <a href="https://feals.com/?utm_source=cotc&amp;utm_campaign=flight-1&amp;utm_content=50-offer&amp;utm_medium=podcast">Feals</a>: Premium CBD to feel your best. Go to <a href="http://feals.com/cotc">feals.com/cotc</a> to get 40% off your first three months plus free shipping.</li> <li> <a href="https://helixsleep.com/pages/landing-page?promo=cotc">Helix</a>: Find your perfect mattress! Go to <a href="http://www.helixsleep.com/COTC">www.helixsleep.com/COTC</a> for up to $200 off and two free pillows!</li> <li> <a href="https://www.thredup.com/lp/cotc?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=influencer&amp;utm_campaign=podcast_cotc&amp;referral_code=podcast_cotc">ThredUp</a>: The world's largest online thrift store! Save 30% off your first order at <a href="http://www.thredup.com/COTC">www.thredup.com/COTC</a> </li> </ul>