12 suspects involved in illicit trafficking in antiquities arrested in Iraq

Amr Salem (2022). 12 suspects involved in illicit trafficking in antiquities arrested in Iraq. Iraqi News. 24 October.

Mosul sculptor `recreates what was demolished' on murals depicting Iraq history

Reuters (2022). Mosul sculptor `recreates what was demolished' on murals depicting Iraq history. Stabroek News. 23 September.

Mosul Cultural Museum rises from the ravages of Isis

Melissa Gronlund (2021). Mosul Cultural Museum rises from the ravages of Isis. The Art Newspaper. 5 April.

Scarred but still standing, Mosul museum reopens at last

Joe Snell (2020). Scarred but still standing, Mosul museum reopens at last. Al Monitor. 8 December.

Pandemic harms efforts to rein in antiquities theft

France 24 (2020). Pandemic harms efforts to rein in antiquities theft. France 24. 9 November.

Is Iraq Getting Screwed in a Looted Treasures Deal with the Hobby Lobby?

Candida Moss (2020). Is Iraq Getting Screwed in a Looted Treasures Deal with the Hobby Lobby?. The Daily Beast. 27 August.

In Iraq, Authorities Continue To Fight Uphill Battle Against Antiquities Plunder

Jane Arraf (2020). In Iraq, Authorities Continue To Fight Uphill Battle Against Antiquities Plunder. NPR. 20 August.

Michael Rakowitz's Art of Return

Raffi Khatchadourian (2020). Michael Rakowitz's Art of Return. The New Yorker. 17 August.

The Museum of the Bible Is in Discussions With Iraq to Reach a Settlement Over Thousands of Disputed Antiquities in Its Collection

Naomi Rea (2020). The Museum of the Bible Is in Discussions With Iraq to Reach a Settlement Over Thousands of Disputed Antiquities in Its Collection. ArtNet News. 11 August.

D.C. Museum Of The Bible To Return Looted Artifacts To Iraq

Jane Arraf (2020). D.C. Museum Of The Bible To Return Looted Artifacts To Iraq. NPR. 31 July.

Hobby Lobby Lawsuits and a Scholar's Arrest Expose a Dark Side of Biblical Studies

David D'Arcy (2020). Hobby Lobby Lawsuits and a Scholar's Arrest Expose a Dark Side of Biblical Studies. Observer. 23 May.

Christie's sued in looting dispute over £1.3m ancient tablet

David Sanderson (2020). Christie's sued in looting dispute over £1.3m ancient tablet. The Times. 22 May.

Civil action filed to forfeit rare cuneiform tablet from Hobby Lobby

ICE (2020). Civil action filed to forfeit rare cuneiform tablet from Hobby Lobby. ICE. 18 May.

Iraq Exhibits Smuggled Artifacts Returned From UK, Sweden

AINA (2019). Iraq Exhibits Smuggled Artifacts Returned From UK, Sweden. AINA. 30 July.

Iran Seeks to 'Recapture' 2 Achaemenid Relics Taken Decades Ago

Albawaba (2019). Iran Seeks to 'Recapture' 2 Achaemenid Relics Taken Decades Ago. Albawaba. 3 February.

Search for Iraq's Stolen Artifacts Gets Serious

Jonathan Evans (2019). Search for Iraq's Stolen Artifacts Gets Serious. Voice of America. 3 February.

Ancient artefacts looted from Iraq are finally returned home after Jordanian officials caught smugglers with 1,300-piece priceless stash

Zoie O'Brien (2019). Ancient artefacts looted from Iraq are finally returned home after Jordanian officials caught smugglers with 1,300-piece priceless stash. The Daily Mail. 3 February.

Lamia al-Gailani Werr, 80, Dies; Archaeologist Rescued Iraqi Art

Richard Sandomir (2019). Lamia al-Gailani Werr, 80, Dies; Archaeologist Rescued Iraqi Art. The New York Times. 25 January.

Iraqi `treasure' Lamia Al Gailani Werr dies in Amman

The National (2019). Iraqi `treasure' Lamia Al Gailani Werr dies in Amman. The National. 19 January.

Iraq's Archaeological Sites Face Looting, Urbanisation Threats

Karen Dabrowska (2019). Iraq's Archaeological Sites Face Looting, Urbanisation Threats. AINA. 19 January.

Iraqi Federal Police arrests 2 people attempting to sell pharaonic antiquities

Egypt Today (2018). Iraqi Federal Police arrests 2 people attempting to sell pharaonic antiquities. Egypt Today. 9 November.

Record-Setting Sale Of An Ancient Assyrian Stone Relief Sparks Looting Fears In Iraq

Jane Arraf (2018). Record-Setting Sale Of An Ancient Assyrian Stone Relief Sparks Looting Fears In Iraq. NPR. 4 November.

After $31 Million Sale of 3,000-Year-Old Assyrian Relief, Experts and Artists Denounce Christie's

Zachary Small (2018). After $31 Million Sale of 3,000-Year-Old Assyrian Relief, Experts and Artists Denounce Christie's. Hyperallergic. 2 November.

Where Do ISIS-Looted Antiquities Go?

Kathleen Caulderwood (2018). Where Do ISIS-Looted Antiquities Go?. Vice. 2 September.

Bipartisan group of senators discussing bill to keep Iraqi Jewish Archive in US

Josefin Dolsten (2018). Bipartisan group of senators discussing bill to keep Iraqi Jewish Archive in US. Cleveland Jewish News. 18 July.

Iraqi Artifacts Once Bought by Hobby Lobby Will Return Home

Emily Cochrane (2018). Iraqi Artifacts Once Bought by Hobby Lobby Will Return Home. The New York Times. 2 May.

Mosul's Renowned Religious Complex Will Rise From the Rubble

Margaret Coker (2018). Mosul's Renowned Religious Complex Will Rise From the Rubble. The New York Times. 24 April.

Saddam's 'Disney for a despot': How dictators exploit ruins

BBC News (2018). Saddam's 'Disney for a despot': How dictators exploit ruins. BBC News. 20 April.

Iraq declares UN initiative to rehabilitate ancient sites in Nineveh

Mohammed Ebraheem (2018). Iraq declares UN initiative to rehabilitate ancient sites in Nineveh. Iraqi News. 15 April.

Ancient sites savaged in Yemen, Iraq

Andrew Lawler (2018). Ancient sites savaged in Yemen, Iraq. Science. 13 April.

War savages ancient sites in Yemen and Iraq, destroying archaeological record

Andrew Lawler (2018). War savages ancient sites in Yemen and Iraq, destroying archaeological record. Science. 10 April.

Fifteen years after looting, thousands of artefacts are still missing from Iraq's national museum

Craig Barker (2018). Fifteen years after looting, thousands of artefacts are still missing from Iraq's national museum. The Conversation. 9 April.

The Ghost of Iraq's Lost Heritage Comes to Trafalgar Square as Michael Rakowitz Unveils His Fourth Plinth Sculpture

Naomi Rea (2018). The Ghost of Iraq's Lost Heritage Comes to Trafalgar Square as Michael Rakowitz Unveils His Fourth Plinth Sculpture. ArtNet News. 27 March.

Iraqi-Jewish archive triggers 'traumatic memories'

Dalia Hatuqa (2018). Iraqi-Jewish archive triggers 'traumatic memories'. Al Jazeera. 22 January.

Hobby Lobby Turns Over 245 More Artifacts Smuggled Out of Iraq

Benjamin Sutton (2018). Hobby Lobby Turns Over 245 More Artifacts Smuggled Out of Iraq. Hyperallergic. 19 January.

ISIS Threatened Ancient Art. 3-D Printing Will Save It.

Shira Rubin (2017). ISIS Threatened Ancient Art. 3-D Printing Will Save It.. The Daily Beast. 21 December.

Iraqi Jewish archive: from 2003 to now, what's happened

Jacob Natowicz (2017). Iraqi Jewish archive: from 2003 to now, what's happened. Beloit College Round Table. 11 December.

How Antiquities Have Been Weaponized in the Struggle to Preserve Culture

Michael Press (2017). How Antiquities Have Been Weaponized in the Struggle to Preserve Culture. Hyperallergic. 7 December.

Push Underway to Keep Jewish Artifacts From Returning to Iraq

Oren Peleg (2017). Push Underway to Keep Jewish Artifacts From Returning to Iraq. Jewish Journal. 6 December.

Louvre Abu Dhabi Displaying Stolen Artifacts, Iraqis Claim

Albawaba (2017). Louvre Abu Dhabi Displaying Stolen Artifacts, Iraqis Claim. Albawaba. 18 November.

Islamic State militant sentenced to death for smashing monuments in Mosul

Nehal Mostafa (2017). Islamic State militant sentenced to death for smashing monuments in Mosul. Iraqi News. 13 November.

Iraq investigating 'stolen artifacts' at the Louvre Abu Dhabi

The New Arab (2017). Iraq investigating 'stolen artifacts' at the Louvre Abu Dhabi. The New Arab. 13 November.

Ancient tomb of Jewish prophet 'in danger' amid Iraq-Kurdish tensions

Seth J. Frantzman (2017). Ancient tomb of Jewish prophet 'in danger' amid Iraq-Kurdish tensions. The Jerusalem Post. 28 October.

Islamic State's looting of antiquities is rising but hard facts remain scarce

Vincent Noce (2017). Islamic State's looting of antiquities is rising but hard facts remain scarce. The Art Newspaper. 19 October.

The history of Iraqi Jews is in jeopardy

Joseph Samuels (2017). The history of Iraqi Jews is in jeopardy. The Washington Post. 19 October.

Senate Minority Leader: Don't Return Trove of Jewish Artifacts to Iraq

Josefin Dolsten (2017). Senate Minority Leader: Don't Return Trove of Jewish Artifacts to Iraq. The Jerusalem Post. 4 October.

The Salvation of Mosul

Joshua Hammer (2017). The Salvation of Mosul. Smithsonian. 1 October.

The archaeological treasures IS failed to destroy

Sebastian Rey, John MacGinnis (2017). The archaeological treasures IS failed to destroy. BBC News. 29 September.

Sculptor Michael Rakowitz Recreates Looted Artifacts Using Iraqi Food Packaging

Jason Foumberg (2017). Sculptor Michael Rakowitz Recreates Looted Artifacts Using Iraqi Food Packaging. Chicago. 18 September.

Despite protests, US returning artifacts to Iraq

Josefin Dolsten (2017). Despite protests, US returning artifacts to Iraq. The Jewish Star. 13 September.

Artifacts stolen by IS from Mosul museum recovered

Nehal Mostafa (2017). Artifacts stolen by IS from Mosul museum recovered. Iraqi News. 3 September.

U.S. returns Saddam Hussein's precious chess board

Mohamed Mostafa (2017). U.S. returns Saddam Hussein's precious chess board. Iraqi News. 2 September.

Iraq establishes new security force to protect its archaeological wealth

Mustafa Saadoun (2017). Iraq establishes new security force to protect its archaeological wealth. Al Monitor. 1 September.

Egypt returns stolen currency artefacts to Iraq, China

Nevine El-Aref (2017). Egypt returns stolen currency artefacts to Iraq, China. Ahram Online. 28 August.

Rescuing Assyrian Manuscripts in Iraq

Amir Harrack (2017). Rescuing Assyrian Manuscripts in Iraq. AINA. 20 August.

Citizen returns safekept, priceless manuscripts to Mosul university

Mohamed Mostafa (2017). Citizen returns safekept, priceless manuscripts to Mosul university. Iraqi News. 15 August.

Iraq steps up efforts to restore lost heritage at ancient Nimrud

Wassim Bassem (2017). Iraq steps up efforts to restore lost heritage at ancient Nimrud. Al Monitor. 7 August.

Iraq eager to get back antiquities smuggled to US

Adnan Abu Zeed (2017). Iraq eager to get back antiquities smuggled to US. Al Monitor. 3 August.

Antiquities experts call for war on Isis looting in Syria and Iraq

Bel Trew (2017). Antiquities experts call for war on Isis looting in Syria and Iraq. The Sunday Times. 2 August.

ISIS Destruction of Ancient Sites Hist Mostly Muslim Targets

Kristin Romey (2017). ISIS Destruction of Ancient Sites Hist Mostly Muslim Targets. National Geographic. 2 August.

After IS, Mosul rebuilds monuments, mosques – and society

Stephen Kalin (2017). After IS, Mosul rebuilds monuments, mosques – and society. Reuters. 26 July.

Still no progress in restoring ancient Nimrud

DW (2017). Still no progress in restoring ancient Nimrud. DW. 24 July.

Who Gets to Own Iraq's Religious Heritage?

Sigal Samuel (2017). Who Gets to Own Iraq's Religious Heritage?. The Atlantic. 17 July.

Dispelling the Myths Around the Hobby Lobby Antiquities Case

Michael Press (2017). Dispelling the Myths Around the Hobby Lobby Antiquities Case. Hyperallergic. 14 July.

Why the Feds Were Smart Not to Throw the Book at Hobby Lobby for Buying Iraqi Loot

Leila Amineddoleh (2017). Why the Feds Were Smart Not to Throw the Book at Hobby Lobby for Buying Iraqi Loot. ArtNet News. 12 July.

Hobby Lobby exposes UAE-Israel antiquities trade

Creede Newton (2017). Hobby Lobby exposes UAE-Israel antiquities trade. Al Jazeera. 12 July.

Hobby Lobby emboldens a black market that robs countries of their heritage — and lets the violent profit

The Washington Post (2017). Hobby Lobby emboldens a black market that robs countries of their heritage — and lets the violent profit. The Washington Post. 9 July.

'Harder slap than usual': Punishment for importing stolen artifacts isn't severe enough, experts say

Steven D'Souza (2017). 'Harder slap than usual': Punishment for importing stolen artifacts isn't severe enough, experts say. CBC. 9 July.

The Scandal Over Hobby Lobby's Purchase of 5,500 Smuggled Artifacts, Explained

Isaac Kaplan (2017). The Scandal Over Hobby Lobby's Purchase of 5,500 Smuggled Artifacts, Explained. Artsy. 7 July.

Hobby Lobby's $3 million smuggling case casts a cloud over the Museum of the Bible

Julie Zauzmer, Sarah Pulliam Bailey (2017). Hobby Lobby's $3 million smuggling case casts a cloud over the Museum of the Bible. The Washington Post. 6 July.

Hobby Lobby Busted for Illegally Importing Thousands of Iraqi Antiquities

Claire Voon (2017). Hobby Lobby Busted for Illegally Importing Thousands of Iraqi Antiquities. Hyperallergic. 6 July.

Hobby Lobby ignored 'red flags' about stolen Iraqi artifacts

Sarah Birnbaum (2017). Hobby Lobby ignored 'red flags' about stolen Iraqi artifacts. PRI. 6 July.

Hobby Lobby's Black-Market Buys Did Real Damage

Candida Moss, Joel Baden (2017). Hobby Lobby's Black-Market Buys Did Real Damage. The New York Times. 6 July.

Hobby Lobby Agrees to Forfeit 5,500 Artifacts Smuggled Out of Iraq

Alan Feuer (2017). Hobby Lobby Agrees to Forfeit 5,500 Artifacts Smuggled Out of Iraq. The New York Times. 5 July.

Iraq accelerates work on its virtual national museum

Adnan Abu Zeed (2017). Iraq accelerates work on its virtual national museum. Al Monitor. 2 July.

Destruction of Mosul's Great Mosque holds a heritage lesson for Australia

Dale Stephens, Tara Gutman (2017). Destruction of Mosul's Great Mosque holds a heritage lesson for Australia. The Guardian. 29 June.

Battle for Mosul: IS 'blows up' al-Nuri mosque

BBC News (2017). Battle for Mosul: IS 'blows up' al-Nuri mosque. BBC News. 22 June.

Battle for Mosul: Destruction of al-Nuri mosque 'shows IS defeated'

BBC News (2017). Battle for Mosul: Destruction of al-Nuri mosque 'shows IS defeated'. BBC News. 22 June.

Ancient artifacts from Mosul Museum found in IS home

G. H. Renaud (2017). Ancient artifacts from Mosul Museum found in IS home. K24. 6 June.

Hatra: IS damage to ancient Iraqi city less than feared

BBC News (2017). Hatra: IS damage to ancient Iraqi city less than feared. BBC News. 1 May.

Calls for support as destroyed Mosul Museum seeks to rebuild

Adnan Abu Zeed (2017). Calls for support as destroyed Mosul Museum seeks to rebuild. Al Monitor. 30 March.

Red list of Iraqi artifacts available in Turkish

Hurriyet Daily News (2017). Red list of Iraqi artifacts available in Turkish. Hurriyet Daily News. 23 March.

Replica of artefact destroyed by ISIS announced as London's next Fourth Plinth installation

Alice Morby (2017). Replica of artefact destroyed by ISIS announced as London's next Fourth Plinth installation. Dezeen. 21 March.

Donors urged to guard heritage threatened by war, extremism

Associated Press (2017). Donors urged to guard heritage threatened by war, extremism. The Daily Mail. 20 March.

Art Trafficking

Tania Rakhmanova (2017). Art Trafficking. Al Jazeera. 17 March.

Christie's Dubai Yanks Iraqi Painting From Sale Over Smuggling Allegations

Eileen Kinsella (2017). Christie's Dubai Yanks Iraqi Painting From Sale Over Smuggling Allegations. ArtNet News. 17 March.

Scars of looting, destruction all that remain at Mosul museum

Kawa Omar (2017). Scars of looting, destruction all that remain at Mosul museum. Reuters. 11 March.

Photos reveal ISIL's destruction to antiquities museum in Mosul

Associated Press (2017). Photos reveal ISIL's destruction to antiquities museum in Mosul. The National. 8 March.

Previously untouched 600BC palace discovered under shrine demolished by Isil in Mosul

Josie Ensor (2017). Previously untouched 600BC palace discovered under shrine demolished by Isil in Mosul. The Telegraph. 28 February.

In Mosul, a long-term battle to repair Iraq's heritage

AFP (2017). In Mosul, a long-term battle to repair Iraq's heritage. The Jordan Times. 26 February.

Iraq hopes to reclaim heritage lost to Islamic State group

Associated Press (2017). Iraq hopes to reclaim heritage lost to Islamic State group. The Daily Mail. 23 February.

The Monk Who Saves Manuscripts From ISIS

Matteo Fagotto (2017). The Monk Who Saves Manuscripts From ISIS. The Atlantic. 23 February.

Looted Iraqi Art, Since Recovered, Will Be Shown at the Venice Biennale

Christopher D. Shea (2017). Looted Iraqi Art, Since Recovered, Will Be Shown at the Venice Biennale. The New York Times. 20 February.

Ancient artefacts leave Iraq for the 57th Venice Biennale

Colin Randall (2017). Ancient artefacts leave Iraq for the 57th Venice Biennale. The National. 20 February.

The Islamic State's 'business model' is failing, study says

Rick Noack (2017). The Islamic State's 'business model' is failing, study says. The Washington Post. 17 February.

Why We Need to Fight to Save Mosul's Cultural Heritage

Katharyn Hanson (2017). Why We Need to Fight to Save Mosul's Cultural Heritage. Smithsonian. 9 February.

Najaf Police confiscates 35 artifacts hidden inside vehicle

Loaa Adel (2017). Najaf Police confiscates 35 artifacts hidden inside vehicle. Iraqi News. 5 February.

Ancient Assyrian artefacts discovered in raid on Islamic State safe house in Mosul

ABC Australia (2017). Ancient Assyrian artefacts discovered in raid on Islamic State safe house in Mosul. ABC Australia. 26 January.

Iraqi artist recreates ancient works destroyed by IS

Dawn (2017). Iraqi artist recreates ancient works destroyed by IS. Dawn. 17 January.

Turning Iraq history to rubble, leaving mess to looters

Lori Hinnant (2016). Turning Iraq history to rubble, leaving mess to looters. The Detroit News. 31 December.

Iraq seizes manuscript worth millions stolen in Kuwait

Gulf News (2016). Iraq seizes manuscript worth millions stolen in Kuwait. Kuwait News Agency. 23 December.

Hundreds of Historic Texts Hidden in ISIS-Occupied Monastery

Owen Jarus (2016). Hundreds of Historic Texts Hidden in ISIS-Occupied Monastery. Live Science. 16 December.

UNESCO Director General sends rapid assessment mission to the Nimrud archaeological site in Iraq

UNESCO (2016). UNESCO Director General sends rapid assessment mission to the Nimrud archaeological site in Iraq. UNESCO. 14 December.

UN seeks protection for ancient Nimrud site wrecked by IS

Lori Hinnant (2016). UN seeks protection for ancient Nimrud site wrecked by IS. The Republic. 14 December.

Iraqis Mourn Destruction of Ancient City of Nimrud: ISIS 'Tried to Destroy the Identity of Iraq'

Lucy Kafanov (2016). Iraqis Mourn Destruction of Ancient City of Nimrud: ISIS 'Tried to Destroy the Identity of Iraq'. NBC. 11 December.

How ISIL destroyed Nimrud

John Beck (2016). How ISIL destroyed Nimrud. Al Jazeera. 1 December.

Piecing back together an Iraqi archaeological gem blown sky-high by Isis

Martin Chulov (2016). Piecing back together an Iraqi archaeological gem blown sky-high by Isis. The Guardian. 24 November.

Nimrud: Photos show IS destruction of ancient Iraqi city

BBC News (2016). Nimrud: Photos show IS destruction of ancient Iraqi city. BBC News. 15 November.

Drones fly over ancient Nimrud to help secure Assyrian ruins

Ahmed Rasheed (2016). Drones fly over ancient Nimrud to help secure Assyrian ruins. Reuters. 14 November.

Iraqi forces take Nimrud from IS: why are its artefacts so significant?

SBS (2016). Iraqi forces take Nimrud from IS: why are its artefacts so significant?. SBS. 14 November.

Nimrud: Iraqi forces 'retake ancient city from IS'

BBC News (2016). Nimrud: Iraqi forces 'retake ancient city from IS'. BBC News. 13 November.

Iraqi heritage sites again at risk in Mosul operation

AFP (2016). Iraqi heritage sites again at risk in Mosul operation. The Daily Mail. 31 October.

These Sifrei Torah made it through hard times in Poland, Iraq, Portugal, Russia and elsewhere, before being reborn in new communities.

The Jerusalem Post (2016). These Sifrei Torah made it through hard times in Poland, Iraq, Portugal, Russia and elsewhere, before being reborn in new communities.. The Jerusalem Post. 24 October.

Basra Museum: How Saddam's palace was given to the people

BBC News (2016). Basra Museum: How Saddam's palace was given to the people. BBC News. 8 October.

Ancient Assyrian site graffitied with Kurdish flag to be restored

Paul Antonopoulos (2016). Ancient Assyrian site graffitied with Kurdish flag to be restored. AMN News. 6 October.

ISIS destroys, loots archaeological sites near Kirkuk

Amir Abdallah (2016). ISIS destroys, loots archaeological sites near Kirkuk. Iraqi News. 3 October.

Iraq struggles to stop antiquities smuggling

Adnan Abu Zeed (2016). Iraq struggles to stop antiquities smuggling. Al Monitor. 19 September.

Digital Troves, Providing Insights and Reuniting Antiquities

Eve M. Kahn (2016). Digital Troves, Providing Insights and Reuniting Antiquities. The New York Times. 8 September.

From Timbuktu to Grimsby, heritage deserves to be restored and revered

Simon Jenkins (2016). From Timbuktu to Grimsby, heritage deserves to be restored and revered. The Guardian. 25 August.

Smithsonian, other agencies protect artifacts in Iraq, Syria

Joe Davidson (2016). Smithsonian, other agencies protect artifacts in Iraq, Syria. The Washington Post. 19 August.

GAO: Art world wants US to better protect artifacts in Iraq, Syria

Rebecca Kheel (2016). GAO: Art world wants US to better protect artifacts in Iraq, Syria. The Hill. 15 August.

MKs turn to UNESCO to save prophet's tomb

Roi Kais (2016). MKs turn to UNESCO to save prophet's tomb. Ynet News. 8 August.

Sumerian city of Lagash slowly emerging from desert sands

Adnan Abu Zeed (2016). Sumerian city of Lagash slowly emerging from desert sands. Al Monitor. 19 July.

Prized Lion of Babylon joins list of crumbling Iraqi antiquities

Adnan Abu Zeed (2016). Prized Lion of Babylon joins list of crumbling Iraqi antiquities. Al Monitor. 30 June.

Daesh claims to destroy yet another ancient Iraqi temple

Anadolu Agency (2016). Daesh claims to destroy yet another ancient Iraqi temple. Daily Sabah. 7 June.

How much money is ISIS actually making from looted art?

Fiona Rose-Greenland (2016). How much money is ISIS actually making from looted art?. The Conversation. 31 May.

Exclusive Photos Show Destruction of Nineveh Gates by ISIS

Kristin Romey (2016). Exclusive Photos Show Destruction of Nineveh Gates by ISIS. National Geographic. 19 April.

Unemployed Iraqis join in looting of antiquities

Wassim Bassem (2016). Unemployed Iraqis join in looting of antiquities. Al Monitor. 28 March.

Art and activism collide at Iraqi artefact exhibition in Toronto

Jillian D'Amours (2016). Art and activism collide at Iraqi artefact exhibition in Toronto. Middle East Eye. 17 March.

Antiquities: The Spoils of War

Georgina Adam (2016). Antiquities: The Spoils of War. Financial Times. 11 March.

Museum of Lost Objects: Looted Sumerian Seal

Kanishk Tharoor (2016). Museum of Lost Objects: Looted Sumerian Seal. BBC News. 11 March.

Escalating the War on Looting

Celestine Bohlen (2016). Escalating the War on Looting. The New York Times. 11 March.

To Fight ISIS, Art Dealers & Archaeologists Join Forces

Catherine Chapman (2016). To Fight ISIS, Art Dealers & Archaeologists Join Forces. Vice. 11 March.

Museum of Lost Objects: The Genie of Nimrud

Kanishk Tharoor (2016). Museum of Lost Objects: The Genie of Nimrud. BBC News. 9 March.

What do we really know about Islamic State's role in illicit antiquities trade?

Christina Ruiz (2016). What do we really know about Islamic State's role in illicit antiquities trade?. The Art Newspaper. 1 March.

Museum of Lost Objects: The Winged Bull of Nineveh

Kanishk Tharoor (2016). Museum of Lost Objects: The Winged Bull of Nineveh. BBC News. 29 February.

The Economist uses virtual reality to reconstruct museum lost in IS attack

Jessica Goodfellow (2016). The Economist uses virtual reality to reconstruct museum lost in IS attack. The Drum. 28 January.

Looted: How global theft fuels trafficking, unrest & cultural control

Rattanamol Singh (2016). Looted: How global theft fuels trafficking, unrest & cultural control. Guernica Magazine. 28 January.

Greece a transit country for trade in illicit antiquities from Syria, Iraq

eKathimerini (2016). Greece a transit country for trade in illicit antiquities from Syria, Iraq. eKathimerini. 24 January.

To make a case against Islamic State's cultural vandalism, Western armies must set an example

Erasmus (2016). To make a case against Islamic State's cultural vandalism, Western armies must set an example. The Economist. 22 January.

Satellite proves ISIS destroyed 1,500-year-old monastery

Arutz Sheva (2016). Satellite proves ISIS destroyed 1,500-year-old monastery. Arutz Sheva. 20 January.

Terrorists are destroying our cultural heritage. It's time to fight back

Irina Bokova (2016). Terrorists are destroying our cultural heritage. It's time to fight back. World Economic Forum. 18 January.

Welcome to the 'Academy Awards' of Coin Collecting

Kabir Sehgal (2016). Welcome to the 'Academy Awards' of Coin Collecting. Fortune. 16 January.

Rote ICOM-Notfallliste: Verstärkter Kampf gegen illegal gehandelte Kulturgüter aus dem Irak

ICOM Emergency List: Fight against the illicit trafficking of cultural goods from Iraq strengthened.

Archäologie Online (2016). Rote ICOM-Notfallliste: Verstärkter Kampf gegen illegal gehandelte Kulturgüter aus dem Irak. Archäologie Online. 15 January.

France builds grand alliance to protect cultural heritage

Vincent Noce (2015). France builds grand alliance to protect cultural heritage. The Art Newspaper. 29 December.

Isil antiques 'sold to western collectors' warns French finance minister

David Chazan (2015). Isil antiques 'sold to western collectors' warns French finance minister. The Telegraph. 4 December.

The Real Value of the ISIS Antiquities Trade

Ben Taub (2015). The Real Value of the ISIS Antiquities Trade. The New Yorker. 4 December.

Swiss return two ancient cuneiform tablets to Iraq

Swiss Info (2015). Swiss return two ancient cuneiform tablets to Iraq. Swiss Info. 24 November.

Asylum for artefacts: Paris's plan to protect cultural treasures from terrorists

Jonathan Jones (2015). Asylum for artefacts: Paris's plan to protect cultural treasures from terrorists. The Guardian. 20 November.

Louvre's director draws up 50-point plan in response to Isil's destruction

Gareth Harris (2015). Louvre's director draws up 50-point plan in response to Isil's destruction. The Art Newspaper. 19 November.

Here's what we know about Daesh's antiquities department

Hayat Norimine (2015). Here's what we know about Daesh's antiquities department. Albawaba. 8 November.

Artist Brian McCarty's Photographs Hijacked By ISIS

April Neale (2015). Artist Brian McCarty's Photographs Hijacked By ISIS. Monsters & Critics. 6 November.

Experts Believe Hobby Lobby Stole Biblical Antiquities From Iraq. Here's Why.

Beenish Ahmed (2015). Experts Believe Hobby Lobby Stole Biblical Antiquities From Iraq. Here's Why.. Think Progress. 4 November.

2600 Jahre alte Weiheinschrift aus Babylon kehrt zurück in den Irak

Consecration inscription form Babylon will return to Iraq

SPK (2015). 2600 Jahre alte Weiheinschrift aus Babylon kehrt zurück in den Irak. SPK. 28 October.

UK gives £3m to protect Iraq antiquities from IS terrorism

BBC News (2015). UK gives £3m to protect Iraq antiquities from IS terrorism. BBC News. 28 October.

El lucrativo negocio de la cultura ilegal

The lucrative business of illegal culture

Günther Wessel (2015). El lucrativo negocio de la cultura ilegal. DW. 26 October.

The Islamic State isn't the only group looting Syrian archaeological sites

Adam Taylor (2015). The Islamic State isn't the only group looting Syrian archaeological sites. The Washington Post. 21 October.

Penn's Hanson Works to Protect Cultural Heritage Sites in Syria and Iraq

Michele Berger (2015). Penn's Hanson Works to Protect Cultural Heritage Sites in Syria and Iraq. Penn News. 15 October.

Where Do ISIS-Looted Antiquities Go?

Kathleen Caulderwood (2015). Where Do ISIS-Looted Antiquities Go?. Vice. 30 September.

Trevor Noah calls Isis 'capitalist hypocrites' for selling stolen artifacts to the US

Justin Carissimo (2015). Trevor Noah calls Isis 'capitalist hypocrites' for selling stolen artifacts to the US. The Independent. 30 September.

Iraqi historian claims 'Jewish mafia' behind antiquities theft in Middle East

The Jerusalem Post (2015). Iraqi historian claims 'Jewish mafia' behind antiquities theft in Middle East. The Jerusalem Post. 30 September.

Uniting Against Threats to Cultural Heritage in Iraq and Syria

United States Department of State (2015). Uniting Against Threats to Cultural Heritage in Iraq and Syria. United States Department of State. 30 September.

Artifact rescuer says world must protect antiquities

Daniel Estrin (2015). Artifact rescuer says world must protect antiquities. The Times of Israel. 3 September.

Mystery surrounds Iraqi statue's missing glass of wine

Adnan Abu Zeed (2015). Mystery surrounds Iraqi statue's missing glass of wine. Al Monitor. 21 August.

These Academics Are Outracing (and Outwitting) ISIS

Danny Lewis (2015). These Academics Are Outracing (and Outwitting) ISIS. Smithsonian. 7 August.

The Bizarre Tale of 'ISIS Book Club'

Damaris Colhoun (2015). The Bizarre Tale of 'ISIS Book Club'. Atlas Obscura. 4 August.

Monuments Woman

TCT Magazine (2015). Monuments Woman. TCT Magazine. 4 August.

'Chinese student held in Iraq not IS linked'

IANS (2015). 'Chinese student held in Iraq not IS linked'. Business Standard. 20 July.

US Returns Looted Artifacts to Iraq—But Are Some Fakes?

Alanna Martinez (2015). US Returns Looted Artifacts to Iraq—But Are Some Fakes?. Observer. 17 July.

Artifacts looted during the Iraq invasion turned up in the house of an Islamic State leader

Loveday Morris (2015). Artifacts looted during the Iraq invasion turned up in the house of an Islamic State leader. The Washington Post. 15 July.

U.S. delivers Iraqi antiquities seized in raid on Islamic State

Saif Hameed (2015). U.S. delivers Iraqi antiquities seized in raid on Islamic State. Reuters. 15 July.

Iraq celebrates return of antiquities, appeals for world help

Dominic Evans (2015). Iraq celebrates return of antiquities, appeals for world help. Reuters. 8 July.

Another Treasure Lost in Iraq: The Story of Mar Behnam Monastery

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The secret way Islamic State makes its money

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ISIS Is About to Destroy Biblical History in Iraq

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Overcoming looting and years of war, Iraq Museum moves to reopen

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Institutions should moderate their rule on looted objects

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