EP 47 - The Heist That Gave Us Stockholm Syndrome

03/15/21 • 49 min

Few heists have had as much of a cultural impact as the Norrmalmstorg Robbery. While it may not have set any records for how much was stolen, this heist - originally planned to be a simple 15 minute job, turned into a hostage situation that lasted six days and saw the victims bond with their captors in a way the world had never seen. This is the heist that coined the term "Stockholm Syndrome."
Pete is joined this episode by friend of the show and host of Come Inside, Steven Cohen! Be sure to check out the incredible internet game show at www.comeinside.us

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EP 46 - The 1911 Mona Lisa Heist

On this episode, Pete talks about the 1911 heist of the Mona Lisa, which propelled the painting from relative obscurity to being the world's most famous work of art for over a century.
Pete also talks a bit about the upcoming schedule and provides a few book updates.

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EP 48 - The Tring Feather Heist

In June of 2009, Edwin Rist broke into the British Natural History Museum at Tring and stole 299 bird skins that weren't just worth millions of dollars, they were priceless. This story covers everything from Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace to competitive salmon fly tying, and it is a wild ride from start to finish.
The primary source for this podcast is the incredible book "The Feather Thief" by Kurt Wallace Johnson.