ICE HSI partners with major art collector to recover stolen idol from India

ICE (2015). ICE HSI partners with major art collector to recover stolen idol from India. ICE. 1 July.

Chinese man fights for return of 100 million yuan in seized antiques, ancient artefacts

Ellis Liang (2015). Chinese man fights for return of 100 million yuan in seized antiques, ancient artefacts. South China Morning Post. 1 July.

मंदिर का ताला तोड़कर चार चांदी के छत्र चोरी

Four silver umbrella temple theft

Patrika (2015). मंदिर का ताला तोड़कर चार चांदी के छत्र चोरी. Patrika. 1 July.

An impossible watch heist, now on display at Jerusalem museum

Ilene Prusher (2015). An impossible watch heist, now on display at Jerusalem museum. Haaretz. 1 July.

Pongpat gets 2 more years

Bangkok Post (2015). Pongpat gets 2 more years. Bangkok Post. 1 July.

British Museum's ivory icons denied US entry for loan show

Victoria Stapley-Brown (2015). British Museum's ivory icons denied US entry for loan show. The Art Newspaper. 1 July.

Isis militants destroy 2,000-year-old statue of lion at Palmyra

AFP (2015). Isis militants destroy 2,000-year-old statue of lion at Palmyra. The Guardian. 2 July.

The artful dodger: Prolific forger Mark Landis gave all his counterfeit paintings away for free

Alex Dymoke (2015). The artful dodger: Prolific forger Mark Landis gave all his counterfeit paintings away for free. City AM. 2 July.

Rare Victorian perfume bottle stolen from Burton Constable Hall

Lucy Leeson (2015). Rare Victorian perfume bottle stolen from Burton Constable Hall. Hull Daily Mail. 2 July.

Looted treasures open door to a dark Nazi past

Richard Morrison (2015). Looted treasures open door to a dark Nazi past. The Australian. 2 July.

No hay robo de arte sacro en San Luis: INAH

No theft of sacred art in San Luis: INAH

Eduardo L. Marceleño (2015). No hay robo de arte sacro en San Luis: INAH. Plano Informativo. 2 July.

Chinese Art Professor Devoted to Ancient African Artifact Protection

All Africa (2015). Chinese Art Professor Devoted to Ancient African Artifact Protection. All Africa. 2 July.

Paintings stolen decades ago returning to Amsterdam Museum

Janene Van Jaarsveldt (2015). Paintings stolen decades ago returning to Amsterdam Museum. NL Times. 2 July.

Rare books: Foiling the thiefs

The Economist (2015). Rare books: Foiling the thiefs. The Economist. 2 July.

A $100,000 Eagle Finial

Maine Antique Digest (2015). A $100,000 Eagle Finial. Maine Antique Digest. 2 July.

Feds: Artist Terry Lee Whetstone Is a Fake Indian Read more at http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2015/07/02/feds-artist-terry-lee-whetstone-fake-indian-160941

Indian Country Today (2015). Feds: Artist Terry Lee Whetstone Is a Fake Indian Read more at http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2015/07/02/feds-artist-terry-lee-whetstone-fake-indian-160941. Indian Country Today. 2 July.

UNESCO lists Yemen world heritage sites as endangered

AFP (2015). UNESCO lists Yemen world heritage sites as endangered. Art Daily. 3 July.

Second World War tank and anti-aircraft gun found hidden in basement of villa in Germany

Melanie Hall (2015). Second World War tank and anti-aircraft gun found hidden in basement of villa in Germany. The Telegraph. 3 July.

Palmyra: looting under the rebels, the Assad regime and the Islamic State?

Sam Hardy (2015). Palmyra: looting under the rebels, the Assad regime and the Islamic State?. Conflict Antiquities. 3 July.

Looted in Syria – and sold in London: the British antiques shops dealing in artefacts smuggled by Isis

Rachel Shabi (2015). Looted in Syria – and sold in London: the British antiques shops dealing in artefacts smuggled by Isis. The Guardian. 3 July.

Missing Dutch art is discovered in Sussex

Rachel Millard (2015). Missing Dutch art is discovered in Sussex. The Argus. 3 July.

Gov't Restrictions Block Ways for Chinese Relics to Return Home

CRIEnglish (2015). Gov't Restrictions Block Ways for Chinese Relics to Return Home. CRIEnglish. 3 July.

Pläne der Bundesregierung: Scharfe Sanktionen beim Kunsthandel

Federal government plans tough sanctions against art trading

Spiegel Online (2015). Pläne der Bundesregierung: Scharfe Sanktionen beim Kunsthandel. Spiegel Online. 3 July.

जैन मंदिर पर चोरों का धावा, वर्षों पुरानी प्रतिमाएं चोरी

Jain temple invaded by thieves, age-old statues stolen

Rajasthan Patrika (2015). जैन मंदिर पर चोरों का धावा, वर्षों पुरानी प्रतिमाएं चोरी. Rajasthan Patrika. 3 July.

Hindus urge National Gallery of Australia to expedite provenance of Hindu statues

Merinews (2015). Hindus urge National Gallery of Australia to expedite provenance of Hindu statues. Merinews. 4 July.

Acto de desagravio ante el robo sacrílego en Valencia

Act of atonement against a sacrilegious robbery in Valencia

Religión Digital (2015). Acto de desagravio ante el robo sacrílego en Valencia. Religión Digital. 4 July.

Lowry's paintings are worth a fortune - but can you tell the real ones from the fakes?

Terry Payne (2015). Lowry's paintings are worth a fortune - but can you tell the real ones from the fakes?. Radio Times. 5 July.

Robbery attempt at Jain temple foiled

TNN (2015). Robbery attempt at Jain temple foiled. The Times of India. 5 July.

Serpent Mound damaged by vandalism over Fourth of July weekend

Rory Ryan (2015). Serpent Mound damaged by vandalism over Fourth of July weekend. The Highland County Press. 5 July.

Museum hands back Renaissance riches linked to Nazi looters

Anita Singh (2015). Museum hands back Renaissance riches linked to Nazi looters. The Telegraph. 5 July.

Precious artefacts get damaged, others face risk of theft during shifting

Peerzada Salman (2015). Precious artefacts get damaged, others face risk of theft during shifting. Dawn. 5 July.

A part of Tutmosis Karnak column arrives home from London

Nevine El-Aref (2015). A part of Tutmosis Karnak column arrives home from London. Ahram Online. 5 July.

Adirondack Town Mystery: Who Stole Marker for a Civil War Photographer?

Paul Post (2015). Adirondack Town Mystery: Who Stole Marker for a Civil War Photographer?. The New York Times. 6 July.

Plea for return of artworks

Carla Green (2015). Plea for return of artworks. Otago Daily Times. 6 July.

Master forger makes rare appearance to help TV investigation into art fraud

Liam Thorp (2015). Master forger makes rare appearance to help TV investigation into art fraud. This is Lancashire. 6 July.

Denuncian ante PGR al Obispo de Cuernavaca por robo

Bishop of Cuernavaca reported to the Attorney General's Office for theft

David Monroy (2015). Denuncian ante PGR al Obispo de Cuernavaca por robo. Milenio. 6 July.

Jewish Woman Works to Return 100 Torahs Ransacked by Nazis

Sol Rieger (2015). Jewish Woman Works to Return 100 Torahs Ransacked by Nazis. JP Updates. 6 July.

France discreetly returns looted gold antiquities to China

Henry Samuel (2015). France discreetly returns looted gold antiquities to China. The Telegraph. 6 July.

Hindu cleric targets QAGOMA for return of Indian antiquities

Gina Fairley (2015). Hindu cleric targets QAGOMA for return of Indian antiquities. Visual Arts Hub. 6 July.

தேவகோட்டை அருகே கோவிலில் சிலை திருடிய மாணவர் உள்பட 2 பேர் கைது

Two, including a student, arrested for stealing a statue in a temple near Devakottai

Maalaimalar (2015). தேவகோட்டை அருகே கோவிலில் சிலை திருடிய மாணவர் உள்பட 2 பேர் கைது. Maalaimalar. 6 July.

Swiss art dealer seeks to have assets unfrozen

Selina Lum (2015). Swiss art dealer seeks to have assets unfrozen. The Straits Times. 7 July.

How my family recovered a painting stolen by the Nazis and sold it for $2.9 million

Peter J. Toren (2015). How my family recovered a painting stolen by the Nazis and sold it for $2.9 million. Yahoo News. 7 July.

Father-son caught red-handed trying to sell several ivory artifacts online

Chetan R (2015). Father-son caught red-handed trying to sell several ivory artifacts online. Bangalore Mirror. 7 July.

Demandan rescate de vestigios arqueológicos de Tlaltizapán

Demands to save the archaeological sites of Tlaltizapán

Evaristo Torres (2015). Demandan rescate de vestigios arqueológicos de Tlaltizapán. La Unión de Morelos. 7 July.

Direct CCTV darshan to prevent theft in temples

Niranjan Kaggere (2015). Direct CCTV darshan to prevent theft in temples. Bangalore Mirror. 7 July.

Asegura obispo de Cuernavaca que no robó arte sacro

Bishop of Cuernavaca asserts that he did not steal sacred art

Agencia Universal (2015). Asegura obispo de Cuernavaca que no robó arte sacro. El Manana. 7 July.

Cleveland artist Frank Oriti says London's National Portrait Gallery reports his painting safe after attempted theft

Steven Litt (2015). Cleveland artist Frank Oriti says London's National Portrait Gallery reports his painting safe after attempted theft. Cleveland.com. 8 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.

Van found minus art

Carla Green (2015). Van found minus art. Otago Daily Times. 8 July.

Help to bring home likely stolen statue from US museum

S. Vijay Kumar (2015). Help to bring home likely stolen statue from US museum. The Times of India. 8 July.

Major Native American jewelry collection stolen

Chris McKee (2015). Major Native American jewelry collection stolen. KRQE News. 8 July.

Hôtel Drouot auction house removal men and auctioneers to stand trial for alleged art thefts

Doug Bolton (2015). Hôtel Drouot auction house removal men and auctioneers to stand trial for alleged art thefts. The Independent. 8 July.

Bronze statue worth £40,000 stolen in brazen daytime raid in Mayfair

Paul Gallagher (2015). Bronze statue worth £40,000 stolen in brazen daytime raid in Mayfair. The Independent. 8 July.

Israel cites boycotts, foreign relations in refusal to divulge West Bank archaeology info

Nir Hasson (2015). Israel cites boycotts, foreign relations in refusal to divulge West Bank archaeology info. Haaretz. 8 July.

Theft won't destroy Napoleon's connection to Mt Martha homestead

Sarah Hudson (2015). Theft won't destroy Napoleon's connection to Mt Martha homestead. The Weekly Times. 8 July.

Two Dacian gold coins recovered in Poland

ActMedia (2015). Two Dacian gold coins recovered in Poland. ActMedia. 8 July.

Father enlists 4 kids to unearth 'treasure' from Second Temple period protected by 'demon'

Daniel K. Eisenbud (2015). Father enlists 4 kids to unearth 'treasure' from Second Temple period protected by 'demon'. The Jerusalem Post. 8 July.

Vandals spray paint tag on ancient St Andrews Harbour wall

Michael Alexander (2015). Vandals spray paint tag on ancient St Andrews Harbour wall. The Courier. 8 July.

El Retorno de lo Nuestro- Patrimonio Recuperado

The Return of What's Ours: Recovered Heritage

Costa Rica On (2015). El Retorno de lo Nuestro- Patrimonio Recuperado. Costa Rica On. 8 July.

Serpent Mound suspect arrested

Times Gazette (2015). Serpent Mound suspect arrested. Times Gazette. 8 July.

35 Greco-Roman artifacts seized in illicit digging attempt in Alexandria

The Cairo Post (2015). 35 Greco-Roman artifacts seized in illicit digging attempt in Alexandria. The Cairo Post. 8 July.

$70K statue torn from downtown Portland pedestal

KATU (2015). $70K statue torn from downtown Portland pedestal. KATU. 9 July.

Theft threatens the future of Britain's historic churches

Matthew Cooper (2015). Theft threatens the future of Britain's historic churches. Apollo. 9 July.

Collector Fights for African Art

Raphael Minder (2015). Collector Fights for African Art. The New York Times. 9 July.

'Art of the Con' paints revealing picture of scammed collectors

Carolina A. Miranda (2015). 'Art of the Con' paints revealing picture of scammed collectors. Los Angeles Times. 9 July.

Father turns in son for Pune temple theft

Chaitraly Deshmukh (2015). Father turns in son for Pune temple theft. Mid-day. 9 July.

Rare Rodin sculpture stolen during $1 million Beverly Hills heist recovered in London

Matilda Battersby (2015). Rare Rodin sculpture stolen during $1 million Beverly Hills heist recovered in London. The Independent. 9 July.

Thieves take away antiquated idol from Dhar Rd Jain temple

FPJ Bureau (2015). Thieves take away antiquated idol from Dhar Rd Jain temple. The Free Press Journal. 9 July.

Pune: Gold ornaments worth 50 lakh stolen from Mandai Ganesh temple

Express News Service (2015). Pune: Gold ornaments worth 50 lakh stolen from Mandai Ganesh temple. The Indian Express. 9 July.

German court studying Gurlitt will seeks psychiatric report

Associated Press (2015). German court studying Gurlitt will seeks psychiatric report. ABC United States. 10 July.

Cassirer v. Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection Foundation: Application of Spanish Law of Adverse Possession Vests Title to Pissaro Painting in Spanish Museum, Not Original Owner's Heirs

Kevin P. Ray (2015). Cassirer v. Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection Foundation: Application of Spanish Law of Adverse Possession Vests Title to Pissaro Painting in Spanish Museum, Not Original Owner's Heirs. The National Law Review. 10 July.

Essex Police leads national campaign targeting illegal treasure hunters

Will Lodge (2015). Essex Police leads national campaign targeting illegal treasure hunters. East Anglian Daily Times. 10 July.

Queensland Art Gallery probes past of Hindu statues

Kristian Silva (2015). Queensland Art Gallery probes past of Hindu statues. Brisbane Times. 10 July.

$1 million reward offered for ruby slippers stolen from Minnesota museum

Lisa Kaczke (2015). $1 million reward offered for ruby slippers stolen from Minnesota museum. Grand Forks Herald. 10 July.

Elgin debt relief

Jonathan Foreman (2015). Elgin debt relief. Politico. 10 July.

Detenidos dos vecinos de Arnedo por robos en iglesias y viviendas

Two men from Arnedo arrested for robberies of churches and homes

La Rioja (2015). Detenidos dos vecinos de Arnedo por robos en iglesias y viviendas. La Rioja. 10 July.

Charges laid over art theft

Chen Wen-chan (2015). Charges laid over art theft. Taipei Times. 10 July.

Meet the 'Sherlock Holmes' of the art world

Jessica Berthereau (2015). Meet the 'Sherlock Holmes' of the art world. Yahoo News. 10 July.

4-member Gang Held, Gold Seized

Express News Service (2015). 4-member Gang Held, Gold Seized. The New Indian Express. 10 July.

Mandai Ganpati temple gold haul: Suspect nabbed while unscrewing tap from court in Shivajinagar

Express News Service (2015). Mandai Ganpati temple gold haul: Suspect nabbed while unscrewing tap from court in Shivajinagar. The Indian Express. 10 July.

Have you seen this plant?

Chase Olivarius-Mcallister (2015). Have you seen this plant?. The Durango Herald. 10 July.

I followed my heart. We may be poor, but we are not criminal

Anurag Bende (2015). I followed my heart. We may be poor, but we are not criminal. Pune Mirror. 11 July.

Windows of Egyptian Museum broken from consulate explosion

Nevine El-Aref (2015). Windows of Egyptian Museum broken from consulate explosion. Ahram Online. 11 July.

Entire SPECIES Found Piled In Shipping Crate

Ameena Schelling (2015). Entire SPECIES Found Piled In Shipping Crate. The Dodo. 11 July.

Thailand returns 16 smuggled artefacts to Cambodia

Prangthong Jitcharoenkul (2015). Thailand returns 16 smuggled artefacts to Cambodia. Bangkok Post. 12 July.

Cambodia Creates 'Border Pass' for Workers in Thailand

Chea Vannak (2015). Cambodia Creates 'Border Pass' for Workers in Thailand. Khmer Times. 12 July.

Syria civil war: Bomb damages Aleppo's ancient citadel

BBC News (2015). Syria civil war: Bomb damages Aleppo's ancient citadel. BBC News. 12 July.

Police arrest Jewish suspects in arson at 'loaves and fishes' church

The Times of Israel (2015). Police arrest Jewish suspects in arson at 'loaves and fishes' church. The Times of Israel. 12 July.

Thief returns stolen Roman ballista stones

Ilan Ben Zion (2015). Thief returns stolen Roman ballista stones. The Times of Israel. 13 July.

Sin miedo asegura obispo de Cuernavaca por el robo de arte sacro

Bishop of Cuernavaca doesn't fear the investigation for robbery of sacred art

Dulce Gaviña (2015). Sin miedo asegura obispo de Cuernavaca por el robo de arte sacro. El Sol de Puebla. 13 July.

मंदिर से चुराया घंटा, आरोपी गिरफ्तार

Gong stolen from temple, suspect arrested

Navbharat Times (2015). मंदिर से चुराया घंटा, आरोपी गिरफ्तार. Navbharat Times. 13 July.

Filmmaker Joe Gibbons Gets a Year in Prison for a Robbery He Called Performance Art

Noah Remnick (2015). Filmmaker Joe Gibbons Gets a Year in Prison for a Robbery He Called Performance Art. The New York Times. 13 July.

Man who transported stolen Wyeth paintings to be sentenced

Judy Harrison (2015). Man who transported stolen Wyeth paintings to be sentenced. Bangor Daily News. 13 July.

Egyptian authorities seize guns, drugs and stolen art in operation targeting illicit goods

Interpol (2015). Egyptian authorities seize guns, drugs and stolen art in operation targeting illicit goods. Interpol. 13 July.

Congressional House Chairman Bishop Calls Native American Artifacts "Bull Crap – Not an Antiquity"

Native News Online (2015). Congressional House Chairman Bishop Calls Native American Artifacts "Bull Crap – Not an Antiquity". Native News Online. 13 July.

Nuevamente roban en una capilla

Chapel robbed again

Diario El Comercial (2015). Nuevamente roban en una capilla. Diario El Comercial. 13 July.

Two stolen Panchaloha idols worth Rs 1 cr found

Press Trust of India (2015). Two stolen Panchaloha idols worth Rs 1 cr found. Business Standard. 13 July.

Is BSU museum piece stolen art?

Seth Slabaugh (2015). Is BSU museum piece stolen art?. The Star Press. 14 July.

Why Baselitz could be the first of many artists to 'bloodlet' Germany's museums

Peter Raue (2015). Why Baselitz could be the first of many artists to 'bloodlet' Germany's museums. DW. 14 July.

Germany to gift stolen durga idol back to PM Modi

Mail Today (2015). Germany to gift stolen durga idol back to PM Modi. India Today. 14 July.

Ex-Harrisburg mayor accused of corruption

Karen Langley (2015). Ex-Harrisburg mayor accused of corruption. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. 14 July.

Full Interview with Dr. Donna Yates about art trafficking

Nithin Sridhar (2015). Full Interview with Dr. Donna Yates about art trafficking. NewsGram. 14 July.

Sacred Indian art is seen more as "Art" than as "Sacred" in the art market: Dr. Donna Yates

Nithin Sridhar (2015). Sacred Indian art is seen more as "Art" than as "Sacred" in the art market: Dr. Donna Yates. NewsGram. 14 July.

US Law Firm Files Lawsuit to Return Armenian Property in Incirlik Turkey

Massis Post (2015). US Law Firm Files Lawsuit to Return Armenian Property in Incirlik Turkey. Massis Post. 14 July.

Turkish manuscripts returned from US

Anadolu Agency (2015). Turkish manuscripts returned from US. Hurriyet Daily News. 14 July.

Ancient Idol of Lord Nataraja Stolen From Temple in Tamil Nadu

Press Trust of India (2015). Ancient Idol of Lord Nataraja Stolen From Temple in Tamil Nadu. NDTV. 14 July.

S. Korea to return stolen Buddha statue to Japan

Akihiko Kaise (2015). S. Korea to return stolen Buddha statue to Japan. The Asahi Shimbun. 15 July.

Imprimir Enviar Recomienda INAH denunciar saqueo de fósiles

INAH recommends the reporting of fossil looting

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

The skull of famed horror film director is stolen; 'Satanists' suspected

Justin Wm. Moyer (2015). The skull of famed horror film director is stolen; 'Satanists' suspected. The Washington Post. 15 July.

Serpent Mound vandal's punishment: Research paper?

Carrie Blackmore Smith (2015). Serpent Mound vandal's punishment: Research paper?. Cincinnati.com. 15 July.

The lost Gerald Ford portrait: An art mystery

Lisa Belkin (2015). The lost Gerald Ford portrait: An art mystery. Yahoo News. 15 July.

Sotheby's sued over John Olsen artworks

Michaela Boland (2015). Sotheby's sued over John Olsen artworks. The Australian. 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.

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.

Art dealer's 'ambulance chasers' Holocaust restitution jibe criticised

Sandy Rashty (2015). Art dealer's 'ambulance chasers' Holocaust restitution jibe criticised. The Jewish Chronicle. 15 July.

Opinion: Return the Manitou Stone to its rightful owners

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

Elderly man, 73, left 'devastated' by theft of World War Two Jeep from Imperial War Museum, Duxford

Cambridge News (2015). Elderly man, 73, left 'devastated' by theft of World War Two Jeep from Imperial War Museum, Duxford. Cambridge News. 15 July.

Records detail arrests, pursuit of N.C. Wyeth art stolen in Maine

Scott Dolan (2015). Records detail arrests, pursuit of N.C. Wyeth art stolen in Maine. Portland Press Herald. 16 July.

"When they are destroyed they are gone permanently": Museum asks detectorists not to melt Civil War musket and cannon balls

Ben Miller (2015). "When they are destroyed they are gone permanently": Museum asks detectorists not to melt Civil War musket and cannon balls. Culture 24. 16 July.

Cheshire places of worship have almost 300 items stolen from them in three years

Frances Barrett (2015). Cheshire places of worship have almost 300 items stolen from them in three years. The Chester Chronicle. 16 July.

Inside the turbulent world of Barry Clifford, a pirate-ship hunter under attack

Abby Phillip (2015). Inside the turbulent world of Barry Clifford, a pirate-ship hunter under attack. The Washington Post. 16 July.

'Criminology tools can curb illicit trade in artefacts'

Himalayan News Service (2015). 'Criminology tools can curb illicit trade in artefacts'. The Himalayan Times. 16 July.

Meeting to tackle heritage crime at Bexhill Museum

Bexhill-on-sea Observer (2015). Meeting to tackle heritage crime at Bexhill Museum. Bexhill-on-sea Observer. 16 July.

Baselitz removes art from Dresden gallery

DW (2015). Baselitz removes art from Dresden gallery. DW. 17 July.

Polonnaruwa museum is exposed to theft due to malfunction of main door

Hiru News (2015). Polonnaruwa museum is exposed to theft due to malfunction of main door. Hiru News. 17 July.

Art World Defends Bank Robber 'Performer'

Justin Joffe (2015). Art World Defends Bank Robber 'Performer'. Observer. 17 July.

Bringing life to Peru's ancient mummies

Helena Cavendish de Moura (2015). Bringing life to Peru's ancient mummies. CNN. 17 July.

The skull robbers: how celebrity culture lost its head

Colin Dickey (2015). The skull robbers: how celebrity culture lost its head. The Guardian. 17 July.

Missing 'Vampire' Director's Skull: Why People Snatch Bodies

Stephanie Pappas (2015). Missing 'Vampire' Director's Skull: Why People Snatch Bodies. Live Science. 17 July.

Race to save priceless artefacts from the sunken HMS Victory after looters target its two nearest wrecks in the English Channel

David Wilkes (2015). Race to save priceless artefacts from the sunken HMS Victory after looters target its two nearest wrecks in the English Channel. The Daily Mail. 17 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.

प्राचीन जैन मंदिर से दानपेटी व छत्र चोरी

Ancient Jain temple donation box, parasol theft

Naidunia (2015). प्राचीन जैन मंदिर से दानपेटी व छत्र चोरी. Naidunia. 17 July.

Stolen statue returned: Government must actively seek return of looted artifacts

The Korea Herald (2015). Stolen statue returned: Government must actively seek return of looted artifacts. Korea Herald. 17 July.

भदौरा के महामाया मंदिर में चोरों का धावा

Mahamaya temple theft

Naidunia (2015). भदौरा के महामाया मंदिर में चोरों का धावा. Naidunia. 18 July.

వెంకటేశ్వర స్వామి ఆలయంలో చోరీ

Theft in Venkateshwara Swamy Temple

Namasthe Telangaana (2015). వెంకటేశ్వర స్వామి ఆలయంలో చోరీ. Namasthe Telangaana. 18 July.

Kinky Dolls Stolen from Japanese Sex Museum

Eric Stimson (2015). Kinky Dolls Stolen from Japanese Sex Museum. Anime News Network. 19 July.

Ohio university grapples with case of missing mosaic

Jennifer Pinkowski (2015). Ohio university grapples with case of missing mosaic. Al Jazeera. 19 July.

'Chinese student held in Iraq not IS linked'

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

Roban la imagen de San Judas Tadeo de templo poblano

Statue of Saint Judas Tadeo stolen from community temple

Cambio de Puebla (2015). Roban la imagen de San Judas Tadeo de templo poblano. Cambio de Puebla. 20 July.

Chapel Island First Nation celebrates return of historic altar

Peggy MacDonald (2015). Chapel Island First Nation celebrates return of historic altar. CBC. 20 July.

Artwork, arson and insurance fraud have Sotheby's in a bind

Janene Van Jaarsveldt (2015). Artwork, arson and insurance fraud have Sotheby's in a bind. NL Times. 20 July.

Super-rich art collectors settle bitter dispute with dealer they treated 'like a son'

The Telegraph (2015). Super-rich art collectors settle bitter dispute with dealer they treated 'like a son'. The Telegraph. 20 July.

Stolen Buddhist painting returned from U.S.

So Jung Park (2015). Stolen Buddhist painting returned from U.S.. The Korea Observer. 21 July.

Enduring controversy: BP sponsorship ignites new row over British Museum's Indigenous exhibition

Paul Daley (2015). Enduring controversy: BP sponsorship ignites new row over British Museum's Indigenous exhibition. The Guardian. 21 July.

Artifact smuggling, recovery both on the rise

Ahmet Topal (2015). Artifact smuggling, recovery both on the rise. Daily Sabah. 21 July.

Das Werk von Gerhard Richter: Ich mal mir meine Welt

The work of Gerhard Richter: I paint my world

Bernhard Schulz (2015). Das Werk von Gerhard Richter: Ich mal mir meine Welt. Der Tagesspiegel. 21 July.

PGR rescata piezas mayas

PGR rescues Maya artefacts

La Verdad (2015). PGR rescata piezas mayas. La Verdad. 21 July.

Karmapa, Pema Chödrön endorse Buddhist art "caretaking" project

Heather Wardle (2015). Karmapa, Pema Chödrön endorse Buddhist art "caretaking" project. Lion's Roar. 21 July.

Chinese librarian replaced 140 masters paintings with works he painted himself

Nicola Davison (2015). Chinese librarian replaced 140 masters paintings with works he painted himself. The Telegraph. 21 July.

Man admits swapping classic Chinese artworks for fakes he painted himself

Associated Press (2015). Man admits swapping classic Chinese artworks for fakes he painted himself. The Guardian. 21 July.

Comic Conman

Russell Brandom (2015). Comic Conman. The Verge. 22 July.

Mobster Tied To Boston Art Heist Assails FBI Tactics

Edmund H. Mahony (2015). Mobster Tied To Boston Art Heist Assails FBI Tactics. Hartford Courant. 22 July.

Stolen painting found after 19 years

Raymond Johnston (2015). Stolen painting found after 19 years. Prague Post. 22 July.

Statute of Limitations Issues in Looted-Art Cases

Chris Michaels (2015). Statute of Limitations Issues in Looted-Art Cases. The Legal Intelligencer. 22 July.

Heartwarming honesty of car boot punter sees stolen medieval brass returned to Lincolnshire church

East Lindsey Target (2015). Heartwarming honesty of car boot punter sees stolen medieval brass returned to Lincolnshire church. East Lindsey Target. 22 July.

Return of Chinese Antiquities Sparks Collectors' Fury

Sébastien Blanc (2015). Return of Chinese Antiquities Sparks Collectors' Fury. Khmer Times. 23 July.

Recobran arte sacro del siglo XVIII robado en Xiloxoxtla, Tlaxcala

18th century sacred art stolen from Xiloxoxtla, Tlaxcala recovered

Miriam Bueno (2015). Recobran arte sacro del siglo XVIII robado en Xiloxoxtla, Tlaxcala. Noticieros Televisa. 23 July.

Man, woman accused of stealing ancient ivory penis carvings from NC business

Fox (2015). Man, woman accused of stealing ancient ivory penis carvings from NC business. Fox. 23 July.

Cajamarca: Police seize Pre-Inca blankets

Hillary Ojeda (2015). Cajamarca: Police seize Pre-Inca blankets. Peru This Week. 23 July.

Emprenderán proceso legal contra daño patrimonial en Tlaltizapán

Legal proceedings begun for loss of heritage in Tlaltizapán

Angelina Albarrán (2015). Emprenderán proceso legal contra daño patrimonial en Tlaltizapán. El Sol de Cuautla. 23 July.

Latitude Festival golden heads art stolen

BBC News (2015). Latitude Festival golden heads art stolen. BBC News. 23 July.

The Ultimate Temple Raider?: Inside an Antiquities-Smuggling Operation

Tom Mashberg (2015). The Ultimate Temple Raider?: Inside an Antiquities-Smuggling Operation. The New York Times. 23 July.

Accused of thefts from History Museum, former volunteer shifts blame

Phil Fairbanks (2015). Accused of thefts from History Museum, former volunteer shifts blame. Buffalo News. 23 July.

Curator Theft Raises Museum Alarms

Niu Honglin (2015). Curator Theft Raises Museum Alarms. CRIEnglish. 23 July.

How to Smuggle a Saint Out of India

The New York Times (2015). How to Smuggle a Saint Out of India. The New York Times. 23 July.

Police recovers statues worth Rs 5 cr in UP

Press Trust of India (2015). Police recovers statues worth Rs 5 cr in UP. Press Trust of India. 23 July.

Key witness' age spurs cops to speed up 1994 Tataguni case

Kushala S (2015). Key witness' age spurs cops to speed up 1994 Tataguni case. Bangalore Mirror. 24 July.

Protecting the ruins

Sarthak Mani (2015). Protecting the ruins. Nepali Times. 24 July.

Dr. Morris Confirms That Myles Damaged Uxbenka

Daniel Ortiz (2015). Dr. Morris Confirms That Myles Damaged Uxbenka. 7 News Belize. 24 July.

Ex-mayor of Pennsylvania's capital charged with corruption

Alan Binder (2015). Ex-mayor of Pennsylvania's capital charged with corruption. Sentinel Republic. 24 July.

Bronze bust of 'Faust' writer Goethe stolen from Rochester park

Geoff Hebert (2015). Bronze bust of 'Faust' writer Goethe stolen from Rochester park. Syracuse.com. 24 July.

The National Museum: Gilded threads of gifting and looting

Nayanjot Lahiri (2015). The National Museum: Gilded threads of gifting and looting. Hindustan Times. 24 July.

Disgusted residents hope ancient DEATH CURSE will 'scare the s**t' out of neds who sprayed a penis and a swastika on a church

Oliver Norton (2015). Disgusted residents hope ancient DEATH CURSE will 'scare the s**t' out of neds who sprayed a penis and a swastika on a church. Daily Record. 24 July.

Carson man pleads guilty in case of stolen antiques

Andrew Oxford (2015). Carson man pleads guilty in case of stolen antiques. The Taos News. 24 July.

Post Box public sculpture latest to be stolen in Tehran

Payvand News (2015). Post Box public sculpture latest to be stolen in Tehran. Radio Zamaneh. 24 July.

Cufflinks made from Bluebird car and worth £3,500 stolen from Beaulieu

Christopher Yandell (2015). Cufflinks made from Bluebird car and worth £3,500 stolen from Beaulieu. Southern Daily Echo. 24 July.

WWII Purple Heart Medals return home

Randall Stillinger (2015). WWII Purple Heart Medals return home. DVIDS. 24 July.

Bangs Hallet House robbery in Yarmouth remains unsolved

Conor Powers-Smith (2015). Bangs Hallet House robbery in Yarmouth remains unsolved. Wicked Local. 24 July.

Two stolen artworks by Goya and Rubens returned to Voergaard Castle

Art Media Agency (2015). Two stolen artworks by Goya and Rubens returned to Voergaard Castle. Art Media Agency. 24 July.

500-yr-old idols stolen from Jain temple in Kanker, 4 recovered

TNN (2015). 500-yr-old idols stolen from Jain temple in Kanker, 4 recovered. The Times of India. 25 July.

Artists accuse local gallery of stealing their work

Dave Eckert (2015). Artists accuse local gallery of stealing their work. KCTV. 25 July.

Iglesia de Huari reporta un robo de magnitud

Church of Huari reports major theft

Giannina Machicado (2015). Iglesia de Huari reporta un robo de magnitud. Los Tiempos. 25 July.

Burglars hit Masonic Lodge

Rachel Van Horn (2015). Burglars hit Masonic Lodge. Woodward News. 26 July.

Rep. Wesselhöft Urges Oklahoma University To Return Holocaust Painting

Suzanne Vega (2015). Rep. Wesselhöft Urges Oklahoma University To Return Holocaust Painting. JP Updates. 26 July.

Police arrest suspect in alleged chain-saw theft from renowned South Jersey artist

Joe Warner (2015). Police arrest suspect in alleged chain-saw theft from renowned South Jersey artist. NJ.com. 26 July.

Sekhemka statue export: PM David Cameron urged to "intervene"

BBC News (2015). Sekhemka statue export: PM David Cameron urged to "intervene". BBC News. 26 July.

Honour etched in stone

Prakesh Bhandari (2015). Honour etched in stone. The Statesman. 26 July.

Thieves strike at three places, including temple

The Hindu (2015). Thieves strike at three places, including temple. The Hindu. 26 July.

Idol stolen from Jain temple in Madhya Pradesh

Niti Central (2015). Idol stolen from Jain temple in Madhya Pradesh. Niti Central. 26 July.

Ancient coins missing from Lucknow museum

The Asian Age (2015). Ancient coins missing from Lucknow museum. The Asian Age. 26 July.

What Big Data Strategists Can Learn From A Con Artist

Margaret Harrist (2015). What Big Data Strategists Can Learn From A Con Artist. Forbes. 27 July.

Lauder Hires ACG to Pursue Nazi-Stolen Art

Kevin McCauley (2015). Lauder Hires ACG to Pursue Nazi-Stolen Art. O'Dwyer's. 27 July.

Theft in Lingala temple

Sakshi Post (2015). Theft in Lingala temple. Sakshi Post. 27 July.

Committee constituted for framing security policy of museums

Press Trust of India (2015). Committee constituted for framing security policy of museums. Business Standard. 27 July.

Does Cecily Brown Have a Copycat?

Noelle Bodick (2015). Does Cecily Brown Have a Copycat?. Blouin ArtInfo. 28 July.

Museum in Cable St about women and suffragettes turns out to be 'Jack the Ripper'

Mike Brooke (2015). Museum in Cable St about women and suffragettes turns out to be 'Jack the Ripper'. The Docklands & East London Advertiser. 28 July.

Antiquities Found on Shipwreck That Carried Elgin Marbles

Rossella Lorenzi (2015). Antiquities Found on Shipwreck That Carried Elgin Marbles. Discovery News. 28 July.

Federal suit over Ulysses S. Grant's coat, cup dismissed

Steve Marroni (2015). Federal suit over Ulysses S. Grant's coat, cup dismissed. The Patriot News. 28 July.

Man cutting hedge finds stolen paintings worth €180,000

Michael Parsons (2015). Man cutting hedge finds stolen paintings worth €180,000. The Irish Times. 28 July.

Des voleurs dérobent des objets au musée d'horlogerie

Thieves steal items from clock museum

Tribune de Genève (2015). Des voleurs dérobent des objets au musée d'horlogerie. Tribune de Genève. 28 July.

Stolen Rodin sculpture recovered through lucky breaks, persistent chipping

David Ng (2015). Stolen Rodin sculpture recovered through lucky breaks, persistent chipping. Los Angeles Times. 29 July.

Hasta 10 años de prisión para quienes demolieron capilla del siglo XIX

Up to 10 years in prison for people who demolished 19th century chapel

Lucía Pérez (2015). Hasta 10 años de prisión para quienes demolieron capilla del siglo XIX. E-consulta. 29 July.

Startup wants to catalogue every piece of artwork ever

James Tarmy (2015). Startup wants to catalogue every piece of artwork ever. Financial Review. 29 July.

Charity money and medals stolen in Ramsgate Maritime Museum raid

Tom Barnes (2015). Charity money and medals stolen in Ramsgate Maritime Museum raid. Isle of Thanet Gazette. 29 July.

Swiss watches stolen in second museum break-in

Caroline Bishop (2015). Swiss watches stolen in second museum break-in. The Local. 29 July.

Portland man pleads guilty to art-forgery scheme

Steven Dubois (2015). Portland man pleads guilty to art-forgery scheme. The Washington Times. 29 July.

Finding stolen works a huge challenge

Lila Sarick (2015). Finding stolen works a huge challenge. The Canadian Jewish News. 29 July.

Returning Nazi-looted art in Canada

Lila Sarick (2015). Returning Nazi-looted art in Canada. The Canadian Jewish News. 29 July.

Is Art Theft and Copyright Infringement On the Rise?

Nduta Waweru (2015). Is Art Theft and Copyright Infringement On the Rise?. All Africa. 29 July.

Feds probe MU artifact collection

Curtis Johnson (2015). Feds probe MU artifact collection. The Herald-Dispatch. 29 July.

El fructuoso negocio de la industria "cazatesoros" en Florida

The fruitful "treasure hunting" business in Florida

La Vanguardia (2015). El fructuoso negocio de la industria "cazatesoros" en Florida. La Vanguardia. 29 July.

Criminal case opened on 'damaging world's oldest wooden statue'

The Siberian Times (2015). Criminal case opened on 'damaging world's oldest wooden statue'. The Siberian Times. 29 July.

An interview with Wesley A. Fisher on the restitution of Nazi-looted art

AMA (2015). An interview with Wesley A. Fisher on the restitution of Nazi-looted art. AMA. 30 July.

India demands return of objects stolen from its temples

AMA (2015). India demands return of objects stolen from its temples. AMA. 30 July.

Roban dos medallas de la Virgen de los Dolores de Villanueva del Trabuco

Two medals stole from Our Lady of Sorrows in Villanueva del Trabuco

Rocío Luque (2015). Roban dos medallas de la Virgen de los Dolores de Villanueva del Trabuco. La Opinión de Málaga. 30 July.

Inside the Underground Trade to Sell Off Syria's History

Mike Giglio (2015). Inside the Underground Trade to Sell Off Syria's History. Buzz Feed News. 30 July.

Ancient pictographs near Helena irreparably vandalized

Tom Kuglin (2015). Ancient pictographs near Helena irreparably vandalized. Independent Record. 30 July.

Adega gallery raided in Algarve's first art heist

Carrie-Marie Bratley (2015). Adega gallery raided in Algarve's first art heist. The Portugal News. 30 July.

Statues built on ancient bricks

Khouth Sophak Chakrya (2015). Statues built on ancient bricks. The Phnom Penh Post. 30 July.

Roban un cáliz de la parroquia San Juan Bautista de Estella

Chalice stolen from the parish church of San Juan Bautista Estella

María Puy Portillo (2015). Roban un cáliz de la parroquia San Juan Bautista de Estella. Diario de Navarra. 30 July.

New Technique May Identify Stolen Stones

Archaeology (2015). New Technique May Identify Stolen Stones. Archaeology. 30 July.

Antiquities theft thwarted near Beit Shemesh in late night helicopter chase

Hayah Goldlist-Eichler (2015). Antiquities theft thwarted near Beit Shemesh in late night helicopter chase. The Jerusalem Post. 30 July.

Neo-Nazi group loses appeal to inherit $250K coin collection

CBC (2015). Neo-Nazi group loses appeal to inherit $250K coin collection. CBC. 31 July.

Thieves strike Vijayapura temple, make away with jewellery worth 12.7lakh

TNN (2015). Thieves strike Vijayapura temple, make away with jewellery worth 12.7lakh. The Times of India. 31 July.

Artist victim of late-night antics

Rebecca Ryan (2015). Artist victim of late-night antics. Otago Daily Times. 31 July.

Palestinian artist's work to go on display in London after Channel 4's Jon Snow smuggles it out of Gaza

Nick Clark (2015). Palestinian artist's work to go on display in London after Channel 4's Jon Snow smuggles it out of Gaza. The Independent. 31 July.

Sotheby's primed for battle over John Olsen copyright

Michaela Boland (2015). Sotheby's primed for battle over John Olsen copyright. The Australian. 31 July.

Crucifixes and plaque of Christ discovered in Fulham estate

Goolistan Cooper (2015). Crucifixes and plaque of Christ discovered in Fulham estate. Get West London. 31 July.

Art, royalties and other treasures of unclaimed estates

Kevin Peachy (2015). Art, royalties and other treasures of unclaimed estates. BBC News. 31 July.

The story of art forgers is one of fame, money and talent

Steve Siegel (2015). The story of art forgers is one of fame, money and talent. The Morning Call. 31 July.

How are Austerity Measures Harming Architectural and Archeological Preservation in Greece?

Patrick Sisson (2015). How are Austerity Measures Harming Architectural and Archeological Preservation in Greece?. Curbed. 31 July.

Looters find path to export antiquities via Lebanon

Al Monitor (2015). Looters find path to export antiquities via Lebanon. Al Monitor. 31 July.

New York University in legal saga over Villa La Pietra, half a world away in Italy

Stephanie Kirchgaessner (2015). New York University in legal saga over Villa La Pietra, half a world away in Italy. The New York Times. 31 July.