A History Mystery: The theft of the Mona Lisa

Introduction:
The Louvre -an art gallery in France- is home to one of the worlds most famous paintings, the Mona Lisa. Did you know that the Mona Lisa was stolen from the world’s largest national art gallery? The year was 1911, and the painting seemed to mysteriously vanish into thin air. Vincenzo Peruggia a carpenter who worked at the Louvre stole the Mona Lisa. What exactly happened? Why did he do it? Start by watching the clip to the left. When you're done, participate in the discussion below.