Art type: Fossils & Rocks

The palace is dripping in diamonds, so why bring out the disputed Koh-i-noor?

(United Kingdom; India)

Catherine Bennett (2022). The palace is dripping in diamonds, so why bring out the disputed Koh-i-noor?. The Observer. 15 October.

Creator's Stone meteorite to be returned to original site in Alberta

(Canada)

Sarah Chew, Cole Fortner, Alejandro Melgar (2022). Creator's Stone meteorite to be returned to original site in Alberta. City News. 30 September.

Premier Kenney commits to returning Manitou Stone to Indigenous peoples

(Canada)

Anna Junker (2022). Premier Kenney commits to returning Manitou Stone to Indigenous peoples. Edmonton Journal. 30 September.

South African activists call for Britain to return huge diamond set in Queen's sceptre

(South Africa; United Kingdom)

Stuti Mishra (2022). South African activists call for Britain to return huge diamond set in Queen's sceptre. Independent. 20 September.

Pterosaur Skeleton Snatched From The Black Market By Police Shows Danger Of Illicit Fossil Trade

(Brazil)

Jonathan Wolf (2021). Pterosaur Skeleton Snatched From The Black Market By Police Shows Danger Of Illicit Fossil Trade. Above the Law. 1 September.

Dinosaur Tracks Vandalized In Holyoke; 2 Men Charged With Archaeological Violations

(United States of America)

CBS (2021). Dinosaur Tracks Vandalized In Holyoke; 2 Men Charged With Archaeological Violations. CBS. 1 September.

Fossils Seized in Police Raid Demystify a Prehistoric Flying Reptile

(Brazil)

Vimal Patel (2021). Fossils Seized in Police Raid Demystify a Prehistoric Flying Reptile. New York Times. 27 August.

Sardinia's seasonal crimewave of sand thieves

(Italy)

Angela Giuffrida (2021). Sardinia's seasonal crimewave of sand thieves. The Guardian. 13 August.

Environmental Group Challenges Feds on Oil and Gas Leasing in Utah

(United States of America)

Samantha Hawkins (2021). Environmental Group Challenges Feds on Oil and Gas Leasing in Utah. Courthouse News Service. 8 April.

In New Zealand, Locals Rally to Save Fossils from Destruction

(New Zealand)

Kate Evans (2021). In New Zealand, Locals Rally to Save Fossils from Destruction. Undark. 29 March.

The Oldest Evidence of Life on Earth is Being Stolen

(Australia)

Nala Rogers (2021). The Oldest Evidence of Life on Earth is Being Stolen. Inside Science. 26 March.

How to hunt fossils responsibly: 5 tips from a professional palaeontologist

(General)

Kailah Thorn (2021). How to hunt fossils responsibly: 5 tips from a professional palaeontologist. The Conversation. 25 March.

Uprooting Colonialism From the Fossil Finding Field

(General)

Asher Elbein (2021). Uprooting Colonialism From the Fossil Finding Field. The New York Times. 22 March.

Superstitious tourist afraid of curse mails stolen rocks back to Utah national park

(United States of America)

Maddie Capron (2020). Superstitious tourist afraid of curse mails stolen rocks back to Utah national park. The Charlotte Observer. 21 December.

How This Dusty Southwestern City Became the Center of the Gem World

(United States of America)

Jamie Killin (2020). How This Dusty Southwestern City Became the Center of the Gem World. Thrillist. 14 December.

Man Suspected Of Burglarizing Gold Rush-Era Mine Museum In Amador County

(United States of America)

Cecilio Padilla (2020). Man Suspected Of Burglarizing Gold Rush-Era Mine Museum In Amador County. CBS. 10 December.

The World's Most Glamorous Quarantine Project

(United States of America)

Geraldine Fabrikant (2020). The World's Most Glamorous Quarantine Project. The New York Times. 28 November.

Trial date set for man charged with ammonite theft

(United Kingdom)

Delon Shurtz (2020). Trial date set for man charged with ammonite theft. Lethbridge Herald. 16 November.

The Fossils That Get Away (From Scientists)

(United States of America)

Jessica Leigh Hester (2020). The Fossils That Get Away (From Scientists). Atlas Obscura. 13 November.

Stealing an Entire Dinosaur – Thieves Loot Brazil's Precious Fossils

(Brazil)

Isaac Norris (2020). Stealing an Entire Dinosaur – Thieves Loot Brazil's Precious Fossils. Insight Crime. 10 November.

Four-billion-year-old Wolfe Creek meteorite stolen from Queensland museum recovered

(Australia)

Jemima Burt (2020). Four-billion-year-old Wolfe Creek meteorite stolen from Queensland museum recovered. ABC Australia. 9 November.

Soccer-ball sized meteorite thought to be more than four BILLION years old is returned to its rightful owners five years after being snatched from a 'crystal cave'

(Australia)

Alison Bevege (2020). Soccer-ball sized meteorite thought to be more than four BILLION years old is returned to its rightful owners five years after being snatched from a 'crystal cave'. The Daily Mail. 9 November.

Ammonite theft suspect sentenced on other charges

(United Kingdom)

Delon Shurtz (2020). Ammonite theft suspect sentenced on other charges. Lethbridge Herald. 7 November.

Tusk, tusk: First Nation concerned Yukon placer miners digging up more than gold

(Canada)

Julien Gignac (2020). Tusk, tusk: First Nation concerned Yukon placer miners digging up more than gold. The Narwal. 4 September.

Germany's colonial past catches up with it

(Germany; Namibia; Tanzania; Burundi)

Antonio Cascais (2020). Germany's colonial past catches up with it. DW. 30 August.

Ammonite theft case may be headed to trial

(Canada)

Delon Shurtz (2020). Ammonite theft case may be headed to trial. Lethbridge Herald. 22 August.

Australia: German student breaks into museum to take selfies with dinosaurs

(Australia)

Sky News (2020). Australia: German student breaks into museum to take selfies with dinosaurs. Sky News. 18 May.

New rules for Devon dino hunters

(United Kingdom)

Daniel Clark (2020). New rules for Devon dino hunters. Radio EXE. 17 May.

'Night At The Museum': Police Looking For Man Who Took Selfies With Dinosaur After Alleged Break-In

(Australia)

Viki Gerova (2020). 'Night At The Museum': Police Looking For Man Who Took Selfies With Dinosaur After Alleged Break-In. 10 Daily. 15 May.

The curious case of Mongolia's missing dinosaur fossil and how it made its way home

(Mongolia)

John Pickrell (2020). The curious case of Mongolia's missing dinosaur fossil and how it made its way home. The South China Morning Post. 15 March.

Security Guards Are Under Investigation as the $1 Billion Green Vault Heist in Dresden Increasingly Looks Like an Inside Job

(Germany)

Kate Brown (2020). Security Guards Are Under Investigation as the $1 Billion Green Vault Heist in Dresden Increasingly Looks Like an Inside Job. ArtNet News. 9 March.

Utah is one step closer to designating Utahraptor State Park

(United States of America)

Katie McKellar (2020). Utah is one step closer to designating Utahraptor State Park. Deseret News. 21 February.

Nicolas Cage Once Out Bid Leo DiCaprio On A Stolen Dinosaur Skull... Here's Where It Is Now

(Mongolia; United States of America)

Ali Alameh (2020). Nicolas Cage Once Out Bid Leo DiCaprio On A Stolen Dinosaur Skull... Here's Where It Is Now. The Things. 21 February.

Fossil theft suspect may seek new lawyer

(Canada)

Delon Shurtz (2020). Fossil theft suspect may seek new lawyer. Lethbridge Herald. 6 February.

These southern Utah sites were once off-limits to development. Now, Trump will auction the right to drill and graze there.

(United States of America)

Sarah Kaplan, Juliet Eilperin (2020). These southern Utah sites were once off-limits to development. Now, Trump will auction the right to drill and graze there.. The Washington Post. 6 February.

Desired, stolen, cursed: the history of the Koh-i-Noor diamond

(India; United Kingdom)

William Dalrymple (2020). Desired, stolen, cursed: the history of the Koh-i-Noor diamond. History Extra. 4 February.

National park rethinks its message about theft

(United States of America)

Jonathan Romero (2020). National park rethinks its message about theft. The Durango Herald. 16 January.

Jurassic Coast fossil hunters warned of rock fall risk

(United Kingdom)

BBC News (2020). Jurassic Coast fossil hunters warned of rock fall risk. BBC News. 16 January.

India's geologists champion law to protect fossil treasures

(India)

Priyanka Pulla (2019). India's geologists champion law to protect fossil treasures. Nature. 5 August.

Cops probe three thefts of historic artefacts from Perthshire

(United Kingdom)

Rachel Clark (2019). Cops probe three thefts of historic artefacts from Perthshire. Daily Record. 4 August.

Sweden charges man in royal jewels heist

(Sweden)

Associated Press (2019). Sweden charges man in royal jewels heist. TribLive. 17 January.

Valorar el patrimonio arqueológico

(Argentina)

Valuing archaeological heritage

Los Andes (2018). Valorar el patrimonio arqueológico. Los Andes. 28 December.

What's behind the Roaring Market for Dinosaur Fossils

(General)

Benjamin Sutton (2018). What's behind the Roaring Market for Dinosaur Fossils. Artsy. 20 December.

When Priceless Art and Antiquities Get Destroyed, Who Should Pay?

(United States of America)

Daniel Grant (2018). When Priceless Art and Antiquities Get Destroyed, Who Should Pay?. Observer. 19 December.

Give us our prehistoric bones back! Chile demands return of giant sloth fossils from UK

(Chile; United Kingdom)

Stuart Winter (2018). Give us our prehistoric bones back! Chile demands return of giant sloth fossils from UK. Express. 6 November.

Tucson police find stolen art pieces from 2013 gem show

(United States of America)

Gloria Knott (2018). Tucson police find stolen art pieces from 2013 gem show. Tucson.com. 2 October.

The Bizarre Tale of the `Dinosaur Artist' Who Trafficked in Stolen Fossils

(United States of America; Mongolia)

Peter Brannen (2018). The Bizarre Tale of the `Dinosaur Artist' Who Trafficked in Stolen Fossils. The New York Times. 1 October.

Govt Hands Over Custody Of Stolen Treasure 'Back To Thief': Scholar

(India)

Kashmir Observer (2018). Govt Hands Over Custody Of Stolen Treasure 'Back To Thief': Scholar. Kashmir Observer. 19 September.

Scientists' dismay as space rock from Skye sold on eBay

(United Kingdom)

Press Association (2018). Scientists' dismay as space rock from Skye sold on eBay. Dumbarton and Vale of Leven Reporter. 17 September.

Delaware's stolen moon dust and the man trying to track it down

(United States of America)

Jessica Bies (2018). Delaware's stolen moon dust and the man trying to track it down. Delaware Online. 14 September.

Recent Finds Spur Interest in Missing Delaware Moon Dust

(United States of America)

Tom Lehman (2018). Recent Finds Spur Interest in Missing Delaware Moon Dust. WBOC. 12 September.

'The Dinosaur Artist' Review: Old Bones Are Big Business

(United States of America; Mongolia)

Richard Conniff (2018). 'The Dinosaur Artist' Review: Old Bones Are Big Business. The Wall Street Journal. 6 September.

Brazil museum fire: 'incalculable' loss as 200-year-old Rio institution gutted

(Brazil)

Dom Phillips (2018). Brazil museum fire: 'incalculable' loss as 200-year-old Rio institution gutted. The Guardian. 3 September.

National Monument Law Gets Attention From Both Sides Of The Aisle In Washington

(United States of America)

Erik Neumann (2018). National Monument Law Gets Attention From Both Sides Of The Aisle In Washington. KUER. 18 July.

Exploring ways to bring back Kohinoor diamond, other antiquities: VK Singh

(India; United Kingdom)

Press Trust of India (2018). Exploring ways to bring back Kohinoor diamond, other antiquities: VK Singh. India Today. 18 July.

Germany moves slowly on returning museum exhibits to ex-colonies

(Germany; Tanzania)

Philip Oltermann (2018). Germany moves slowly on returning museum exhibits to ex-colonies. The Guardian. 17 May.

Megalodon's tooth stolen from the Bournemouth Natural Science Society

(United Kingdom)

Sarah Cartlidge (2018). Megalodon's tooth stolen from the Bournemouth Natural Science Society. Daily Echo. 2 May.

Federal law enforcement investigating potential theft of mammoth bones in Wyoming

(United States of America)

Billings Gazette (2018). Federal law enforcement investigating potential theft of mammoth bones in Wyoming. Billings Gazette. 19 April.

70 million-year-old dinosaur skull gets caught in an international custody battle

(Mongolia; United States of America)

Kevin Krause (2018). 70 million-year-old dinosaur skull gets caught in an international custody battle. The Dallas Morning News. 12 April.

Science Museum of Virginia installs new meteorite after previous one stolen

(United States of America)

Danielle Guichard (2018). Science Museum of Virginia installs new meteorite after previous one stolen. ABC United States. 10 April.

Mongolia to recover dinosaur fossils from South Korea, France

(Mongolia; South Korea; France)

AKI Press (2018). Mongolia to recover dinosaur fossils from South Korea, France. AKI Press. 24 March.

Mammoth tusks, illegally taken, return to Canada, 60 years later

(Canada; United States of America)

Megan Gillis (2018). Mammoth tusks, illegally taken, return to Canada, 60 years later. Ottawa Citizen. 22 March.

Internet rallies to support teen whose rock museum was burglarized

(Canada)

Jenn Savedge (2018). Internet rallies to support teen whose rock museum was burglarized. Mother Nature Network. 22 March.

Science Museum of Virginia shares info about meteorites following last week's theft

(United States of America)

Amy Lacey (2018). Science Museum of Virginia shares info about meteorites following last week's theft. ABC United States. 22 March.

Tooth of ancient megashark stolen in Australia

(Australia)

BBC News (2018). Tooth of ancient megashark stolen in Australia. BBC News. 13 March.

Judge consolidates lawsuits over Bears Ears, Grand Staircase monument changes

(United States of America)

Thomas Burr (2018). Judge consolidates lawsuits over Bears Ears, Grand Staircase monument changes. The Salt Lake Tribune. 31 January.

Where is Kashmir's 50,000 year old mammoth?

(India)

Arif Shafi Wani (2018). Where is Kashmir's 50,000 year old mammoth?. Greater Kashmir. 30 January.

Morocco Opens Investigation into Auction of Dinosaur Tail Fossils in Mexico

(Morocco; Mexico)

Sana Elouazi (2018). Morocco Opens Investigation into Auction of Dinosaur Tail Fossils in Mexico. Morocco World News. 19 January.

Kashmir heritage: Tale of a mammoth loss

(India)

Khalid Bashir Ajmad (2018). Kashmir heritage: Tale of a mammoth loss. Greater Kashmir. 5 January.

Thieves Steal Qatari Jewels in Brazen Theft at Ducal Palace in Venice

(Italy; United Arab Emirates; India)

Elisabetta Povoledo (2018). Thieves Steal Qatari Jewels in Brazen Theft at Ducal Palace in Venice. The New York Times. 3 January.

Mind your pickaxe: What to do when you encounter fossils and artifacts in the wild

(General)

Mary Beth Griggs (2017). Mind your pickaxe: What to do when you encounter fossils and artifacts in the wild. Popular Science. 23 December.

Dinosaur footprint damaged, fossils from Jurassic era lying scattered

(India)

TNN (2017). Dinosaur footprint damaged, fossils from Jurassic era lying scattered. The Times of India. 22 December.

How to Tell If a Dinosaur Is Fake

(Mongolia)

Ed Yong (2017). How to Tell If a Dinosaur Is Fake. The Atlantic. 8 December.

Smuggled fossil 'very weird' new species of amphibious dinosaur, say experts

(Mongolia)

Nicola Davis (2017). Smuggled fossil 'very weird' new species of amphibious dinosaur, say experts. The Guardian. 6 December.

The meteorite hunters

(Morocco)

Kenneth R. Rosen (2017). The meteorite hunters. Financial Times. 16 November.

Arrest made in connection to N Idaho family's stolen crystals

(United States of America)

Danamarie McNicholl-Carter (2017). Arrest made in connection to N Idaho family's stolen crystals. KREM. 14 November.

Gem society 'heartbroken' over destruction of stolen piece

(United States of America)

Teri Figueroa (2017). Gem society 'heartbroken' over destruction of stolen piece. The San Diego Union-Tribune. 2 November.

Remarkable Dinosaur Finds Threatened By Trump Plan To Shrink Utah Monument

(United States of America)

Mary Papenfuss (2017). Remarkable Dinosaur Finds Threatened By Trump Plan To Shrink Utah Monument. Huffington Post. 29 October.

Two stolen tourmaline pieces recovered intact

(United States of America)

Tom Ferrall (2017). Two stolen tourmaline pieces recovered intact. Fallbrook & Bonsall Village News. 28 October.

Drilling Near Dinosaur National Monument Draws Criticism

(United States of America)

Stephen Nash (2017). Drilling Near Dinosaur National Monument Draws Criticism. The New York Times. 18 October.

Reward offered for recovery of stolen Tourmaline pieces

(United States of America)

Tom Ferrall (2017). Reward offered for recovery of stolen Tourmaline pieces. Fallbrook & Bonsall Village News. 11 October.

Thieves in smash-and-grab heist take 'iconic' museum gems

(United States of America)

Teri Figueroa (2017). Thieves in smash-and-grab heist take 'iconic' museum gems. The San Diego Union-Tribune. 29 September.

Smugglers preying on fossils in Narmada valley, officials

(India)

Outlook (2017). Smugglers preying on fossils in Narmada valley, officials. Outlook. 26 September.

Man charged with antiquities theft over fossils

(Greece)

eKathimerini (2017). Man charged with antiquities theft over fossils. eKathimerini. 15 September.

Fossil footprints of early human ancestor stolen from archaeological site in Kasteli, Crete

(Greece)

Tornos News (2017). Fossil footprints of early human ancestor stolen from archaeological site in Kasteli, Crete. Tornos News. 14 September.

Morocco opens an investigation into the selling of dinosaur fossils on the Internet

(Morocco; Ireland)

Al Arabiya (2017). Morocco opens an investigation into the selling of dinosaur fossils on the Internet. Al Arabiya. 6 September.

Mustang ruby mine raided, guard killed

(Mozambique)

Paul Garvey (2017). Mustang ruby mine raided, guard killed. The Australian. 27 August.

New report faults controversial BLM agent for mishandling evidence

(United States of America)

Brian Maffly (2017). New report faults controversial BLM agent for mishandling evidence. The Salt Lake Tribune. 25 August.

FSB opens probe into theft of Chelyabinsk meteorite's fragment

(Russia)

RAPSI (2017). FSB opens probe into theft of Chelyabinsk meteorite's fragment. RAPSI. 11 August.

Feds try to seize dinosaur skull, but doctor says he bought his fair and square

(United States of America)

Kevin Krause (2017). Feds try to seize dinosaur skull, but doctor says he bought his fair and square. Dallas News. 10 August.

It belongs in a museum: Bones stolen from Edmonton archaeological site

(Canada)

Zoe Todd (2017). It belongs in a museum: Bones stolen from Edmonton archaeological site. CBC. 9 August.

Dinonappers: thieves steal raptor heads from National Dinosaur Museum

(Australia)

The Canberra Times (2017). Dinonappers: thieves steal raptor heads from National Dinosaur Museum. The Canberra Times. 8 August.

Making old bones: Joint Mitnor cave reopens with replica fossils

(United Kingdom)

Maev Kennedy (2017). Making old bones: Joint Mitnor cave reopens with replica fossils. The Guardian. 7 August.

Weaning Itself From Elephant Ivory, China Turns to Mammoths

(China; Russia)

Steven Lee Myers (2017). Weaning Itself From Elephant Ivory, China Turns to Mammoths. The New York Times. 6 August.

Prehistoric skull leads to federal law suit in Wichita Falls

(United States of America; Mongolia)

Times Record News (2017). Prehistoric skull leads to federal law suit in Wichita Falls. Times Record News. 5 August.

Historic cave is set to reopen after break-in

(United Kingdom)

Steve Peacock (2017). Historic cave is set to reopen after break-in. Totnes Times. 4 August.

2.6-million-year-old 'priceless' fossil on sale for just Rs 4500

(India)

Sidhrth Banerjee (2017). 2.6-million-year-old 'priceless' fossil on sale for just Rs 4500. The Times of India. 24 July.

Thieves Abscond With $3.9 Million in Jewelry From London's Masterpiece Art Fair

(United Kingdom)

Henri Neuendorf (2017). Thieves Abscond With $3.9 Million in Jewelry From London's Masterpiece Art Fair. ArtNet News. 7 July.

Whale graffiti artist also stole coccyx from Natural History Museum

(United Kingdom)

David Sanderson (2017). Whale graffiti artist also stole coccyx from Natural History Museum. The Times. 4 July.

Museum theft reward doubled

(United States of America)

Bruce A. Scruton (2017). Museum theft reward doubled. New Jersey Herald. 22 June.

Gems, minerals valued at $30,000 stolen from Franklin Mineral Museum

(United States of America)

Kathy Stevens (2017). Gems, minerals valued at $30,000 stolen from Franklin Mineral Museum. New Jersey Herald. 20 June.

Koh-i-Noor: The History of the World's Most Infamous Diamond – review

(India; United Kingdom)

Anthony Sattin (2017). Koh-i-Noor: The History of the World's Most Infamous Diamond – review. The Guardian. 18 June.

Diamond in the bluff: Koh-i-noor stories lose their shine

(India; United Kingdom)

Michael Safi (2017). Diamond in the bluff: Koh-i-noor stories lose their shine. The Guardian. 14 June.

Speaking of Science Baby Louie, an infant dinosaur with a checkered past, finally gets a proper name

(China; United States of America)

Ben Guarino (2017). Speaking of Science Baby Louie, an infant dinosaur with a checkered past, finally gets a proper name. The Washington Post. 9 May.

Ancient fossil chipped out of rock with heavy-duty tools at Hallett Cove Conservation Park

(Australia)

Sowaibah Hanifie (2017). Ancient fossil chipped out of rock with heavy-duty tools at Hallett Cove Conservation Park. ABC Australia. 9 May.

'Mammoth Man' detained as he smuggled tusk pieces under his clothes

(Russia; China)

The Siberian Times (2017). 'Mammoth Man' detained as he smuggled tusk pieces under his clothes. The Siberian Times. 8 May.

Booming trade in mammoth ivory fuels fears over elephants

(China; Russia)

Neil Connor (2017). Booming trade in mammoth ivory fuels fears over elephants. The Telegraph. 2 May.

SC dismisses plea seeking repatriation of Kohinoor

(India; United Kingdom)

Dhananjay Mahapatra (2017). SC dismisses plea seeking repatriation of Kohinoor. The Times of India. 22 April.

Mammoth tusk haul seized by Chinese customs

(China; Russia)

BBC News (2017). Mammoth tusk haul seized by Chinese customs. BBC News. 13 April.

The dinosaur track theft that never was

(Australia)

Jamie Seidel (2017). The dinosaur track theft that never was. Adelaide Now. 31 March.

Dinosaur Egg-Stealing Spree Leads to Arrests in China

(China)

Sarah Cascone (2017). Dinosaur Egg-Stealing Spree Leads to Arrests in China. ArtNet News. 21 March.

Chinese police arrest dinosaur-egg bandit

(China)

AFP (2017). Chinese police arrest dinosaur-egg bandit. The Straits Times. 20 March.

Tráfico de bienes culturales: las claves del cuarto comercio ilegal del mundo

(Argentina)

Trafficking in cultural goods: the keys to the fourth largest illegal market in the world

Irene Hartmann (2017). Tráfico de bienes culturales: las claves del cuarto comercio ilegal del mundo. Clarín. 19 March.

Collector Shelley Rubin Says She Was Duped Into Buying $18 Million Worth of Fake Jewels

(United States of America)

Eileen Kinsella (2017). Collector Shelley Rubin Says She Was Duped Into Buying $18 Million Worth of Fake Jewels. ArtNet News. 22 February.

Warning of vandalism to mammoth graveyards in Arctic from unscrupulous bone hunters

(Russia)

Olga Gertcyk (2017). Warning of vandalism to mammoth graveyards in Arctic from unscrupulous bone hunters. The Siberian Times. 25 January.

#ProjectDiamond begins where #PinkPanther left off

(General)

EU Reporter (2017). #ProjectDiamond begins where #PinkPanther left off. EU Reporter. 19 January.

Tourist Returns Stolen Cobblestone to Rome With Apology Note

(Italy)

Lilit Marcus (2017). Tourist Returns Stolen Cobblestone to Rome With Apology Note. Condé Nast Traveler. 19 January.

'Nothing fishy': Canadian owners of ancient fossils repatriated to China deny any wrongdoing

(Canada; China)

Douglas Quan (2017). 'Nothing fishy': Canadian owners of ancient fossils repatriated to China deny any wrongdoing. National Post. 17 January.

Canada returns two 200 million-year-old marine fossils smuggled from China

(Canada; China)

Douglas Quan (2017). Canada returns two 200 million-year-old marine fossils smuggled from China. National Post. 12 January.

Mongolia seeks to crush fossil black market

(Mongolia)

Ben Dooley (2017). Mongolia seeks to crush fossil black market. Phys.org. 10 January.

Un saqueo y negocio sin medidas: paleontología

(Mexico)

Looting and business without moderation: palaeontology

Guillermo Robles Ramírez (2017). Un saqueo y negocio sin medidas: paleontología. Zocalo. 10 January.

Have You Seen These Stolen Hearst Family Heirlooms?

(United States of America)

Rob Bates (2016). Have You Seen These Stolen Hearst Family Heirlooms?. JCK. 16 December.

Employé du muséum d'histoire naturelle d'Orléans, il revendait des pierres et fossiles sur eBay

(France)

Employee of the natural history museum of Orléans, he resold stones and fossils on eBay

Philippe Renaud (2016). Employé du muséum d'histoire naturelle d'Orléans, il revendait des pierres et fossiles sur eBay. La République. 16 December.

Hawaii's 'Cursed' Lava Rocks Are Driving National Park Staff Insane

(United States of America)

Sarah Emerson (2016). Hawaii's 'Cursed' Lava Rocks Are Driving National Park Staff Insane. Motherboard. 16 December.

Kohinoor wasn't gifted but looted by British, say authors

(India; United Kingdom)

IANS (2016). Kohinoor wasn't gifted but looted by British, say authors. The Economic Times. 11 December.

The Stone still waiting for its final destiny

(United Kingdom)

BBC News (2016). The Stone still waiting for its final destiny. BBC News. 28 November.

DNR cracks down on fossil hunters

(United States of America)

Bo Petersen (2016). DNR cracks down on fossil hunters. The Charlotte Observer. 12 November.

Kohinoor issue: It is war crime not to return stolen items, says advocate Siddiqui

(India; United Kingdom)

Biharprabha (2016). Kohinoor issue: It is war crime not to return stolen items, says advocate Siddiqui. Biharprabha. 11 November.

Fossil poaching threatens scientific study, says University of Alberta researcher

(Mongolia)

Clare Clancy (2016). Fossil poaching threatens scientific study, says University of Alberta researcher. Edmonton Journal. 24 October.

The Mysterious Reason Tourists Keep Mailing Rocks Back To Hawaii

(United States of America)

Carla Herreria (2016). The Mysterious Reason Tourists Keep Mailing Rocks Back To Hawaii. Huffington Post. 19 October.

Kohinoor our property, govt tells Supreme Court

(India)

Bhadra Sinha (2016). Kohinoor our property, govt tells Supreme Court. Hindustan Times. 20 September.

Ancient artifact hidden in sock by Belgium tourist proves very costly

(Canada)

David Strege (2016). Ancient artifact hidden in sock by Belgium tourist proves very costly. GrindTV. 19 September.

ICE-rescued ancient fossil on display at Carnegie Museum of Natural History

(United States of America; China)

ICE (2016). ICE-rescued ancient fossil on display at Carnegie Museum of Natural History. ICE. 6 September.

VIDEO: Vandals destroy ancient Oregon's landmark

(United States of America)

United Press International (2016). VIDEO: Vandals destroy ancient Oregon's landmark. Gephardt Daily. 5 September.

The Mammoth Pirates

(Russia)

Amos Chapple (2016). The Mammoth Pirates. Radio Free Europe. 25 August.

It takes a hoaxer and a negligent hoaxed for a Piltdown Man

(United Kingdom)

David Aaronovitch (2016). It takes a hoaxer and a negligent hoaxed for a Piltdown Man. The Australian. 15 August.

Forensic examination reveals identity of Piltdown hoax prime suspect

(United Kingdom)

Tim Radford (2016). Forensic examination reveals identity of Piltdown hoax prime suspect. The Guardian. 10 August.

Falta mayor consciencia para reportar fósiles

(Mexico)

Greater awareness about reporting fossils is lacking

Gustavo Mendoza Lemus (2016). Falta mayor consciencia para reportar fósiles. Milenio. 7 August.

'Pink Panther' jewel thief gang arrested after stealing £280MILLION in 380 armed robberies as they tried to escape wearing joke-shop wig and fake glasses

(Spain)

Harvey Day (2016). 'Pink Panther' jewel thief gang arrested after stealing £280MILLION in 380 armed robberies as they tried to escape wearing joke-shop wig and fake glasses. The Daily Mail. 6 August.

To collect or not to collect: are fossil-hunting laws hurting science?

(General)

Hanneke Meijer (2016). To collect or not to collect: are fossil-hunting laws hurting science?. The Guardian. 27 July.

India may approach Britain on bringing back Kohinoor

(India; United Kingdom)

Press Trust of India (2016). India may approach Britain on bringing back Kohinoor. The Tribune. 22 July.

Kohinoor, the mountain of light

(India)

K.S.S. Seshan (2016). Kohinoor, the mountain of light. The Hindu. 7 July.

Is Nate Murphy Holding a Dinosaur for Ransom?

(United States of America)

Jacqueline Ronson (2016). Is Nate Murphy Holding a Dinosaur for Ransom?. Inverse. 5 July.

Motion filed to drop charges in museum gem theft

(United States of America)

News Net 5 (2016). Motion filed to drop charges in museum gem theft. News Net 5. 2 June.

Govt exploring ways to resolve Kohinoor issue with UK: Sharma

(India; United Kingdom)

Press Trust of India (2016). Govt exploring ways to resolve Kohinoor issue with UK: Sharma. Business Standard. 9 May.

Hertfordshire Puddingstone stolen from museum site

(United Kingdom)

BBC News (2016). Hertfordshire Puddingstone stolen from museum site. BBC News. 4 May.

Centre refuses to share information on bringing back Kohinoor

(India)

Press Trust of India (2016). Centre refuses to share information on bringing back Kohinoor. The Indian Express. 1 May.

Ruinous Graffiti Etched Into National Park's Ancient Rock Arches

(United States of America)

Peter Andrew Hart (2016). Ruinous Graffiti Etched Into National Park's Ancient Rock Arches. Huffington Post. 28 April.

Hatton Garden vault - from daring heist to 'fascinating museum piece'

(United Kingdom)

Patrick Sawer (2016). Hatton Garden vault - from daring heist to 'fascinating museum piece'. The Telegraph. 23 April.

'The Kohinoor is but one flashy stone'

(India; United Kingdom)

Radhika Santhanam (2016). 'The Kohinoor is but one flashy stone'. The Hindu. 22 April.

Texas students charged in Utah dinosaur fossil theft

(United States of America)

Brian Maffly (2016). Texas students charged in Utah dinosaur fossil theft. The Salt Lake Tribune. 21 April.

In a U-turn Narendra Modi government promises to take all steps to bring back Kohinoor

(India; United Kingdom)

Anubhuti Vishnoi (2016). In a U-turn Narendra Modi government promises to take all steps to bring back Kohinoor. The Economic Times. 20 April.

Kohinoor Diamond Belongs To Britain, Says Government In Supreme Court

(India; United Kingdom)

All India (2016). Kohinoor Diamond Belongs To Britain, Says Government In Supreme Court. NDTV. 18 April.

Museum Accuses Marin County Man of Stealing Missing Gold-Flecked Meteorite Over 'Seller's Remorse'

(United States of America)

Lisa Fernandez (2016). Museum Accuses Marin County Man of Stealing Missing Gold-Flecked Meteorite Over 'Seller's Remorse'. NBC. 6 April.

ICE returns dinosaur skeletons, eggs to Mongolia

(Mongolia; United States of America)

ICE (2016). ICE returns dinosaur skeletons, eggs to Mongolia. ICE. 5 April.

Thai gardener whose $20 mn heist caused Blue Diamond Affair becomes monk

(Thailand; Saudi Arabia)

AFP (2016). Thai gardener whose $20 mn heist caused Blue Diamond Affair becomes monk. Hindustan Times. 17 March.

Petrified Forest: Digging out of a rock and hard place

(United States of America)

Sara Cline (2016). Petrified Forest: Digging out of a rock and hard place. Arizona Sonora News. 3 March.

Tucson gem show dinosaur smuggler convicted

(United States of America)

Curt Prendergast (2016). Tucson gem show dinosaur smuggler convicted. Arizona Daily Star. 24 February.

Stonehenge tourist bosses demand visitors stop chipping stones and selling them on eBay

(United Kingdom)

The Telegraph (2016). Stonehenge tourist bosses demand visitors stop chipping stones and selling them on eBay. The Telegraph. 18 February.

Britain must free the blood-soaked queen of diamonds Koh-i-Noor

(United Kingdom; Pakistan; India)

Ben MacIntyre (2016). Britain must free the blood-soaked queen of diamonds Koh-i-Noor. The Australian. 13 February.

Spotting a fake fossil at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show

(United States of America)

Sonu Wasu (2016). Spotting a fake fossil at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show. Tucson News Now. 13 February.

John Carroll University employee indicted on grand theft charges in museum jewel heist

(United States of America)

Jane Morice (2016). John Carroll University employee indicted on grand theft charges in museum jewel heist. Cleveland.com. 9 February.

Pakistan lays claim to the Koh-i-Noor diamond centrepiece to the Crown Jewels, claiming the gem was 'forcibly' taken by Britain

(United Kingdom; Pakistan; India)

Gianluca Mezzofiore (2016). Pakistan lays claim to the Koh-i-Noor diamond centrepiece to the Crown Jewels, claiming the gem was 'forcibly' taken by Britain. The Daily Mail. 8 February.

Iran's Eight-Million-Year-Old Fossils Unveiled after Returning Home from US

(Iran)

Tasnim News Agency (2016). Iran's Eight-Million-Year-Old Fossils Unveiled after Returning Home from US. Tasnim News Agency. 6 February.

Saqueadores de sitios paleontológicos arriesgan multas de hasta $9 millones

(Chile)

Looters of palaeontological sites risk fines of up to $9,000,000

P. Sepúlveda (2016). Saqueadores de sitios paleontológicos arriesgan multas de hasta $9 millones. La Tercera. 5 February.

Top US prosecutor has art market in his sights

(United States of America)

Dan Duray (2016). Top US prosecutor has art market in his sights. The Art Newspaper. 1 February.

Family agrees to let MSU museum keep ancient elk

(United States of America)

Associated Press (2016). Family agrees to let MSU museum keep ancient elk. The Detroit News. 20 January.

Amateur Sleuths on the Dinosaur Trail

(United States of America)

David Mark Simpson (2016). Amateur Sleuths on the Dinosaur Trail. The New York Times. 4 January.

The Over-The-Hill-Mob: Inside England's Biggest Jewel Heist

(United Kingdom)

Nico Hines (2015). The Over-The-Hill-Mob: Inside England's Biggest Jewel Heist. The Daily Beast. 24 December.

Nicolas Cage Agrees to Return Stolen Dinosaur Skull to Mongolia

(United States of America; Mongolia)

Katie Rogers (2015). Nicolas Cage Agrees to Return Stolen Dinosaur Skull to Mongolia. The New York Times. 22 December.

'Stolen' sapphire pops up in Midtown pawn shop 19 years later

(United States of America; Italy)

Julia Marsh (2015). 'Stolen' sapphire pops up in Midtown pawn shop 19 years later. New York Post. 22 December.

Tyrannosaurus skull sold for $230,000 in New York must go back to Mongolia

(United States of America; Mongolia)

Ellen Brait (2015). Tyrannosaurus skull sold for $230,000 in New York must go back to Mongolia. The Guardian. 16 December.

Museum theft suspect arrested by John Carroll University police works at college

(United States of America)

Homa Bash (2015). Museum theft suspect arrested by John Carroll University police works at college. News Net 5. 11 December.

ICE returns ancient dinosaur fossil, ancient cultural artifacts to China

(United States of America; China)

ICE (2015). ICE returns ancient dinosaur fossil, ancient cultural artifacts to China. ICE. 10 December.

ICE agents to return 120-million-year-old micro-raptor to China

(China; United States of America)

Lomi Kriel (2015). ICE agents to return 120-million-year-old micro-raptor to China. Houston Chronicle. 9 December.

Police release photo of possible suspect in Cleveland Museum of Natural History theft

(United States of America)

Jessica Bates (2015). Police release photo of possible suspect in Cleveland Museum of Natural History theft. Fox. 8 December.

Police investigating major theft at Cleveland's Natural History Museum

(United States of America)

Homa Bash (2015). Police investigating major theft at Cleveland's Natural History Museum. News Net 5. 4 December.

Pakistani lawyer files petition for return of Koh-i-noor crown jewels diamond

(United Kingdom; Pakistan; India)

Reuters (2015). Pakistani lawyer files petition for return of Koh-i-noor crown jewels diamond. The Guardian. 3 December.

Uneasy the head that wears the crown

(India)

The Hindu (2015). Uneasy the head that wears the crown. The Hindu. 29 November.

Scientific advancements may help catch fossil thieves

(United States of America)

Erin McIntyre (2015). Scientific advancements may help catch fossil thieves. The Daily Sentinel. 28 November.

Demand for bones leaves prehistoric relics vulnerable to poachers

(United States of America)

Erin McIntyre (2015). Demand for bones leaves prehistoric relics vulnerable to poachers. The Daily Sentinel. 28 November.

Major seizure of woolly mammoth tusks and precious stones bound for China

(Russia; China)

The Siberian Times (2015). Major seizure of woolly mammoth tusks and precious stones bound for China. The Siberian Times. 25 November.

Research project begins into effect of total ivory ban in the UK

(United Kingdom)

Roland Arkell (2015). Research project begins into effect of total ivory ban in the UK. Antiques Trade Gazette. 20 November.

México recupera piezas arqueológicas y un fósil repatriados de seis países

(Mexico)

Mexico recuperates archaeological pieces and a fossil repatriated from six countries

INAH (2015). México recupera piezas arqueológicas y un fósil repatriados de seis países. INAH. 13 November.

Indians sue Queen for return of £100m jewel in the crown: Bollywood stars and businessmen launch legal battle over 105-carat diamond which they say was stolen from their country

(India; United Kingdom)

Robert Verkaik (2015). Indians sue Queen for return of £100m jewel in the crown: Bollywood stars and businessmen launch legal battle over 105-carat diamond which they say was stolen from their country. The Daily Mail. 7 November.

Colorado dinosaur fossil smuggler sentenced in Wyoming

(United States of America; China)

ICE (2015). Colorado dinosaur fossil smuggler sentenced in Wyoming. ICE. 14 October.

Mt Surprise gem owner offers $20,000 reward for return of stolen stones

(Australia)

Grace Uhr (2015). Mt Surprise gem owner offers $20,000 reward for return of stolen stones. The Cairns Post. 24 September.

100,000-year-old animal bones stolen

(United Kingdom)

North Devon Journal (2015). 100,000-year-old animal bones stolen. North Devon Journal. 22 September.

Retired FBI Agent Recounts the Tale of a Stolen Meteorite From U-M Museum

(United States of America)

Deadline Detroit (2015). Retired FBI Agent Recounts the Tale of a Stolen Meteorite From U-M Museum. Deadline Detroit. 16 September.

Topaz gems stolen from Qld Museum

(Australia)

Sam Flanagan (2015). Topaz gems stolen from Qld Museum. Brisbane Times. 26 August.

Chinese police find stolen dinosaur skeleton and 213 fossilised eggs hidden in village house

(China)

Naomi Ng (2015). Chinese police find stolen dinosaur skeleton and 213 fossilised eggs hidden in village house. South China Morning Post. 6 August.

Four-legged snake fossil sparks legal investigation

(Brazil; Germany)

Anastasia Christakou (2015). Four-legged snake fossil sparks legal investigation. Nature. 4 August.

Brazil Would Like Its Four Legged Snake Fossil Back

(Brazil)

Maddie Stone (2015). Brazil Would Like Its Four Legged Snake Fossil Back. Gizmodo. 4 August.

Imprimir Enviar Recomienda INAH denunciar saqueo de fósiles

(Mexico)

INAH recommends the reporting of fossil looting

Héctor López (2015). Imprimir Enviar Recomienda INAH denunciar saqueo de fósiles. El Diario de Coahuila. 15 July.

Opinion: Return the Manitou Stone to its rightful owners

(Canada)

Howard Plotkin (2015). Opinion: Return the Manitou Stone to its rightful owners. Edmonton Journal. 15 July.

US judge halts release of massive Brazilian emerald

(United States of America; Brazil)

Stephen Ceasar (2015). US judge halts release of massive Brazilian emerald. The Sydney Morning Herald. 26 June.

Pretendía vender por Internet 187 piezas arqueológicas

(Spain)

Attempt to sell 187 archaeological objects on the internet

La Opinión de Murcia (2015). Pretendía vender por Internet 187 piezas arqueológicas. La Opinión de Murcia. 17 June.

Sufre Tamaulipas saqueo arqueológico

(Mexico)

Armando Castillo (2015). Sufre Tamaulipas saqueo arqueológico. La Verdad de Tamaulipas. 15 June.

Meteorite worth more than $16,000 stolen from Queensland museum

(Australia)

ABC Australia (2015). Meteorite worth more than $16,000 stolen from Queensland museum. ABC Australia. 8 June.

Argentine police arrest 'meteorite thieves'

(Argentina)

BBC News (2015). Argentine police arrest 'meteorite thieves'. BBC News. 31 May.

Neuquén es la provincia que más lucha contra el tráfico arqueológico y paleontológico

(Argentina)

Neuquén is the province that is leading the fight against archaeological and paleontological trafficking

Neuquen al Instante (2015). Neuquén es la provincia que más lucha contra el tráfico arqueológico y paleontológico. Neuquen al Instante. 20 May.

Letters of Woe and Curses Returned with Stolen Pieces of the Petrified Forest

(United States of America)

Allison Meier (2015). Letters of Woe and Curses Returned with Stolen Pieces of the Petrified Forest. Hyperallergic. 2 February.

Wanganui expert fights to ban moa trade

(New Zealand)

Zaryd Wilson (2015). Wanganui expert fights to ban moa trade. Wanganui Chronicle. 9 January.

Montana officials want dollar value on dinosaur fossils

(United States of America)

The Montana Standard (2015). Montana officials want dollar value on dinosaur fossils. The Montana Standard. 4 January.

Stolen dinosaur skull can be returned to Mongolia: U.S. court

(Mongolia; United States of America)

Laila Kearney (2014). Stolen dinosaur skull can be returned to Mongolia: U.S. court. Reuters. 2 December.

Dinosaur Fossil Smuggled Into U.S. As Replica Is Actually Real: Feds

(United States of America)

Erik Ortiz (2014). Dinosaur Fossil Smuggled Into U.S. As Replica Is Actually Real: Feds. NBC. 5 September.

How do you smuggle a dinosaur? And 7 other questions about the fossil black market

(General)

Dara Lind (2014). How do you smuggle a dinosaur? And 7 other questions about the fossil black market. Vox. 11 July.

Dinosaur skeletons, egg returned to Mongolia

(United States of America; Mongolia)

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (2014). Dinosaur skeletons, egg returned to Mongolia. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. 10 July.

Gold nugget stolen from University of Arizona exhibit

(United States of America)

Kimberly Matas (2014). Gold nugget stolen from University of Arizona exhibit. Arizona Daily Star. 4 June.

Uncut diamond stolen from New Mexico museum

(United States of America)

Charles D. Brunt (2014). Uncut diamond stolen from New Mexico museum. Albuquerque Journal. 10 April.

Should ancient bones be up for sale? Shoppers in Dubai say yes!

(United Arab Emirates)

Laurie Balbo (2014). Should ancient bones be up for sale? Shoppers in Dubai say yes!. Green Prophet. 10 April.

After T-Rex Troubles, Dinosaurs Stay on the Rez

(United States of America)

Christina Rose (2014). After T-Rex Troubles, Dinosaurs Stay on the Rez. Indian Country Today. 21 March.

2 Utah men plead guilty, avoid jail for ruining ancient rock formation

(United States of America)

Associated Press (2014). 2 Utah men plead guilty, avoid jail for ruining ancient rock formation. Las Vegas Review-Journal. 19 March.

Artifact vandalism near Moab a growing problem

(United States of America)

Alex Cabrero (2014). Artifact vandalism near Moab a growing problem. Desert News. 6 March.

Brazil clamps down on illegal fossil trade

(Brazil)

Elizabeth Gibney (2014). Brazil clamps down on illegal fossil trade. Nature. 4 March.

Treasures deserve protection as monument

(United States of America)

Las Cruches Sun-News (2014). Treasures deserve protection as monument. Las Cruces Sun-News. 4 March.