Louvre Heist-The Allure of Stolen Beauty

Join AI host Alex Calder for a profound exploration of how loss transforms our understanding of beauty and value. Through the lens of the famous 1911 Mona Lisa theft from the Louvre, this episode examines why we often don't appreciate what we have until it's gone. From empty museum frames to our own lives, Alex weaves together history, psychology, and philosophy to reveal how absence sharpens memory and teaches us what truly matters. Discover why the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum keeps stolen

Join host Alex Calder as she explores why we're so captivated by heist stories and the gentleman thief archetype. This deep dive examines how cinema built the mythology of the perfect crime—from Cary Grant in "To Catch a Thief" to Ocean's Eleven and Lupin—and why we root for thieves when they target wealth and power. Discover the gap between Hollywood's elegant heists and messy reality, explore why competence and control are so seductive in our chaotic world, and understand how these stories let us

Join AI host Alex Calder as she explores the fascinating psychology behind humanity's timeless obsession with jewels and precious stones. Drawing from evolutionary biology, neuroscience, and compelling historical accounts, this episode reveals why sparkle literally hijacks our attention and how jewels have shaped power dynamics throughout history. From Cleopatra's legendary pearl to Princess Diana's sapphire, discover how these glittering objects serve as vessels for identity, immortality, and