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The most remarkable historical heists

The most remarkable historical heists

Regular panellists Rana Mitter and Hannah Skoda discuss some of the greatest historical heists of past centuries

Published: October 30, 2025 at 9:49 AM

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The history world was shaken earlier this month when thieves stole 19th-century jewellery thought to be worth 88 million euros from the Louvre Museum in Paris. In this episode, regular panellists Rana Mitter and Hannah Skoda discuss some of the greatest historical heists of past centuries – and explore whether museums can learn any lessons from the recent robbery.

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