Mother Gerlach and Her Band of Rebel Nuns

Mother Gerlach and Her Band of Rebel Nuns

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The White Death [from Very Special Episodes]

In the winter of 1939, Finland faced overwhelming odds. The Soviet Union was invading with hundreds of thousands of troops. Standing in their way was an unlikely defender: a shy farmer and expert marksman who would later become known as “The White Death.” But behind the myth was ...  Show more

The Moment You've Been Waiting For: 2025 Louvre Museum Heist

Hot diggity dog, we love a good heist. And an art heist? Get outta here! And in the Louvre Museum? In Paris? Pinch us because we've got to be dreaming. In 2025, an audacious crew broke into the Louvre in broad daylight and stole glittering, historical jewelry. Then they made a ru ...  Show more

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