20 Historic events that would make incredible movies!

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Peter Cushing (1913 - 1994) dressed as Memnon on the set of the historical film 'Alexander the Great' / Image Source: Getty

3. The Heist of the Crown Jewels (1671)

Colonel Thomas Blood (1618-1680) / Image Source: Getty

In 1671, Colonel Thomas Blood, an Irish adventurer, attempted to steal England’s Crown Jewels from the Tower of London. With his smooth-talking charm and clever disguise, this daring heist had all the makings of a thrilling movie—imagine Ocean’s Eleven with powdered wigs and royal intrigue!