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"The Stolen White Elephant" was written by Mark Twain and published in 1882. In it, an Indian elephant, en route from India to Britain as a gift to the Queen, disappears in New Jersey. The local police department goes into high gear to solve the mystery but it all comes to a tragic end. (Summary by Wikipedia & John Greenman)

The unbelievable true story of how one man stole tens of thousands of priceless artifacts and human remains from around the world—and the FBI’s massive undertaking to set things right. In The Grave Robber, Tim Carpenter, former FBI Lead Investigator on the Art Crime Team, recounts one of the...

Lenny Vaughn explores musical plagiarism, examining infamous cases from George Harrison's trial to Blurred Lines. Discover how riff borrowing has reshaped copyright law and the music industry, while exploring philosophical questions around melody ownership. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

Today, hundreds of tribes use the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act to help them recover their looted heritage from museums across the country. As senior curator of anthropology, Chip Colwell navigated firsthand the questions of how to weigh the religious freedom of Native Americans against the academic freedom of scientists and whether the emptying of museum shelves elevates human rights or destroys a common heritage. His book reveals a dramatic process that involves negotiating the blurry lines between identity and morality, spirituality and politics.

The extraordinary story of the theft of priceless Chinese antiques around the world and the connection to crimes spanning more than two centuries—with present-day implications.

The Wall Street Journal called him “a living legend.” The London Times dubbed him “the most famous art detective in the world.” In Priceless, Robert K. Wittman, the founder of the FBI’s Art Crime Team, pulls back the curtain on his remarkable career for the first time, offering a...

The Gutmanns, as they were known, rose from a small Bohemian hamlet to become one of Germany's most powerful banking families. They also amassed a magnificent, world-class art collection that included works by Degas, Renoir, Botticelli, Guardi, and many, many others. But the Nazi regime snatched from them everything they had worked to build: their remarkable art, their immense wealth, their prominent social standing, and their very lives.

In 1973, Frances Vieta, an Italian American journalist living in Rome, is incensed to learn that New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art has purchased a priceless Greek vase, the Euphronios Krater, for $1 million. Ms. Vieta suspects the antiquity was illegally looted from Italy and smuggled out of the country. She sets out to investigate the acquisition, teaming up with Rodolfo Siviero, an Italian minister and art recovery expert, and the Carabinieri Art Squad, a special unit of the Italian army dedicated to protecting cultural heritage.

We didn’t just grow up on ’80s cable — we grew up on movies. What We Saw on Stolen Cable is a Gen X rewatch podcast where Uncle Patches and Sinister Cinema revisit films spanning the 1930s to the 2020s and beyond — from Golden Age Hollywood to VHS-era action classics and everything in between. We break down what holds up, what doesn’t, and how these movies shaped us. If it ever aired on cable at 2 a.m., we probably saw it.

When renowned soprano Agatha Redmond is abducted in the heart of New York City, the mystery is just beginning to unravel. Her kidnapping follows a staggering inheritance discovery from a family friend. Stepping into the chaos to save her is the affluent businessman, James Hambleton from Lynn, MA. This thrilling narrative is just getting started, and thats only the first two chapters! - Summary by Matt Pierard.

Plunge into the captivating world of Nick Carter, a legendary detective born in the pages of dime store novels back in 1886. A host of authors, all adopting the pseudonym Nicholas Carter, have added to the rich tapestry of thrilling adventures featuring this celebrated American sleuth. In this particular tale, Nick is faced with a moral conundrum - should he aid a friend with a murky history or apprehend an infamous criminal, presumed dead, who is now orchestrating a fresh scheme? Can he save his friend or, with the support of his team, foil the criminals plan before its too late?

Dive into Mark Twains captivating tale, The Stolen White Elephant, published in 1882. The story whisks you away to the scene of an Indian elephants mysterious disappearance mid-journey from India to Britain, a gift destined for the Queen. New Jerseys local police department is thrust into overdrive as they scramble to unravel the enigma. Brace yourself for a tragic conclusion that will leave you on the edge of your seat.

A collection of 15 humorous short stories by the original master of speculative fiction: H. G. Wells. This was the first collection of short stories published by the author, and contains a mixture of fantasy, science-fiction and humour! - Summary by Beth Thomas

Stolen Souls is a gripping collection of 14 of William le Queux’s best mystery stories. From espionage to crime thrillers, these tales of deception, intrigue, and unexpected twists will keep listeners on the edge of their seats. If you love classic detective stories filled with suspense and cunning criminals, this collection is for you.

Stolen Idols is a supernatural adventure wrapped in mystery and legend. When Gregory Ballaston steals one of two ancient temple statues, he unwittingly unleashes a series of eerie and terrifying events. Is the legend true? Will the separation of the idols bring disaster? A thrilling tale of treasure hunting, curses, and the thin line between myth and reality.

Nick Carter is a fictional detective who first appeared in 1886 in dime store novels. Over the years, different authors, all taking the nom de plume Nicholas Carter, have penned stories featuring "America's greatest detective". In this story, Nick finds himself in a quandary. He must choose between helping a friend, with a dubious past or arresting a master crook, long thought dead, but now setting up a new scam. Will he save his friend or, with the help of his assistants, stop the thief in his tracks?

Stolen Valar is a Rings of Power recap podcast conceived at 3AM by Frankie G. (of WizWorldLIVE) & Sam Haft (of the Living Tombstone). We dive deep on Tolkien lore, express our love for the show, & bring you some insights you won't get on any of the other 2-3 Rings of Power recap podcasts. Subscribe, share with a friend, & thank you for listening!

The Stolen Hours Podcast is a media collection of recorded conversations with known or unknown Creatives across the Arts. Guests share what they create within the stolen hours of their lives. Listen in to help support the community of creators and to find some inspiration of your own.

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