London's Horniman Museum to consider returning Benin Bronzes and other artefacts to countries of origin
(Nigeria; United Kingdom)The National (2021). London's Horniman Museum to consider returning Benin Bronzes and other artefacts to countries of origin. The National. 8 April.
How returning the Stone of Destiny led to decades of repercussions
(United Kingdom)Gerry Hassan (2020). How returning the Stone of Destiny led to decades of repercussions. The National. 20 December.
Wildlife crime in Scotland almost doubled in the last year
(United Kingdom)Richard Mason (2020). Wildlife crime in Scotland almost doubled in the last year. The National. 14 November.
As looting slows, counterfeit antiquities are on the rise
(United Kingdom; Bahrain)Melissa Gronlund (2020). As looting slows, counterfeit antiquities are on the rise. The National. 6 May.
Parthenon marbles `not up for discussion' during EU trade talks – Government
(United Kingdom; Greece)Press Association (2020). Parthenon marbles `not up for discussion' during EU trade talks – Government. The National. 18 February.
Boer War Highland solider found vandalised in Kelvingrove Park
(United Kingdom)The National (2019). Boer War Highland solider found vandalised in Kelvingrove Park. The National. 15 February.
Iraqi `treasure' Lamia Al Gailani Werr dies in Amman
(Iraq)The National (2019). Iraqi `treasure' Lamia Al Gailani Werr dies in Amman. The National. 19 January.
The arts crimes expert who is making Scotland her home
(United Kingdom)Jamie Brotherson (2018). The arts crimes expert who is making Scotland her home. The National. 18 December.
The Arc/k Project: Building a virtual archive to keep the Palmyras of this world alive
(Syria)Alasdair Soussi (2018). The Arc/k Project: Building a virtual archive to keep the Palmyras of this world alive. The National. 14 April.
Looted is a loaded word – but shouldn't the cultural wonders of the ancient world be admired in their country of origin?
(Ethiopia; United Kingdom)Jonathan Gornall (2018). Looted is a loaded word – but shouldn't the cultural wonders of the ancient world be admired in their country of origin?. The National. 5 April.
Air India's massive art collection comes under scrutiny
(India)Samanth Subramanian (2017). Air India's massive art collection comes under scrutiny. The National. 20 November.
Perth bids to 'bring home' the Stone of Destiny from Edinburgh as part of heritage plans
(United Kingdom)Kirsteen Paterson (2017). Perth bids to 'bring home' the Stone of Destiny from Edinburgh as part of heritage plans. The National. 23 May.
Selling precious artefacts could top up Egypt's coffers
(Egypt)Patrick Werr (2017). Selling precious artefacts could top up Egypt's coffers. The National. 29 March.
Photos reveal ISIL's destruction to antiquities museum in Mosul
(Iraq)Associated Press (2017). Photos reveal ISIL's destruction to antiquities museum in Mosul. The National. 8 March.
Ancient artefacts leave Iraq for the 57th Venice Biennale
(Iraq; Italy)Colin Randall (2017). Ancient artefacts leave Iraq for the 57th Venice Biennale. The National. 20 February.
Profile: Art no-one can see - the story of the Geneva free port
(Switzerland)Nan Spowart (2016). Profile: Art no-one can see - the story of the Geneva free port. The National. 5 December.
The UAE can become a safe haven for antiquities
(United Arab Emirates)Peter Hellyer (2016). The UAE can become a safe haven for antiquities. The National. 5 December.
Protecting culture vital for identity and peace,' says head of Unesco
(United Arab Emirates)Naser Al Wasmi (2016). Protecting culture vital for identity and peace,' says head of Unesco. The National. 1 December.
Scotland back in the day: The complex tale behind how Elgin lost his Marbles
(Greece; United Kingdom)The National (2016). Scotland back in the day: The complex tale behind how Elgin lost his Marbles. The National. 15 November.
Plea for holiday photos to help preserve world heritage
(Syria; Libya; Afghanistan)Kirsteen Paterson (2016). Plea for holiday photos to help preserve world heritage. The National. 9 September.
Letters I: Elgin Marbles dispute can be resolved by making 3D marbles of artifacts then returning them to Greece
(Greece; United Kingdom)The National (2016). Letters I: Elgin Marbles dispute can be resolved by making 3D marbles of artifacts then returning them to Greece. The National. 8 September.
Art crime expert Dr Donna Yates makes her research available free online in bid to help beat the thieves
(United Kingdom)Martin Hannan (2016). Art crime expert Dr Donna Yates makes her research available free online in bid to help beat the thieves. The National. 2 June.
Maori skull on its way back home after 130 years
(New Zealand; United Kingdom)Martin Hannan (2016). Maori skull on its way back home after 130 years. The National. 18 May.
New 'paper trail' rules to help crack down on metal thieves
(United Kingdom)Greg Russell (2016). New 'paper trail' rules to help crack down on metal thieves. The National. 16 February.
'Holy grail of shipwrecks' discovery sparks courtroom battle for treasure worth £11 billion
(Colombia)Nan Spowart (2015). 'Holy grail of shipwrecks' discovery sparks courtroom battle for treasure worth £11 billion. The National. 8 December.
Mystery men hunt cultural past stolen by ISIL
(Iraq; Syria)Jonathan Gornall (2015). Mystery men hunt cultural past stolen by ISIL. The National. 28 May.
Institutions should moderate their rule on looted objects
(Syria; Iraq)Stephanie Dalley (2014). Institutions should moderate their rule on looted objects. The National. 25 March.
Filling the colonial mind: Napoleon and the looting of the Orient
(France; Egypt)Jonathan Gornall (2014). Filling the colonial mind: Napoleon and the looting of the Orient. The National. 20 March.