Louvre robbery: How it happened

<p><strong>Today's story:</strong> On a Sunday morning in October, four thieves disguised as construction workers used a ladder truck and power tools to break into the Louvre museum. In just seven minutes, they smashed display cases and escaped with eight priceless pieces of French crown jewelry, including emeralds, sapphires, and pearls once worn by empresses.</p><p><strong>Transcript &amp; Exercises:</strong> <a href="https://plainenglish.com/814" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://plainenglish.com/814</a></p><p><strong>Full lesson:</strong> https://plainenglish.com/814 </p><p>--</p><p><strong>Upgrade all your skills in English:</strong> Plain English is the best current-events podcast for learning English.</p><p>You might be learning English to improve your career, enjoy music and movies, connect with family abroad, or even prepare for an international move. Whatever your reason, we'll help you achieve your goals in English.</p><p><strong>How it works:</strong> Listen...