Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 154, Bardaisan, Syrian astrologer, scholar, and philosopher (died 222) was born. In 1174, Amalric I of Jerusalem (born 1136) passed away. In 1302, Robert II, Count of Artois (born 1250) passed away. In 1484, Mino da Fiesole, Italian sculptor (born c. 1429) passed away. In 1880, Friedrich Lahrs, German architect and academic (died 1964) was born. In 1912, Sergiu Celibidache, Romanian conductor and composer (died 1996) was born. In 1954, Julia King, English engineer and academic was born. In 1993, Heini Salonen, Finnish tennis player was born. In 1998, Panagiotis Kondylis, Greek philosopher and author (born 1943) passed away. In 2014, Randall Stout, American architect, designed the Taubman Museum of Art (born 1958) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
The Louvre's Heist of the Century
A revisit of the "heist of the century" at the Louvre in Paris, where thieves carried out a daring robbery in plain sight of guards and visitors inside one of the museum's most secure galleries. Watch the full episode on YouTube.
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Sweden Herald
· Jun 21, 2026
Picasso painting found in Val-de-Marne raid south of Paris
Picasso painting found in Val-de-Marne raid south of Paris
BBC News
· Jul 1, 2026
Tens of thousands rush for tickets to see Bayeux Tapestry in UK
The historic masterpiece will travel from France to go on display on UK soil for the first time.
Egyptian Gazette
· Jun 25, 2026
Historic West Wing Rockwell sketches head to public display
A historic set of Norman Rockwell sketches that hung in the West Wing for over four decades will go on public display for the first time. The White House Historical Association purchased the four 1940s-era sketches for over 7 million at an auction, steping in to prevent the artwork from disappearing into a private collection [] The post Historic West Wing Rockwell sketches head to public display appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
The Independent
· Jun 22, 2026
French police ‘stumble upon £13m stolen Picasso painting during drug raid’
Local reports said the artwork was of Marie-Thérèse Walter, Picasso’s mistress and ‘golden muse’
Le Monde
· Jun 21, 2026
Why is Henri Matisse such an influential artist?
As the Grand Palais in Paris hosts an exhibition dedicated to the French artist, Le Monde looks at what makes him one of the most celebrated names in painting.
Smithsonian Magazine
· Jun 30, 2026
The Hall of Raphael Frescoes Where the Pope Lives at the Vatican Is Getting a Much-Needed Restoration With the Help of Lasers
Conservators will spend the next five years cleaning and retouching the Renaissance frescoes, which date back to the early 16th century
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Related coverage for "The Louvre's Heist of the Century": Sweden Herald — Picasso painting found in Val-de-Marne raid south of Paris. BBC News — Tens of thousands rush for tickets to see Bayeux Tapestry in UK. Egyptian Gazette — Historic West Wing Rockwell sketches head to public display. The Independent — French police ‘stumble upon £13m stolen Picasso painting during drug raid’. Le Monde — Why is Henri Matisse such an influential artist?. Smithsonian Magazine — The Hall of Raphael Frescoes Where the Pope Lives at the Vatican Is Getting a Much-Needed Restoration With the Help of Lasers