The Phantom of the Opera is one of the most well known and beloved novels of the last century and while this book still remains popular, it has morphed into a theatrical release, a movie and even a soundtrack. For those that love opera and the intriguing mystery that is the Phantom of the Opera, there is a real life mystery that has recently been uncovered in the Palais Garnier (the Opera House in Paris, France).
The Vault in the Palais Garnier
One of the mysteries of our time has recently been uncovered. Buried deep beneath the Phantom of the Opera's Palais Garnier, there is a vault, most would call it a time capsule, because it was locked and included several artifacts from a marvelous time in opera. This time capsule was sealed shut and on the exterior there was an inscription, a name- M. Alfred Clark, the wishes that this capsule would not be opened and a date- June 28, 2007.
The Mystery is Uncovered
After 100 years, the time capsule buried beneath the Phantom of the Opera’s Palais Garnier was opened and guess what was buried inside. Finally the mystery was uncovered and what was found will shock you. To read more about the Phantom of the Opera and the contents of this time capsule, please visit our main website at the following link: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/
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