Treasures deserve protection as monument

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

Brazil clamps down on illegal fossil trade

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

How art forgeries became celebrated as masterpieces

Spear's (2014). How art forgeries became celebrated as masterpieces. Spear's. 4 March.

National Gallery of Australia defends practices despite admitting it may have been conned into buying stolen Indian art

Anna Maria Nicholson (2014). National Gallery of Australia defends practices despite admitting it may have been conned into buying stolen Indian art. ABC Australia. 5 March.

Historical shackles nearly sold off at auction

Wepiha Te Kanawa (2014). Historical shackles nearly sold off at auction. Maori Television. 5 March.

Art theft experts offer to help Cuba recover missing works

David Quinones (2014). Art theft experts offer to help Cuba recover missing works. The Daily Star. 5 March.

Athorities raid storage locker filled with antiquities

AFA News (2014). Athorities raid storage locker filled with antiquities. AFA News. 6 March.

Artifact vandalism near Moab a growing problem

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

Castro replaces his culture minister

Havana Times (2014). Castro replaces his culture minister. Havana Times. 6 March.

Thieves target 'priceless' Golden Spike at Railroad Museum

David Bienick (2014). Thieves target 'priceless' Golden Spike at Railroad Museum. KCRA. 6 March.

Theft! The tragedy at El Calvario and the painting of Tomás de Merlo

Benjamin Patrick Reeves (2014). Theft! The tragedy at El Calvario and the painting of Tomás de Merlo. Revue Guatemala. 6 March.

Papyrus, Provenance and Looting 2 March 2014, New York Times UN Agencies Launch New Anti-trafficking Campaign

Douglas Boin (2014). Papyrus, Provenance and Looting 2 March 2014, New York Times UN Agencies Launch New Anti-trafficking Campaign. RTT News. 6 March.

Last stolen cultural objects returned to Italy

Swiss Info (2014). Last stolen cultural objects returned to Italy. Swiss Info. 6 March.

US probing whether Ganesha museum idol was stolen

Press Trust of India (2014). US probing whether Ganesha museum idol was stolen. Business Standard. 7 March.

US returns Tang Dynasty stone coffin to China

Li Yan (2014). US returns Tang Dynasty stone coffin to China. ECNS. 7 March.

Antiquities dealers liven up the London art scene

Susan Moore (2014). Antiquities dealers liven up the London art scene. Financial Times. 7 March.

Among the Wounded in Syria's War: Ancient History

Alissa J. Rubin (2014). Among the Wounded in Syria's War: Ancient History. The New York Times. 7 March.

Cambodian relics 'found in New York'

Stuart White (2014). Cambodian relics 'found in New York'. The Phnom Penh Post. 7 March.

Ex-BBC man attempted to sell artefact plundered in Arab Spring

Paul Peachey (2014). Ex-BBC man attempted to sell artefact plundered in Arab Spring. The Independent. 7 March.

NOPD searching for man suspected of trying to steal Banksy painting

WVUE (2014). NOPD searching for man suspected of trying to steal Banksy painting. WVUE. 7 March.

Town prays for its stolen god Shiva to return

Michaela Boland (2014). Town prays for its stolen god Shiva to return. The Australian. 8 March.

SAFE Beacon honours Egyptian archaeologist Monica Hanna

Thoraia Abou Bakr (2014). SAFE Beacon honours Egyptian archaeologist Monica Hanna. Daily News Egypt. 9 March.

Claim flawed, Australian gallery is keeping stolen idol

A. Srivathsan (2014). Claim flawed, Australian gallery is keeping stolen idol. The Hindu. 9 March.

Art experts struggle to distinguish real from a very good fake

Namita Devidayal (2014). Art experts struggle to distinguish real from a very good fake. The Times of India. 9 March.

Christie's Postpones Basquiat Sale After Suit Alleges Some Works Are Fakes

Ellen Gamerman (2014). Christie's Postpones Basquiat Sale After Suit Alleges Some Works Are Fakes. The Wall Street Journal. 9 March.

Authorities Confiscate Stolen Archaeological Artifacts in Palmyra

FNA (2014). Authorities Confiscate Stolen Archaeological Artifacts in Palmyra. Fars News Agencys. 10 March.

Book proves Tweed man's $50m Cezanne painting is real

Nolan Verheij-Full (2014). Book proves Tweed man's $50m Cezanne painting is real. My Daily News. 10 March.

Rendlesham: Nighthawks may have raided Saxon treasure at Suffolk's 'village of the kings'

Richard Cornwell (2014). Rendlesham: Nighthawks may have raided Saxon treasure at Suffolk's 'village of the kings'. Ipswich Star. 11 March.

Origin of Gold Country coins remains a mystery

Samantha Schaefer (2014). Origin of Gold Country coins remains a mystery. Los Angeles Times. 11 March.

Leiden Researchers Robbed of Syrian Artifacts

Maxime Zech (2014). Leiden Researchers Robbed of Syrian Artifacts. NL Times. 11 March.

Missing Cuban artworks valued at close to $1.5 million

Patrick Oppmann (2014). Missing Cuban artworks valued at close to $1.5 million. CNN. 12 March.

German archaeologist suggests British Museum's Warren Cup could be forgery

Dalya Alberge (2014). German archaeologist suggests British Museum's Warren Cup could be forgery. The Guardian. 12 March.

Relic theft at temple in capital

Cheang Sokha (2014). Relic theft at temple in capital. The Phnom Penh Post. 12 March.

Newly-discovered Anglo-Saxon village 'stripped of valuable artefacts by thieves'

Bill Gardner (2014). Newly-discovered Anglo-Saxon village 'stripped of valuable artefacts by thieves'. The Telegraph. 12 March.

Egypt: Antiquities Minister Meets U.S. Officials

All Africa (2014). Egypt: Antiquities Minister Meets U.S. Officials. All Africa. 13 March.

El museo de Astra continúa siendo saqueado y dañado

Astra museum continues to be looted and damaged

El Patagónico (2014). El museo de Astra continúa siendo saqueado y dañado. Patagónico. 13 March.

Relic Hunt Continues

Khouth Sophak Chakrya (2014). Relic Hunt Continues. The Phnom Penh Post. 13 March.

Getty Villa's 'Heaven and Earth' a blockbuster show of Byzantium art

Mike Boehm (2014). Getty Villa's 'Heaven and Earth' a blockbuster show of Byzantium art. Los Angeles Times. 14 March.

Egypt Asks U.S. to Impose Sharp Curbs on Importing of Antiquities

Egypt State Information Service (2014). Egypt Asks U.S. to Impose Sharp Curbs on Importing of Antiquities. The New York Times. 14 March.

Alcalde de Isla de Pascua pide devolver moái que está en museo de Viña

Mayor of Easter Island begins campaign for the return of moai statues

Pura Noticia (2014). Alcalde de Isla de Pascua pide devolver moái que está en museo de Viña. Pura Noticia. 14 March.

1,500-year-old tomb in Mongolia saved from looters

The History Blog (2014). 1,500-year-old tomb in Mongolia saved from looters. The History Blog. 14 March.

Rockwell painting stolen from Maspeth recovered

Wall Street Journal (2014). Rockwell painting stolen from Maspeth recovered. Times Ledger. 14 March.

In pictures: Stolen Egyptian artefacts recovered from the US

Nevine El-Aref (2014). In pictures: Stolen Egyptian artefacts recovered from the US. Ahram Online. 16 March.

Delaware lawyer, firm caught up in tale of lost treasure

Maureen Milford (2014). Delaware lawyer, firm caught up in tale of lost treasure. Delaware Online. 16 March.

BBC art experts make mistake over 'Constable'

The Telegraph (2014). BBC art experts make mistake over 'Constable'. The Telegraph. 16 March.

Gustav Klimt theft case reopens in Italy 17 years on

Lizzy Davies (2014). Gustav Klimt theft case reopens in Italy 17 years on. The Guardian. 16 March.

Officials keeping people away from new Wanapum shoreline

Associated Press (2014). Officials keeping people away from new Wanapum shoreline. KIMA. 17 March.

Two Panchaloha Idols found in well

Express News Service (2014). Two Panchaloha Idols found in well. The New Indian Express. 17 March.

Idol talk? Kapoor loot was huge, sold across world

A. Selvaraj (2014). Idol talk? Kapoor loot was huge, sold across world. The Times of India. 17 March.

The New Stolen-Art Tracker Opens Its Doors

Judith A. Dobrzynski (2014). The New Stolen-Art Tracker Opens Its Doors. Real Clear Arts. 18 March.

Wooing the Public to Recover Art

Doreen Carvajal (2014). Wooing the Public to Recover Art. The New York Times. 18 March.

The National Gallery of Australia dances into trouble with Shiva

Rachel Kleinman (2014). The National Gallery of Australia dances into trouble with Shiva. The Sydney Morning Herald. 18 March.

US museum ready to return stolen Ganesha

M. Kalyanaraman (2014). US museum ready to return stolen Ganesha. The Times of India. 18 March.

Chinese Collectors Secure 'Min' Fanglei at Christie's, Auction Cancelled, Sale Price Exceeds $20 million

Eileen Kinsella (2014). Chinese Collectors Secure 'Min' Fanglei at Christie's, Auction Cancelled, Sale Price Exceeds $20 million. ArtNet News. 19 March.

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

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

Thieves steal section of fresco from Pompeii

Mid-day (2014). Thieves steal section of fresco from Pompeii. Mid-day. 19 March.

Perú ha repatriado más de 8,000 bienes culturales en últimos 7 años

Peru has had more than 8000 cultural works repatriated in the past 7 years

Andina (2014). Perú ha repatriado más de 8,000 bienes culturales en últimos 7 años. Andina. 20 March.

Egypt's Heritage Plundered Anew

The New York Times (2014). Egypt's Heritage Plundered Anew. The New York Times. 20 March.

Filling the colonial mind: Napoleon and the looting of the Orient

Jonathan Gornall (2014). Filling the colonial mind: Napoleon and the looting of the Orient. The National. 20 March.

Christie's CEO Was "Panicked" Over Chinese Buyer Default, Leading to Private Sale of Ancient Bronze

Eileen Kinsella (2014). Christie's CEO Was "Panicked" Over Chinese Buyer Default, Leading to Private Sale of Ancient Bronze. ArtNet News. 21 March.

National Gallery Director Steps Down As Cloud Remains Over $5M Indian Sculpture

Simon Thomsen (2014). National Gallery Director Steps Down As Cloud Remains Over $5M Indian Sculpture. Business Insider. 21 March.

Whereabouts and future of Gaza Apollo still unclear

Haaretz (2014). Whereabouts and future of Gaza Apollo still unclear. Haaretz. 21 March.

After T-Rex Troubles, Dinosaurs Stay on the Rez

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

Van Gogh Painting Stolen In Russian Revolution Won't Go Back To Original Owners

Patrick Frye (2014). Van Gogh Painting Stolen In Russian Revolution Won't Go Back To Original Owners. Inquisitr. 21 March.

Shiva swap involves National Gallery of Australia in international art looting case

Andrew Taylor (2014). Shiva swap involves National Gallery of Australia in international art looting case. The Sydney Morning Herald. 21 March.

Private buyers from Hunan recover ancient bronze vessel, the Min Fanglei

Xo Donghuan (2014). Private buyers from Hunan recover ancient bronze vessel, the Min Fanglei. South China Morning Post. 22 March.

Pompeii Made It Through a Volcano, but Can It Survive Vandals?

Barbie Latza Nadeau (2014). Pompeii Made It Through a Volcano, but Can It Survive Vandals?. The Daily Beast. 22 March.

Norwegian museum agrees to return looted Matisse

Associated Press (2014). Norwegian museum agrees to return looted Matisse. Haaretz. 23 March.

Britain urged to sign up to shipwreck treaty to protect underwater heritage

Dalya Alberge (2014). Britain urged to sign up to shipwreck treaty to protect underwater heritage. The Guardian. 23 March.

China's Purchase Of Chinese Looted Artifacts: An Example For Other States?

Kwame Opoku (2014). China's Purchase Of Chinese Looted Artifacts: An Example For Other States?. Eurasia Review. 24 March.

NGA refuses to return $US5m Shiva statue despite evidence it was stolen from Indian temple

Andrew Taylor (2014). NGA refuses to return $US5m Shiva statue despite evidence it was stolen from Indian temple. The Sydney Morning Herald. 24 March.

Peruvian police arrest 60 Israeli tourists for partying with drugs on ancient Incan site

The Post (2014). Peruvian police arrest 60 Israeli tourists for partying with drugs on ancient Incan site. The Jerusalem Post. 25 March.

Institutions should moderate their rule on looted objects

Stephanie Dalley (2014). Institutions should moderate their rule on looted objects. The National. 25 March.

The Mystery of the 'Only Camera to Come Back from the Moon'

Alex Pasternack (2014). The Mystery of the 'Only Camera to Come Back from the Moon'. Vice. 25 March.

Cornelius Gurlitt: One lonely man and his hoard of stolen Nazi art

Stephen Evans (2014). Cornelius Gurlitt: One lonely man and his hoard of stolen Nazi art. BBC News. 26 March.

At Risk: Egypt's Heritage and Our Own

Deborah Lehr (2014). At Risk: Egypt's Heritage and Our Own. Huffington Post. 26 March.

House Of Representatives Votes To Gut Antiquities Act

Kurt Repanshek (2014). House Of Representatives Votes To Gut Antiquities Act. National Parks Traveler. 26 March.

Hungary buys back Roman"family silver" for $20 million

Marton Dunai (2014). Hungary buys back Roman"family silver" for $20 million. Reuters. 26 March.

NGA removes Dancing Shiva from display

Andrew Taylor (2014). NGA removes Dancing Shiva from display. The Sydney Morning Herald. 26 March.

Ancient Roman Seuso-treasure repatriated to Hungary

Prime Minister's Office (2014). Ancient Roman Seuso-treasure repatriated to Hungary. Hungarian Government. 26 March.

Amsterdam museum uncertain where to send back exhibits from Crimean museums

APA (2014). Amsterdam museum uncertain where to send back exhibits from Crimean museums. APA. 27 March.

The loaded image: when art is politicised

Art Media Agency (2014). The loaded image: when art is politicised. Art Media Agency. 27 March.

Art Theft Scandal Widens As Art Gallery of NSW Removes Statue India Wants Back

Simon Thomsen (2014). Art Theft Scandal Widens As Art Gallery of NSW Removes Statue India Wants Back. Business Insider. 27 March.

Crimean museums fear loss of ancient treasures

AFP (2014). Crimean museums fear loss of ancient treasures. Global Times. 27 March.

India wants looting scandal statues including Dancing Shiva returned in 30 days

Andrew Taylor (2014). India wants looting scandal statues including Dancing Shiva returned in 30 days. The Sydney Morning Herald. 27 March.

Authorities confiscate antiquities stolen from several sites archeological

Syrian Radio (2014). Authorities confiscate antiquities stolen from several sites archeological. Syrian Radio. 27 March.

Sevso treasure items repatriated by Hungarian government after UK sale

Dalza Alberge (2014). Sevso treasure items repatriated by Hungarian government after UK sale. The Guardian. 27 March.

Fury over the National Geographic channel historians digging up Second World War graves

Guy WalterS (2014). Fury over the National Geographic channel historians digging up Second World War graves. The Daily Mail. 28 March.

Authorities Confiscate Archaeological Pieces from Cusco Stores

Peruvian Times (2014). Authorities Confiscate Archaeological Pieces from Cusco Stores. Peruvian Times. 28 March.

Stolen Czech Ark Cover Returned to Prague Musuem

JTA (2014). Stolen Czech Ark Cover Returned to Prague Musuem. The Jewish Daily Forward. 28 March.

Tate to return Constable painting looted by Nazis

Padraic Flanagan (2014). Tate to return Constable painting looted by Nazis. The Telegraph. 28 March.

TV Series Is Criticized in Handling of Deceased

Tom Mashberg (2014). TV Series Is Criticized in Handling of Deceased. The New York Times. 28 March.

A Tiny Renoir, Stolen In The '50s, Finally Comes Home To Baltimore Museum

Elizabeth Blair (2014). A Tiny Renoir, Stolen In The '50s, Finally Comes Home To Baltimore Museum. WWNO. 28 March.

Museum porcelain may have been looted by Nazis

David Sanderson (2014). Museum porcelain may have been looted by Nazis. The Times. 29 March.

Sudan denies selling artifacts to Qatar

APA (2014). Sudan denies selling artifacts to Qatar. Star Africa. 30 March.

Sevso Just Beginning for Hungary's Central Bank Art Purchase Program

Marion Maneker (2014). Sevso Just Beginning for Hungary's Central Bank Art Purchase Program. Art Market Monitor. 31 March.

Hearings in Croatia-Serbia case before ICJ to end on Tuesday

Dalje (2014). Hearings in Croatia-Serbia case before ICJ to end on Tuesday. Dalje. 31 March.

National Geographic Channel Pulls 'Nazi War Diggers' Series

Tom Mashberg (2014). National Geographic Channel Pulls 'Nazi War Diggers' Series. The New York Times. 31 March.

Police confiscate ancient coffins from tomb raiders in Jerusalem

Daniel K. Eisenbud (2014). Police confiscate ancient coffins from tomb raiders in Jerusalem. The Jerusalem Post. 31 March.

Village keeps its faith as it awaits Nataraja's return

A. Selvaraj (2014). Village keeps its faith as it awaits Nataraja's return. The Times of India. 31 March.

Three Kapoor statues from Tamil Nadu still with NGA

M. Kalyanaraman (2014). Three Kapoor statues from Tamil Nadu still with NGA. The Times of India. 31 March.

Barbed wire from Auschwitz found in tourists' suitcase

Edward Wight (2014). Barbed wire from Auschwitz found in tourists' suitcase. The Times of Israel. 31 March.