Quick take
True crime fans interested in art crime, historical heists, and the murky world of stolen art recovery; anyone who loved the Netflix documentary.
Verdict: Must listen. Last Seen is the definitive investigation into one of the most baffling unsolved crimes in American history — 13 stolen masterpieces, a $10 million reward, and still no answers 35 years later.
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WBUR and Boston Globe collaboration investigating the most valuable unsolved art heist in history — the 1990 theft of 13 masterpieces from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum worth half a billion dollars, still unresolved 35 years later.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Last Seen?
- True crime fans interested in art crime, historical heists, and the murky world of stolen art recovery; anyone who loved the Netflix documentary.
- Is Last Seen worth listening to?
- Must listen. Last Seen is the definitive investigation into one of the most baffling unsolved crimes in American history — 13 stolen masterpieces, a $10 million reward, and still no answers 35 years later.
- Where can I listen to Last Seen?
- Last Seen is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.
- Where should I start with Last Seen?
- Start with: Episode 1 — 81 Minutes — start from beginning
- What format is Last Seen?
- Serialized — approximately Compact season; episodes ~30-45 min; bingeable in one sitting each.
- What type of crime does Last Seen cover?
- Last Seen covers Historical Crime, Cold Case, Organised Crime.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Co-hosted
- Style
- Investigative, historical, fascinating
- Episode length
- Compact season; episodes ~30-45 min; bingeable in one sitting
- Binge factor
- 8/10
- Best to start
- Episode 1 — 81 Minutes — start from beginning
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