Mona Lisa During WWII
As one of the most famous and treasured paintings of all time, the Mona Lisa (which had previously been stolen several times) was immediately packed away for safekeeping during World War II. Curators feared that if the Nazis got ahold of the painting it would be destroyed or it could be ruined during a bombing.
Mona Lisa During WWII
Young Brigitte Bardot
Brigitte Bardot was the Hollywood “it” girl back in the 1950’s and 60’s. However, despite all the fame and glamour, she yearned for anonymity. In an interview with The Guardian she said: “I don’t know what it means to sit quietly in a bistro, on a terrace, or in the theatre without being approached by someone.”
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Young Brigitte Bardot
