After the Louvre, robbers got to Napoleon's treasure in Belgium (4 photos)
Napoleon Bonaparte (yes, that same Napoleon) is having a very bad time in 2025. His personal belongings have been stolen by thieves for the second time in just a few months, and no one seems to be in any hurry to return them. 
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In October, daring thieves cleared out the Apollo Gallery at the Louvre in seven minutes, making off with jewelry belonging to the emperor and his wife worth tens of millions of euros. Now it's Belgium's turn. On the night of December 17-18, unknown individuals (presumably two masked men) broke into "Napoleon's Last Headquarters." This modest but atmospheric museum is located on the farm du Caillou in Genappe, Walloon Brabant. It was here that the emperor spent his last night before the fateful Battle of Waterloo. 
The thieves broke a window, entered, and, despite the alarm system, looted several display cases. While police were reaching the museum, the thieves escaped with the trophies. They stole a unique artifact. An 18-karat gold ring with five diamonds, said to have belonged to Napoleon himself, was found on the field of Waterloo after his escape on June 18, 1815. Rare gold and silver coins from the Napoleonic era disappeared along with it. 
According to Walloon Brabant, the historical value of the stolen items significantly exceeds their market value. Therefore, authorities are warning collectors against reselling these relics. (Don't throw slippers at me, that's a direct quote) 
The museum was closed for two days for renovations and increased security, but reopened on December 20th. The Walloon Brabant prosecutor's office is investigating, but the thieves remain elusive. Thus Napoleon, who lost Waterloo and his empire, continues to lose his property even two centuries later. Apparently, the karma of the great conqueror works, belatedly but inexorably.
