One of the most infamous pieces of literature is the Phantom of the Opera. This incredible story has pulled at many heart strings and beyond being a wonderful novel; it has also gone on to be a blockbuster theatrical release, a movie and even a soundtrack. Throughout the world many have fallen in love with this deeply sad, romantic story. And while the real life basis of the story happened over a century ago, the mysteries of the Phantom of the Opera are still being uncovered today. For those that love the mystery and intrigue of the Phantom of the Opera, the Smithsonian Magazine offers a fascinating article on the subject.
What is the Mystery of the Phantom of the Opera?
The Phantom of the Opera has always been surrounded by mystery and intrigue. Its home the Palais Garnier (the Opera House in Paris, France) has held marvelous secrets during the past century. It should be noted that buried deep inside the Palais Garnier is a vault. While it is technically a vault, many that know of this secret actually call it a time capsule, because it is completely sealed off and no one was permitted to enter. What makes the vault such an intriguing mystery is that engraved into the vault is an inscription. It is a plaque that states the vault holds a secret. The inscription also states a name- M. Alfred Clark and a date- June 28, 2007.
Opening the Vault
Obviously, the wishes of M. Alfred Clark is that the vault should not be opened up until the date inscribed. However, on June 28th, 2007, the vault was indeed opened and to the surprise of many interesting artifacts were found. What started out as a loved of music and a simple vault filled with interesting artifacts, turned into a very sharp mystery causing many in the world of opera, music, theater and of course fans of the Phantom of the Opera to guess at what could possibly be uncovered.
Uncover the Secrets of the Phantom of the Opera
If you love mystery and intrigue, finding out what was uncovered inside the vault at the Palais Garnier opera house in Paris, France will definitely give you a thrill. The Smithsonian Magazine has an interesting article on the subject. To read it, visit our main website at the following link: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/
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