# Elaine Sciolino

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NYT’s Elaine Sciolino and her new book: a love letter to the Louvre

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDcTbvZsYH8?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent&w=900&h=507] The Louvre is arguably the world’s most famous art museum, home to some of the most iconic art pieces in history. But there ar…

'A difficult lover': Writer Elaine Sciolino on the Louvre Museum

As the doors of the world's most visited museum, the Louvre, remain closed amid a strike, one its greatest supporters has spoken to FRANCE 24 about its energy and its vital importance to cultural heritage. Staff there are taking action after a series of problems, most notably the heist of French cr…

February 11, 2026 - The Louvre heist with Elaine Sciolino, Vince Petryk of JP Licks, and Mahesh Daas

Last spring, the Louvre looked untouchable, with a couture exhibition and a grand renovation plan led by director Laurence des Cars. Then came a cascade of crises, including a brazen jewel heist that stole $100 million in French Crown Jewels, along with strikes and a damning security audit. Journal…

Elaine Sciolino — Adventures in the Louvre: How to Fall in Love with the World's Greatest Museum — with Maureen Dowd

The Louvre is the most famous museum in the world, attracting millions of visitors every year with its masterpieces. In Adventures in the Louvre, Elaine Sciolino immerses herself in this magical space and helps us fall in love with what was once a forbidding fortress. Exploring galleries, basement…

Exploring the Louvre and Beyond with Elaine Sciolino

In this episode, we speak with acclaimed journalist and author Elaine Sciolino about her book Adventures in the Louvre. From the mystery of the Mona Lisa to hidden galleries and insider tips for avoiding the crowds, Sciolino shares her deep love of Paris, the Louvre, and the stories behind its trea…

April 6, 2026 - Elaine Sciolino, Matt Doyle, and Adam Rapp

Elaine Sciolino, former New York Times Paris bureau chief and the author of six books, joins The Culture Show to revisit  her 1982 interview with Ali Khamenei, conducted years before he became Iran’s supreme leader, and to reflect on what that encounter reveals now about Iran, power, and history. H…

A Chat with Elaine Sciolino

Few people know, or write about, Paris as well as Elaine Sciolino. With an extensive background in journalism, Elaine was the Paris bureau chief for the New York Times and remains a contributing writer. She has also written four books on Paris and French culture. Her book, The Only Street in Pari…

#486 - Adventures in the Louvre: A Dialogue with Elaine Sciolino

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Elaine Sciolino about the Louvre. They discuss the allure of the Louvre, history of the Louvre, the Mona Lisa, Nike, and stolen artifacts. They discuss Persian art, Pyramid of the Louvre, the Louvre at night, sexism in the Louvre, first time and r…