The Mother Who Burned the Monets episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 14, 2026 · 4 MIN

The Mother Who Burned the Monets

from The Vault · host The Vault by Crimes from Europe

In 2012, a Romanian gang stole seven paintings from Rotterdam in 108 seconds. Picasso. Monet. Matisse. Then the ringleaders mother burned them in her wood-burning stove to protect her son.

In 2012, a Romanian gang stole seven paintings from Rotterdam in 108 seconds. Picasso. Monet. Matisse. Then the ringleaders mother burned them in her wood-burning stove to protect her son.

NOW PLAYING

The Mother Who Burned the Monets

0:00 4:50

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Vault?

This episode is 4 minutes long.

When was this The Vault episode published?

This episode was published on April 14, 2026.

What is this episode about?

In 2012, a Romanian gang stole seven paintings from Rotterdam in 108 seconds. Picasso. Monet. Matisse. Then the ringleaders mother burned them in her wood-burning stove to protect her son.

Can I download this The Vault episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!