“Unlocking the Past: 30 Elusive Treasures That Could Outwit Even the Greatest Adventurer”
The Romanian Treasure, a collection of gold (about 120 tonnes) and valuable items sent to Russia for safekeeping during World War I, was seized by the Soviet government after the 1917 revolution. Although some objects were returned in 1935, 1956, and 2008, none of the gold has been returned, making it a point of tension in Romanian-Russian relations.
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Peking Man
Peking Man, a subspecies of Homo erectus, was discovered near Beijing in 1921. Its fossils played a key role in anthropology and Chinese identity. However, during World War II, the fossils were lost, possibly when moved by the U.S. Marine Corps or aboard the Awa Maru, which sank in 1945.
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Brussels Airport Diamond Heist Stolen Items
In 2003, robbers posing as police officers executed a swift heist at Brussels Airport, stealing $50 million worth of diamonds from a Swiss flight. Armed with assault rifles, they stopped the plane, seized 130 bags of gems, and quickly escaped. Though some diamonds were recovered, many remain missing. In 2013, several arrests were made after the thieves tried to sell the stolen diamonds. The trial continued for years, with the alleged mastermind eventually sentenced in 2019.
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