The Big Business Of Looted Antiquities (Audio)
(General)Tom Gjelten (2016). The Big Business Of Looted Antiquities (Audio). The Diane Rehm Show. 24 August.
Qatar's oil boom created the world's most extravagant art scene—and also led to its demise
(United Arab Emirates)Mikolai Napieralski (2016). Qatar's oil boom created the world's most extravagant art scene—and also led to its demise. Quartz. 24 August.
Myanmar earthquake kills three, damages scores of ancient temples
(Myanmar)Shwe Yee Saw Myint (2016). Myanmar earthquake kills three, damages scores of ancient temples. Reuters. 24 August.
Assisi basilica declared safe after fatal earthquake strikes central Italy
(Italy)Hannah McGivern (2016). Assisi basilica declared safe after fatal earthquake strikes central Italy. The Art Newspaper. 24 August.
Missing Torahs at Jersey City synagogue after back-to-back burglaries
(United States of America)Terrence T. McDonald (2016). Missing Torahs at Jersey City synagogue after back-to-back burglaries. NJ.com. 24 August.
Do Ancient Shipwrecks Stand a Chance?
(General)Evan Lubodsky (2016). Do Ancient Shipwrecks Stand a Chance?. Hakai. 24 August.
Israeli museum transfer sets 'dangerous precedent'
(Palestine; Israel)Ylenia Gostoli (2016). Israeli museum transfer sets 'dangerous precedent'. Al Jazeera. 24 August.
Almost 70%of smuggled objects seized in Syria and Lebanon are fakes, antiquities chief says
(Syria)Tim Cornwell (2016). Almost 70%of smuggled objects seized in Syria and Lebanon are fakes, antiquities chief says. The Art Newspaper. 24 August.
Artist Peter Doig wins case over painting he said was not his work
(United States of America; Canada)BBC News (2016). Artist Peter Doig wins case over painting he said was not his work. BBC News. 24 August.
Another artifact at US museum 'may have been stolen'
(Thailand; United States of America)Ploenpote Atthakor (2016). Another artifact at US museum 'may have been stolen'. Bangkok Post. 24 August.