Curricula

At the Louvre in Paris, an exclusive gala glitters beneath the glow of crystal chandeliers, drawing the world’s elite into a night of art, wealth, and influence—until an audacious theft shatters the celebration and leaves the museum reeling.

By the time the last guests drift into the Parisian night, the Mona Leah has vanished without a trace. The alarms have remained silent; the locks show no sign of tampering, and in the painting’s place hangs nothing but an empty frame accompanied by an enigmatic message. Five suspects emerge, each presenting an account that strains belief and conceals as much as it reveals.

Over the course of six weeks, you will step into the role of lead investigator, navigating the labyrinth of the museum’s most restricted spaces as you analyze forensic evidence, scrutinize alibis, and follow the faintest threads of truth through layers of deception. Every clue you uncover will bring you closer to identifying the thief, recovering the painting, and writing the final chapter of the investigation.

Boston’s historic waterfront has always been rich with stories—but now, it’s the scene of a bold string of crimes that threaten to rewrite history. In the shadows of cobblestone streets and centuries-old landmarks, a series of high-profile thefts has left the city on edge. Museum curators, historians, and collectors are scrambling to protect their treasures, while the public demands answers.

Each crime scene feels as carefully staged as a work of art—no signs of forced entry, only the faintest traces left behind. In more than one location, investigators discover mysterious clues left behind, hinting at a larger game being played in plain sight. The suspects are clever, and the truth is deep in the city’s American Revolution past.

Over the course of six weeks, you’ll take on the role of lead investigator, navigating the narrow streets, historic buildings, and hidden corners of Boston as you follow every lead. You will examine forensic evidence, study suspect profiles, and uncover the connections between present-day crimes and pivotal events of the American Revolution. Each week, the investigation will delve deeper into a maze of old grievances, coded messages, and conflicting accounts, forcing you to decide who can be trusted and who is hiding the truth. With each discovery, the case will pull you further into a mystery where history, deception, and science intertwine.

In the remote forests of Alaska, a student research trip is about to take an unexpected turn. Heather Hensley, a quiet biology student and skilled photographer, sets out with her team to study the region’s unique plant life—but somewhere between the towering pines and the sheer cliff edges, events unfold that no one is willing to fully explain. The weather is unpredictable; the terrain is treacherous, and each account from the group seems to hide as much as it reveals.

As investigators piece together the timeline, fragments of Heather’s disappearance emerge—heated arguments, unexpected encounters in the wilderness, and the unsettling presence of a legend. The evidence includes carefully preserved belongings and strange tracks, with each clue pointing toward a mystery far more complex. The suspects are few, but the Alaskan backcountry holds secrets that won’t give themselves up easily.

Over the course of six weeks, you will navigate the investigation in a dual-timeline format, alternating between present-day interrogations and flashback scenes. You will examine forensic evidence, study wilderness tracking methods, and analyze biological samples to separate fact from fiction. Each clue will bring you closer to uncovering what really happened on the remote cliffside—and to writing the conclusion only you can determine.