Secrets Of The Louvre || The Dark History At The World's Most Famous Museum

In this episode we go behind the velvet ropes of the world's most famous museum. This short film explores the dark and hidden history of the Louvre, from the audacious 1911 theft of the Mona Lisa to the political propaganda hidden in Napoleon’s coronation. We investigate the medical mystery of King Henry II’s jousting death, the horrific survival story behind The Raft of the Medusa, and the bloody assassination of Henry IV. Finally, we uncover the archaeological secrets of a 'mad king' buried beneath the museum floor.