German tourists scale Colosseum in night time stunt

Alexandra Sims (2016). German tourists scale Colosseum in night time stunt. The Independent. 1 August.

Magnus Art-Pricing App Pulled from Apple Store Amid Evidence of Extensive Data Theft

Brian Boucher (2016). Magnus Art-Pricing App Pulled from Apple Store Amid Evidence of Extensive Data Theft. ArtNet News. 1 August.

The Fight for Bears Ears National Monument

Kelly Bastone (2016). The Fight for Bears Ears National Monument. Backpacker. 1 August.

How One Colorado Man Disappeared While Hunting For Hidden Treasure

Robert Sanchez (2016). How One Colorado Man Disappeared While Hunting For Hidden Treasure. 5280. 1 August.

Trésors pillés : « La France doit répondre positivement á la demande du Bénin »

Pillaged Treasures: France must respond positively to Benin's demand

Le Monde (2016). Trésors pillés : « La France doit répondre positivement á la demande du Bénin ». Le Monde. 1 August.

Deities, not CM, to decide Raghunath temple's fate, says Maheshwar Singh

The Tribune (2016). Deities, not CM, to decide Raghunath temple's fate, says Maheshwar Singh. The Tribune. 1 August.

Police Name Five More Suspects in North Sumatra Buddhist Temple Attacks

Jakarta Globe (2016). Police Name Five More Suspects in North Sumatra Buddhist Temple Attacks. Jakarta Globe. 1 August.

Police Name Twelve Suspects in North Sumatra Temple Attacks

Jakarta Globe (2016). Police Name Twelve Suspects in North Sumatra Temple Attacks. Jakarta Globe. 1 August.

Dacoit gang busted, 4 held

Express News Service (2016). Dacoit gang busted, 4 held. The New Indian Express. 1 August.

Heavy bronze plaques stolen from New Brunswick Museum

Rachel Cave (2016). Heavy bronze plaques stolen from New Brunswick Museum. CBC. 2 August.

Himachal HC stays takeover of historic Kullu temple

IANS (2016). Himachal HC stays takeover of historic Kullu temple. The Hindu. 2 August.

Este fue el hombre que robó en el museo religioso de San Pedro de los Milagro

This is the man who robbed the religious museum of San Pedro de Milagro

Ana María Plata (2016). Este fue el hombre que robó en el museo religioso de San Pedro de los Milagro. Minuto 30. 2 August.

McDonald's advertising agency accused of plagiarising artist's viral cows video

Kate Nelson (2016). McDonald's advertising agency accused of plagiarising artist's viral cows video. The Independent. 2 August.

Sospechan pobladores de posible saqueo de piezas arqueológicas en Totolapan

Locals suspected of possible looting of archaeological objects in Totolapan

Rosendo Álvarez (2016). Sospechan pobladores de posible saqueo de piezas arqueológicas en Totolapan. La Unión de Morelos. 2 August.

Ronald Lauder, Advocate of Art Restitution, Says His Museum Holds a Clouded Work

Serge F. Kovaleski (2016). Ronald Lauder, Advocate of Art Restitution, Says His Museum Holds a Clouded Work. The New York Times. 2 August.

Cops nab man for stealing copper idol from Hindu temple in Penang

Malay Mail (2016). Cops nab man for stealing copper idol from Hindu temple in Penang. Malay Mail. 2 August.

Brazen Thieves Take $10,000 Painting Off Gallery Wall in San Pedro and Walk Away With It; Reward Offered

Kennedy Ryan (2016). Brazen Thieves Take $10,000 Painting Off Gallery Wall in San Pedro and Walk Away With It; Reward Offered. KTLA. 3 August.

Priceless stained glass window stolen from historic village church

Harborough Mail (2016). Priceless stained glass window stolen from historic village church. Harborough Mail. 3 August.

Utah Monument Fight Pits Native Americans Against Land-Use Militants

Jason Mark (2016). Utah Monument Fight Pits Native Americans Against Land-Use Militants. The American Prospect. 3 August.

The First Armed Art Heist in History Is Being Made Into a Movie

Danny Lewis (2016). The First Armed Art Heist in History Is Being Made Into a Movie. Smithsonian. 3 August.

The foot of Zeus

Llewelyn Morgan (2016). The foot of Zeus. Prospect Magazine. 3 August.

Returning the Elgin Marbles to Greece could ease Brexit negotiations

Spear's (2016). Returning the Elgin Marbles to Greece could ease Brexit negotiations. Spear's. 3 August.

Public art cancelled in Rio due to cultural budget cuts

Gabriella Angeleti (2016). Public art cancelled in Rio due to cultural budget cuts. The Art Newspaper. 3 August.

मंदिर से अष्टधातु की 4 मूर्तियां चोरी

4 ashtadhatu idols stolen from temple

Inextlive (2016). मंदिर से अष्टधातु की 4 मूर्तियां चोरी. Inextlive. 3 August.

How art detective Arthur Brand recovered two multi-million pound pieces of stolen art

Matilda Battersby (2016). How art detective Arthur Brand recovered two multi-million pound pieces of stolen art. The Independent. 3 August.

The Government Just Won a Long Legal Battle Over Rare Coins

Erin Blakemore (2016). The Government Just Won a Long Legal Battle Over Rare Coins. Smithsonian. 3 August.

100 Auction Houses Now Subscribing for Art Loss Register Due Diligence

Fine Books Magazine (2016). 100 Auction Houses Now Subscribing for Art Loss Register Due Diligence. Fine Books Magazine. 3 August.

US returned only eight antiquities during PM Narendra Modi's visit: Govt

Press Trust of India (2016). US returned only eight antiquities during PM Narendra Modi's visit: Govt. The Indian Express. 3 August.

Historias que demuestran el oscuro amor de los ladrones de arte por el verano

Stories that demonstrate the curious love of art thieves for summer

Karina Sainz Borgo (2016). Historias que demuestran el oscuro amor de los ladrones de arte por el verano. Voz Populi. 4 August.

What do auction house private sales mean for collectors and the art market?

Anna Brady (2016). What do auction house private sales mean for collectors and the art market?. Apollo. 4 August.

Magnus app founder hits back at critics

Melanie Gerlis (2016). Magnus app founder hits back at critics. The Art Newspaper. 4 August.

Ai Weiwei's Lawyer, Zhou Shifeng, Sentenced to Seven Years for 'Subversion'

Brian Boucher (2016). Ai Weiwei's Lawyer, Zhou Shifeng, Sentenced to Seven Years for 'Subversion'. ArtNet News. 4 August.

Why the booming contemporary art market is bad for art museums

Robert Ekelund (2016). Why the booming contemporary art market is bad for art museums. The Washington Post. 4 August.

Ukraine not letting go of stolen Dutch Art

Janene Pieters (2016). Ukraine not letting go of stolen Dutch Art. NL Times. 4 August.

Priceless Buri Ram lintel found in San Francisco

Ploenpote Atthakor (2016). Priceless Buri Ram lintel found in San Francisco. Bangkok Post. 4 August.

Police detain 5 Wakf members for illegally renovating Dome of Rock

Daniel K. Eisenbud (2016). Police detain 5 Wakf members for illegally renovating Dome of Rock. The Jerusalem Post. 4 August.

80%of Aleppo Old City square destroyed, residents lack tools to rebuild

Syria Direct (2016). 80%of Aleppo Old City square destroyed, residents lack tools to rebuild. Syria Direct. 4 August.

Robaron imágenes de las estaciones del viacrucis de la catedral San Francisco de Asís

Stations of the cross from the Cathedral of San Francisco de Asisi stolen

Caracol Radio (2016). Robaron imágenes de las estaciones del viacrucis de la catedral San Francisco de Asís. Caracol Radio. 4 August.

Robó en una ermita y fué detenido por querer venderles a los vecinos

Man robs chapel, is arrested trying to sell to neighbours.

Iguazu Noticias (2016). Robó en una ermita y fué detenido por querer venderles a los vecinos. Iguazu Noticias. 4 August.

Theft of three retablos from Spanish Market shocks, saddens artists

Andrew Oxford (2016). Theft of three retablos from Spanish Market shocks, saddens artists. Santa Fe New Mexican. 5 August.

90-Year-Old Vandalizes Crossword Artwork, Then Claims Copyright on the Result

Brian Boucher (2016). 90-Year-Old Vandalizes Crossword Artwork, Then Claims Copyright on the Result. ArtNet News. 5 August.

Vandals attack ancient castle with fire

Andrew Douglas (2016). Vandals attack ancient castle with fire. The Northern Echo. 5 August.

German culture minister promises to reform Limbach Commission after mounting criticism

Catherine Hickley (2016). German culture minister promises to reform Limbach Commission after mounting criticism. The Art Newspaper. 5 August.

Rumblings in the Auction World

Scott Reyburn (2016). Rumblings in the Auction World. The New York Times. 5 August.

Ancient Clay Figurine Repatriated to Cyprus from UK

Ioanna Zikakou (2016). Ancient Clay Figurine Repatriated to Cyprus from UK. Greek Reporter. 5 August.

Facebook credited with return of stolen $10,000 painting to San Pedro art gallery

Donna Littlejohn (2016). Facebook credited with return of stolen $10,000 painting to San Pedro art gallery. Daily Breeze. 5 August.

Call for ancient lintel to be returned from US exhibition

The Nation (2016). Call for ancient lintel to be returned from US exhibition. The Nation. 5 August.

WB govt wants to take over Nobel theft probe, to approach CBI

Press Trust of India (2016). WB govt wants to take over Nobel theft probe, to approach CBI. Business Standard. 5 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

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.

Daughter reveals motivation for Eddie Burrup art scandal

Victoria Laurie (2016). Daughter reveals motivation for Eddie Burrup art scandal. The Australian. 6 August.

'Vandals' damaging ancient ring fort

John Manning (2016). 'Vandals' damaging ancient ring fort. Irish Independent. 6 August.

Saquean zonas arqueológicas de los municipios de la Mixteca poblana

Archaeological sites looted in the municipalities of the Mixteca area

Brisselda Sarabia (2016). Saquean zonas arqueológicas de los municipios de la Mixteca poblana. El Sol de Puebla. 6 August.

Dram raid: Rare bottles nicked from distillery made famous by movie The Angels' Share

Stephen Stewart (2016). Dram raid: Rare bottles nicked from distillery made famous by movie The Angels' Share. Daily Record. 6 August.

Tras 58 días detienen a 7 personas por ataque y destrucción a la Gratitud Nacional

After 58 days, 7 people arrested for destruction of the Gratitud Nacional

24 Horas (2016). Tras 58 días detienen a 7 personas por ataque y destrucción a la Gratitud Nacional. 24 Horas. 6 August.

Apollo 11 lunar samples bag the focus of legal dispute after it was stolen and sold by former Space Center director

Associated Press (2016). Apollo 11 lunar samples bag the focus of legal dispute after it was stolen and sold by former Space Center director. The Daily Mail. 6 August.

Chile: robaron un hueso de Santa Teresa de Los Andes

Chile: Bone of Saint Teresa de los Andes stolen

Tiempo de San Juan (2016). Chile: robaron un hueso de Santa Teresa de Los Andes. Tiempo de San Juan. 6 August.

Falta mayor consciencia para reportar fósiles

Greater awareness about reporting fossils is lacking

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

Protecting Sacred Objects Bill Introduced In Senate

Rick Kearns (2016). Protecting Sacred Objects Bill Introduced In Senate. Indian Country Today. 7 August.

Ancient plaque welcoming visitors to Ayr's historic Auld Kirk vanishes

Stephen Houston (2016). Ancient plaque welcoming visitors to Ayr's historic Auld Kirk vanishes. Daily Record. 7 August.

Tráfico de bienes culturales: Esto es un robo, señores

Trafficking of cultural property: This is theft, folks

Sergio Carreras (2016). Tráfico de bienes culturales: Esto es un robo, señores. La Voz. 7 August.

Partial return of looted collection

Jean Christou (2016). Partial return of looted collection. Cyprus Mail. 7 August.

Libya's Antiquities Department refutes UNESCO report on Lepits Magna

The Libya Observer (2016). Libya's Antiquities Department refutes UNESCO report on Lepits Magna. The Libya Observer. 7 August.

Franz Kafka literary legal battle ends as Israel's high court rules in favor of library

AFP (2016). Franz Kafka literary legal battle ends as Israel's high court rules in favor of library. The Guardian. 8 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.

Forever 21 Under Fire Once Again For Allegedly Copying Indie Designs

Ana Colon (2016). Forever 21 Under Fire Once Again For Allegedly Copying Indie Designs. Refinery 29. 8 August.

Looking In: New Mexicans should support Bears Ears

Garon Coriz (2016). Looking In: New Mexicans should support Bears Ears. Santa Fe New Mexican. 8 August.

Blood & Gold: Children Dying As Egypt's Treasures Are Looted

Owen Jarus (2016). Blood & Gold: Children Dying As Egypt's Treasures Are Looted. Live Science. 8 August.

Charity saddened by theft of irreplaceable Tudor stained glass from Leicestershire chapel

Dan J. Martin (2016). Charity saddened by theft of irreplaceable Tudor stained glass from Leicestershire chapel. Leicester Mercury. 8 August.

'It's very poignant': Darwin gallery taps into Indigenous incarceration conversation

Emilia Terzon (2016). 'It's very poignant': Darwin gallery taps into Indigenous incarceration conversation. ABC Australia. 8 August.

Ministry to ask police to investigate allegations of missing antiquities made by Paphos mayor

Evie Andreou (2016). Ministry to ask police to investigate allegations of missing antiquities made by Paphos mayor. Cyprus Mail. 8 August.

How China Must Reclaim Its Lost Cultural Heritage

Peter Fuhrman (2016). How China Must Reclaim Its Lost Cultural Heritage. Frontera News. 8 August.

Shambhala thief makes off with painting

Will Johnson (2016). Shambhala thief makes off with painting. Nelson Star. 8 August.

Indian Camp Ranch – America's First Archeological Subdivision

Alex Jacobson (2016). Indian Camp Ranch – America's First Archeological Subdivision. San Juan Independent. 8 August.

Former Capitol police officer receives probation, jail for theft of painting, forgery

Ed Treleven (2016). Former Capitol police officer receives probation, jail for theft of painting, forgery. Wisconsin State Journal. 8 August.

Pilfered paintings get digital recreation: Korean art kept overseas animated as part of new exhibit going on at DDP

Kim Hyung-Eun (2016). Pilfered paintings get digital recreation: Korean art kept overseas animated as part of new exhibit going on at DDP. Korea JoongAng Daily. 8 August.

Artist Accused of Disowning a Painting Testifies

Lori Rotenberk (2016). Artist Accused of Disowning a Painting Testifies. The New York Times. 8 August.

Top level bid to save ancient Wemyss caves

Claire Warrender (2016). Top level bid to save ancient Wemyss caves. The Courier. 8 August.

All you need to know about the idol smuggling racket worth crores

Sandhya Ravishankar (2016). All you need to know about the idol smuggling racket worth crores. Hindustan Times. 8 August.

Ancient gold scam re-emerges

Queensland Police (2016). Ancient gold scam re-emerges. Queensland Police. 8 August.

Still No Leads Finding Stolen Roger Maris Memorabilia

Christian Aumell (2016). Still No Leads Finding Stolen Roger Maris Memorabilia. AM770. 9 August.

I Want My Art Back More Than My Van, Theft Victim Says

Alisa Hauser (2016). I Want My Art Back More Than My Van, Theft Victim Says. DNA Info. 9 August.

On the Fine Line in Art Between Inspiration and Appropriation

Tobias Carroll (2016). On the Fine Line in Art Between Inspiration and Appropriation. Signature. 9 August.

Benin set to recover its cultural heritage from France

Africa News (2016). Benin set to recover its cultural heritage from France. Africa News. 9 August.

Spat over Paphos antiquities continues

Cyprus Mail (2016). Spat over Paphos antiquities continues. Cyprus Mail. 9 August.

Family of three charged over possession of illegal antiquities, drugs

eKathimerini (2016). Family of three charged over possession of illegal antiquities, drugs. eKathimerini. 9 August.

Harry Potter exhibition sign 'magically' disappears from Devon attraction

R. Dodd (2016). Harry Potter exhibition sign 'magically' disappears from Devon attraction. The Herald. 10 August.

El fraude de las figuras de Acámbaro

The fraud of the Acámbaro figures

Ivonne Lara (2016). El fraude de las figuras de Acámbaro. Hipertextual. 10 August.

Robo, la cruz de la iglesia

Stolen, the cross of the church

J. Jesús Lemus (2016). Robo, la cruz de la iglesia. Reporte Indigo. 10 August.

Theft Of Rolex Watch And Oil Paintings Prompts Police Warning For Isle Of Wight Residents

Jamie White (2016). Theft Of Rolex Watch And Oil Paintings Prompts Police Warning For Isle Of Wight Residents. Isle of White Radio. 10 August.

China's Historical Relics to Be Preserved; Local Government Punishes Tomb Raiders Backed by Private Art Collectors

Ana Ablaza (2016). China's Historical Relics to Be Preserved; Local Government Punishes Tomb Raiders Backed by Private Art Collectors. Yibada. 10 August.

The Forgery That Earned Michelangelo His First Roman Patron

Nora Landes (2016). The Forgery That Earned Michelangelo His First Roman Patron. Artsy. 10 August.

David Zwirner Sued for $2 Million Over Mystery Artwork by 'World-Renowned Artist'

Brian Boucher (2016). David Zwirner Sued for $2 Million Over Mystery Artwork by 'World-Renowned Artist'. ArtNet News. 10 August.

Priest murdered, 'ashtadhatu' idols stolen

Arvind Chauhan (2016). Priest murdered, 'ashtadhatu' idols stolen. The Times of India. 10 August.

Forensic examination reveals identity of Piltdown hoax prime suspect

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

Video: Cackling Williamsburg Hipsters Run Off With Church's Sacred Jesus Statue

John V. Santore (2016). Video: Cackling Williamsburg Hipsters Run Off With Church's Sacred Jesus Statue. Williamsburg Patch. 10 August.

Brea's 8-foot-tall public sculpture 'Selections' stolen, likely for its copper

Angela Ratzlaff (2016). Brea's 8-foot-tall public sculpture 'Selections' stolen, likely for its copper. The Orange County Register. 10 August.

Uma discussão de há décadas

A discussion for decades

Joana Gorjão Henriques (2016). Uma discussão de há décadas. Publico. 10 August.

Italian customs seize huge haul of Roman artefacts

The Local (2016). Italian customs seize huge haul of Roman artefacts. The Local. 10 August.

Robbery at Neemuch Mata Temple; Cash and Crown stolen

Udaipur Times (2016). Robbery at Neemuch Mata Temple; Cash and Crown stolen. Udaipur Times. 10 August.

Supported by the UN cultural agency, Nepal's quake-damaged museums re-open

UN News Centre (2016). Supported by the UN cultural agency, Nepal's quake-damaged museums re-open. UN News Centre. 10 August.

Ben Bradlee's Mausoleum Sets Off a Gossip-Laden Squabble

Nicholas Fandos (2016). Ben Bradlee's Mausoleum Sets Off a Gossip-Laden Squabble. The New York Times. 11 August.

The 10 Most Hated Public Sculptures

Amah-Rose Abrams (2016). The 10 Most Hated Public Sculptures. ArtNet News. 11 August.

The replica factor

Brendan Cormier (2016). The replica factor. Architecture Now. 11 August.

'A national treasure': The tangled trail of a priceless moon rock memento from Apollo 11

Ben Guarino (2016). 'A national treasure': The tangled trail of a priceless moon rock memento from Apollo 11. The Washington Post. 11 August.

Life-size model of goat stolen from Sheffield allotment

Dan Hobston (2016). Life-size model of goat stolen from Sheffield allotment. The Star. 11 August.

Roban campana de iglesia en Hidalgo

Church bell stolen in Hidalgo

El Arsenal (2016). Roban campana de iglesia en Hidalgo. El Arsenal. 11 August.

Grevena man arrested over hoard of 184 antiquities

eKathimerini (2016). Grevena man arrested over hoard of 184 antiquities. eKathimerini. 11 August.

Ancient breakwater in Istanbul broken

Hurriyet Daily News (2016). Ancient breakwater in Istanbul broken. Hurriyet Daily News. 11 August.

Zany Zebras: Angry artist Cara Sandys calls for better security

Southern Daily Echo (2016). Zany Zebras: Angry artist Cara Sandys calls for better security. Southern Daily Echo. 11 August.

Dig for lost Nazi 'gold train' gets underway in Poland

DW (2016). Dig for lost Nazi 'gold train' gets underway in Poland. DW. 12 August.

Chilean filmmakers demand British repatriation of Easter Island statue

AFP (2016). Chilean filmmakers demand British repatriation of Easter Island statue. 9 News. 12 August.

The Potential Dark Side of China's Art and Antiquities Boom

Deborah Lehr (2016). The Potential Dark Side of China's Art and Antiquities Boom. The Diplomat. 12 August.

Artist Claims Topshop Ripped off His Designs

Claire Voon (2016). Artist Claims Topshop Ripped off His Designs. Hyperallergic. 12 August.

Two Detroit Artists Face Up to Four Years in Prison for Political Graffiti

Matthew Irwin (2016). Two Detroit Artists Face Up to Four Years in Prison for Political Graffiti. Hyperallergic. 12 August.

Prized painting stolen from Adolf Hitler comes to light 71 years later

Vicky Smith (2016). Prized painting stolen from Adolf Hitler comes to light 71 years later. Mirror. 12 August.

Lost and found: "What Was Ours"

Casey Sanchez (2016). Lost and found: "What Was Ours". Santa Fe New Mexican. 12 August.

Pioneering war photographer Gerda Taro's images vandalised in Leipzig

Julia Michalska (2016). Pioneering war photographer Gerda Taro's images vandalised in Leipzig. The Art Newspaper. 12 August.

Exploring the gray area between cultural appreciation and appropriation in Juneau

Lisa Phu (2016). Exploring the gray area between cultural appreciation and appropriation in Juneau. Juneau Empire. 13 August.

Historic boat vandalized in Solomons, Md. in Calvert County

Martin Weil (2016). Historic boat vandalized in Solomons, Md. in Calvert County. The Washington Post. 13 August.

Paint and Switch? Did Alec Baldwin Pay $190,000 for the Wrong Picture?

Graham Bowley (2016). Paint and Switch? Did Alec Baldwin Pay $190,000 for the Wrong Picture?. The New York Times. 13 August.

St Peter Mancroft memorial desecrated after "disgraceful" theft

David Hannant (2016). St Peter Mancroft memorial desecrated after "disgraceful" theft. Eastern Daily Press. 13 August.

Pueblo leaders: Patrimony legislation won't hurt art dealers

Anne Constable (2016). Pueblo leaders: Patrimony legislation won't hurt art dealers. Santa Fe New Mexican. 13 August.

Cathedral locking its doors between Masses in response to crime

Madeline Fox (2016). Cathedral locking its doors between Masses in response to crime. The Wichita Eagle. 14 August.

Money laundering and the art world

Akhbar Satar (2016). Money laundering and the art world. Asto Awani. 14 August.

Opposing Corporate Theft of Mayan Textiles, Weavers Appeal to Guatemala's High Court

Jeff Abbott (2016). Opposing Corporate Theft of Mayan Textiles, Weavers Appeal to Guatemala's High Court. Truthout. 14 August.

Why Does Van Gogh's 'Poppy Flowers' Keep Getting Stolen?

Allison McNearny (2016). Why Does Van Gogh's 'Poppy Flowers' Keep Getting Stolen?. The Daily Beast. 14 August.

Burglars strike Park City arts fest overnight

Jay Hamburger (2016). Burglars strike Park City arts fest overnight. Park Record. 14 August.

Our Prayers Are Answered as Beast Jesus Stars in a Comic Opera

Claire Voon (2016). Our Prayers Are Answered as Beast Jesus Stars in a Comic Opera. Hyperallergic. 15 August.

Antlers Hunter S Thompson stole from Hemingway's home returned to family

Alison Flood (2016). Antlers Hunter S Thompson stole from Hemingway's home returned to family. The Guardian. 15 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.

Appropriation In Art – Part of a Belief System

Edward Lucie-Smith (2016). Appropriation In Art – Part of a Belief System. Artlyst. 15 August.

Polynesian sculpture admired by Picasso and Henry Moore far older than previously thought

Martin Bailey (2016). Polynesian sculpture admired by Picasso and Henry Moore far older than previously thought. The Art Newspaper. 15 August.

Two men arrested over attempted theft of Banksy copy

Matthew Weaver (2016). Two men arrested over attempted theft of Banksy copy. The Guardian. 15 August.

Sisi meets with antiquities minister for briefing on progress

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2016). Sisi meets with antiquities minister for briefing on progress. Egypt Independent. 15 August.

Decendant of Joseph Banks' servant supports repatriation of Gweagal artefacts

Alasdair McDonald (2016). Decendant of Joseph Banks' servant supports repatriation of Gweagal artefacts. Bega District News. 15 August.

Mono County doctor pleads guilty to looting Native American artifacts from public lands

Louis Sahagun (2016). Mono County doctor pleads guilty to looting Native American artifacts from public lands. Los Angeles Times. 15 August.

Trial Resumes for Man Accused of Defrauding Art Collecting Widow of $817,000

Eileen Kinsella (2016). Trial Resumes for Man Accused of Defrauding Art Collecting Widow of $817,000. ArtNet News. 15 August.

Temple managements told to tighten security

The Hindu (2016). Temple managements told to tighten security. The Hindu. 15 August.

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

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

Tacna: Desconocidos vuelven a profanar huaca San Antonio y se llevan vestigios pre incas

Tacna: Unknown people desecrate huaca San Antonio again and takepre-Inca remains

Redacción Multimedia (2016). Tacna: Desconocidos vuelven a profanar huaca San Antonio y se llevan vestigios pre incas. Diario Correo. 15 August.

Civil War Pistol Stolen From Nebraska City Museum

News Channel Nebraska (2016). Civil War Pistol Stolen From Nebraska City Museum. News Channel Nebraska. 15 August.

Search for Mythical Nazi Gold Train Resumes

Megan Gannon (2016). Search for Mythical Nazi Gold Train Resumes. Live Science. 16 August.

Cardiff Giant: 'America's Biggest Hoax'

Jessie Szalay (2016). Cardiff Giant: 'America's Biggest Hoax'. Live Science. 16 August.

Por qué es fácil robar obras de arte en Córdoba

Why is it easy to steal artworks in Córdoba

Sergio Carreras (2016). Por qué es fácil robar obras de arte en Córdoba. La Voz. 16 August.

Peter Doig Testifies in Bizarre Authentication Trial, Calls Claim Against Him Unethical

Dushko Petrovitch (2016). Peter Doig Testifies in Bizarre Authentication Trial, Calls Claim Against Him Unethical. ArtNet News. 16 August.

EXCLUSIVE: Crook steals, then returns painting to Chelsea hotel

Rocco Parascandola (2016). EXCLUSIVE: Crook steals, then returns painting to Chelsea hotel. Daily News. 16 August.

Plea bargain in case of removal of Native American artifacts

Associated Press (2016). Plea bargain in case of removal of Native American artifacts. The Daily Mail. 16 August.

US places import restrictions to protect Syrian artifacts

AFP (2016). US places import restrictions to protect Syrian artifacts. The Daily Mail. 17 August.

UK Museum Ethics Committee Rejects Allegations of Corruption in BP's Sponsorships

Claire Voon (2016). UK Museum Ethics Committee Rejects Allegations of Corruption in BP's Sponsorships. Hyperallergic. 17 August.

Norton Simon Museum can keep Cranachs, California judge decides

David D'Arcy (2016). Norton Simon Museum can keep Cranachs, California judge decides. The Art Newspaper. 17 August.

It's time rock art was better protected

Paul Tacon (2016). It's time rock art was better protected. Apollo. 17 August.

Nazi-looted artwork is discovered in museums in Sarasota, West Palm

Nanette Crist (2016). Nazi-looted artwork is discovered in museums in Sarasota, West Palm. Florida Weekly. 17 August.

Tomb raiders jailed in Liaoning Province

Xinhua (2016). Tomb raiders jailed in Liaoning Province. Shanghai Daily. 17 August.

Artist Natalie White Arrested for Vandalism After Equal Rights Protest

Sarah Cascone (2016). Artist Natalie White Arrested for Vandalism After Equal Rights Protest. ArtNet News. 17 August.

Alec Baldwin, the Bait-and-Switch and 'Original Copies'

Noah Charney (2016). Alec Baldwin, the Bait-and-Switch and 'Original Copies'. Observer. 17 August.

'He's entering the cannon': Richard Diebenkorn Foundation will issue catalogue raisonné this fall with Yale

M. H. Miller (2016). 'He's entering the cannon': Richard Diebenkorn Foundation will issue catalogue raisonné this fall with Yale. ArtNews. 18 August.

Jeff Koons Revealed as Mystery Artist at Heart of $6 Million Lawsuit Against David Zwirner

Brian Boucher (2016). Jeff Koons Revealed as Mystery Artist at Heart of $6 Million Lawsuit Against David Zwirner. ArtNet News. 18 August.

A Culture Returned

Mark Glickman (2016). A Culture Returned. UTNE. 18 August.

Racism and ruins – the plundering of Great Zimbabwe

Mawuna Koutonin (2016). Racism and ruins – the plundering of Great Zimbabwe. The Guardian. 18 August.

Former French culture minister calls for halt to restoration of Galerie Vivienne

Victoria Stapley-Brown (2016). Former French culture minister calls for halt to restoration of Galerie Vivienne. The Art Newspaper. 18 August.

National Gallery returns drawing to heir of Holocaust victim

Associated Press (2016). National Gallery returns drawing to heir of Holocaust victim. WHIO. 18 August.

Timbuktu attacks in focus as jihadi's International Criminal Court trial opens

AFP (2016). Timbuktu attacks in focus as jihadi's International Criminal Court trial opens. The Japan Times. 19 August.

Police appeal for information following silver theft from Gloucestershire church

Alex Capon (2016). Police appeal for information following silver theft from Gloucestershire church. Antiques Trade Gazette. 19 August.

Brass ornaments stolen from Chelmondiston Church

Ellis Barker (2016). Brass ornaments stolen from Chelmondiston Church. East Anglian Daily Times. 19 August.

Brooklyn man charged with swiping $45K Diana Vreeland portrait

Jamie Schram (2016). Brooklyn man charged with swiping $45K Diana Vreeland portrait. Page Six. 19 August.

Burglars steal brass from altar of Shipley church

Steve Wright (2016). Burglars steal brass from altar of Shipley church. Telegraph & Argus. 19 August.

The Heist that Made the Mona Lisa Famous

Evan Andrews (2016). The Heist that Made the Mona Lisa Famous. History. 19 August.

Newly restored Malawi Museum in Egypt's Minya to reopen in weeks

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Newly restored Malawi Museum in Egypt's Minya to reopen in weeks. Ahram Online. 19 August.

BFG Dream Jar that was set to raise thousands for Save the Children vandalised in Glasgow

Catriona Stewart (2016). BFG Dream Jar that was set to raise thousands for Save the Children vandalised in Glasgow. Evening Times. 19 August.

Surrey charity 'devastated' after life-sized fiberglass cow stolen in the middle of the night

Chloe Chaplain (2016). Surrey charity 'devastated' after life-sized fiberglass cow stolen in the middle of the night. Evening Standard. 19 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.

Stolen Southampton zebra sculpture found in river

BBC News (2016). Stolen Southampton zebra sculpture found in river. BBC News. 19 August.

Moscow's Tretyakov Gallery under fire over Crimean loans in blockbuster show

Sophia Kishkovsky (2016). Moscow's Tretyakov Gallery under fire over Crimean loans in blockbuster show. The Art Newspaper. 19 August.

Bulgarian police arrest man over illegal possession of ancient coins

The Sofia Globe (2016). Bulgarian police arrest man over illegal possession of ancient coins. The Sofia Globe. 19 August.

Ohio man who bought Native American remains gets probation

Associated Press (2016). Ohio man who bought Native American remains gets probation. Fox. 19 August.

Stolen $65,000 sculpture returned after alleged ransom attempt

The West Australian (2016). Stolen $65,000 sculpture returned after alleged ransom attempt. The West Australian. 19 August.

Ica: Denuncian remoción de antiguo cementerio prehispánico

Ica: Removal of ancient Prehispanic cemetery condemned

Redacción Multimedia (2016). Ica: Denuncian remoción de antiguo cementerio prehispánico. Diario Correo. 19 August.

Report chronicles vandalism and reckless off-road damage to Nevada's Gold Butte region

The Wilderness Society (2016). Report chronicles vandalism and reckless off-road damage to Nevada's Gold Butte region. Yuba Net. 19 August.

Suspected Tomb Raider Gets Raided in Costa Rica

Jamie Lopez (2016). Suspected Tomb Raider Gets Raided in Costa Rica. The Costa Rica Star. 20 August.

Commentary: U.S. must help safeguard tribal patrimony

Martin Heinrich (2016). Commentary: U.S. must help safeguard tribal patrimony. Santa Fe New Mexican. 20 August.

In the frame: We chat to 'art detective' Arthur Brand

Matilda Battersby (2016). In the frame: We chat to 'art detective' Arthur Brand. Belfast Telegraph. 20 August.

El hermano mayor de la Fe da por perdidas las 37 piezas de joyería robadas pese a la detención del ladrón

The head of La Hermandad de la Fe give up as lost 37 pieces of jewellery stolen, despite the arrest of the thief

Europa Press (2016). El hermano mayor de la Fe da por perdidas las 37 piezas de joyería robadas pese a la detención del ladrón. La Informacion. 20 August.

Man who stole Diana Vreeland portrait says he was drunk

Jennifer Bain (2016). Man who stole Diana Vreeland portrait says he was drunk. New York Post. 21 August.

Security firm brought in to protect artwork after thieves target Southern Nature Art Exhibition

Sian Davies (2016). Security firm brought in to protect artwork after thieves target Southern Nature Art Exhibition. Southern Daily Echo. 21 August.

6 panchaloha idols stolen from Tiruvotriyur temple

The Hindu (2016). 6 panchaloha idols stolen from Tiruvotriyur temple. The Hindu. 21 August.

Burglars strike in temple; loot gold, silver and cash

The Hindu (2016). Burglars strike in temple; loot gold, silver and cash. The Hindu. 21 August.

Police recover 400-yr old stolen idols, ornaments

The Kathmandu Post (2016). Police recover 400-yr old stolen idols, ornaments. The Kathmandu Post. 21 August.

Gold chains worth Rs 2.5 lakh stolen from deity of Bhadrachalam temple

B. Satyanarayana Reddy (2016). Gold chains worth Rs 2.5 lakh stolen from deity of Bhadrachalam temple. The New Indian Express. 22 August.

On trial: the destruction of history during conflict

James Reinl (2016). On trial: the destruction of history during conflict. Al Jazeera. 22 August.

Cheltenham MP calls for inquiry into removal of Banksy's Spy Booth

Mark Brown (2016). Cheltenham MP calls for inquiry into removal of Banksy's Spy Booth. The Guardian. 22 August.

Who's Got the Bones? Timeline Reveals Park Service Employees Covered Up Theft of Ancient Remains

Frank Hopper (2016). Who's Got the Bones? Timeline Reveals Park Service Employees Covered Up Theft of Ancient Remains. Indian Country Today. 22 August.

Security Guard Files Lawsuit Against Metropolitan Museum of Art After Being Fired for Vandalism

Brian Boucher (2016). Security Guard Files Lawsuit Against Metropolitan Museum of Art After Being Fired for Vandalism. ArtNet News. 22 August.

Meet the woman who found priceless earring that was stolen from MFA

Emily Sweeney (2016). Meet the woman who found priceless earring that was stolen from MFA. The Boston Globe. 22 August.

Islamist rebel apologises for destroying Timbuktu shrines at ICC trial

BBC News (2016). Islamist rebel apologises for destroying Timbuktu shrines at ICC trial. BBC News. 22 August.

SF church's holy relic stolen

Steve Rubenstein (2016). SF church's holy relic stolen. SFGate. 22 August.

Yaguarón: Rescatan candelabros robados del templo

Yugarón: Candelabras stolen from church returned

Ultima Hora (2016). Yaguarón: Rescatan candelabros robados del templo. Ultima Hora. 22 August.

4 suspected tomb raiders held in Hebei

Shanghai Daily (2016). 4 suspected tomb raiders held in Hebei. China.org.cn. 22 August.

Iran to Reclaim Achaemenid Tablets from US after 80 Years

Iranian Students News (2016). Iran to Reclaim Achaemenid Tablets from US after 80 Years. Iran Front Page. 22 August.

Human Skulls Are Being Sold Online, But Is It Legal?

Kristin Hugo (2016). Human Skulls Are Being Sold Online, But Is It Legal?. National Geographic. 23 August.

Looters hit county's archaeological sites

Lazaro Aleman (2016). Looters hit county's archaeological sites. ECB Publishing. 23 August.

East Harlem Kenny Scharf Mural Stolen a Second Time

Brendan Krisel (2016). East Harlem Kenny Scharf Mural Stolen a Second Time. Patch. 23 August.

Rise of the Nazi-Grave Robbers

Thomas Rogers (2016). Rise of the Nazi-Grave Robbers. Bloomberg. 23 August.

Victory for Gweagal man Rodney Kelly in fight to have artefacts returned from British museums

Lucy McNally (2016). Victory for Gweagal man Rodney Kelly in fight to have artefacts returned from British museums. ABC Australia. 23 August.

Tomb raiders pillaged ancient Kazakhstan pyramid leaving only skulls and pottery

Lara Rebello (2016). Tomb raiders pillaged ancient Kazakhstan pyramid leaving only skulls and pottery. International Business Times. 23 August.

Action urged for Yama lintel return

Ploenpote Atthakor (2016). Action urged for Yama lintel return. Bangkok Post. 23 August.

'Need to sensitise law enforcement agencies on heritage'

The Hindu (2016). 'Need to sensitise law enforcement agencies on heritage'. The Hindu. 23 August.

Will a $395,000 lawsuit make Craig Breedlove's damaged Spirit of America great again?

Lisa Bertagnoli (2016). Will a $395,000 lawsuit make Craig Breedlove's damaged Spirit of America great again?. Autoweek. 23 August.

Sacred Maori paintings taken from King Country trust boardroom

The New Zealand Herald (2016). Sacred Maori paintings taken from King Country trust boardroom. The New Zealand Herald. 23 August.

Myanmar earthquake kills three, damages scores of ancient temples

Shwe Yee Saw Myint (2016). Myanmar earthquake kills three, damages scores of ancient temples. Reuters. 24 August.

Israeli museum transfer sets 'dangerous precedent'

Ylenia Gostoli (2016). Israeli museum transfer sets 'dangerous precedent'. Al Jazeera. 24 August.

Another artifact at US museum 'may have been stolen'

Ploenpote Atthakor (2016). Another artifact at US museum 'may have been stolen'. Bangkok Post. 24 August.

Artist Peter Doig wins case over painting he said was not his work

BBC News (2016). Artist Peter Doig wins case over painting he said was not his work. BBC News. 24 August.

Almost 70%of smuggled objects seized in Syria and Lebanon are fakes, antiquities chief says

Tim Cornwell (2016). Almost 70%of smuggled objects seized in Syria and Lebanon are fakes, antiquities chief says. The Art Newspaper. 24 August.

Do Ancient Shipwrecks Stand a Chance?

Evan Lubodsky (2016). Do Ancient Shipwrecks Stand a Chance?. Hakai. 24 August.

Missing Torahs at Jersey City synagogue after back-to-back burglaries

Terrence T. McDonald (2016). Missing Torahs at Jersey City synagogue after back-to-back burglaries. NJ.com. 24 August.

Assisi basilica declared safe after fatal earthquake strikes central Italy

Hannah McGivern (2016). Assisi basilica declared safe after fatal earthquake strikes central Italy. The Art Newspaper. 24 August.

Qatar's oil boom created the world's most extravagant art scene—and also led to its demise

Mikolai Napieralski (2016). Qatar's oil boom created the world's most extravagant art scene—and also led to its demise. Quartz. 24 August.

The Big Business Of Looted Antiquities (Audio)

Tom Gjelten (2016). The Big Business Of Looted Antiquities (Audio). The Diane Rehm Show. 24 August.

Roban valiosos objetos de la iglesia de Taurisma

RPP (2016). Roban valiosos objetos de la iglesia de Taurisma. RPP. 25 August.

Bagan After the Quake: Concerns Over Manhandling of Debris

Zarni Mann (2016). Bagan After the Quake: Concerns Over Manhandling of Debris. The Irrawaddy. 25 August.

Ottawa backs request for return of Beothuk remains from Scotland

Dean Beeby (2016). Ottawa backs request for return of Beothuk remains from Scotland. CBC. 25 August.

Antique Heist Leads To $50K Loss Of Rare Greek And Japanese Artifacts

Jack Morse (2016). Antique Heist Leads To $50K Loss Of Rare Greek And Japanese Artifacts. SFist. 25 August.

Guaquería, la historia oculta bajo tierra

Looting: the history hidden under the ground

Juliana Diosa Vargas (2016). Guaquería, la historia oculta bajo tierra. El Espectador. 25 August.

75%increase in infringement on Egyptian monuments in Greece: Ministry of Religious Endowments

Aisha Zidane (2016). 75%increase in infringement on Egyptian monuments in Greece: Ministry of Religious Endowments. Daily News Egypt. 25 August.

The Mammoth Pirates

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

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.

Valuable Ancient Jewelry Found in Private Home in Bulgaria's Nikopol

Novinite (2016). Valuable Ancient Jewelry Found in Private Home in Bulgaria's Nikopol. Novinite. 25 August.

Artefacts stolen from Parliament Building

Nation News (2016). Artefacts stolen from Parliament Building. Nation News. 25 August.

Myanmar President Visits Bagan to Survey Quake-Damaged Pagodas

Radio Free Asia (2016). Myanmar President Visits Bagan to Survey Quake-Damaged Pagodas. Radio Free Asia. 25 August.

Jharkhand: Authorities ensure Rs 2,500-cr Krishna idol is guarded well

B. Vijay Murty (2016). Jharkhand: Authorities ensure Rs 2,500-cr Krishna idol is guarded well. Hindustan Times. 26 August.

Why should a court decide the authenticity of a living artist's work?

Donna Yates (2016). Why should a court decide the authenticity of a living artist's work?. Apollo. 26 August.

Gold Coast breakup ends in federal court, claims of art theft

Kim Janssen (2016). Gold Coast breakup ends in federal court, claims of art theft. The Chicago Tribune. 26 August.

Resignations at the Bronx Museum Over a Costly International Push

Robin Pogrebin (2016). Resignations at the Bronx Museum Over a Costly International Push. The New York Times. 26 August.

What is the Cost of Preserving the Past? (Audio)

BBC World Service (2016). What is the Cost of Preserving the Past? (Audio). BBC World Service. 26 August.

Stolen shields: Native art stolen from elementary school

Sam DeGrave (2016). Stolen shields: Native art stolen from elementary school. Juneau Empire. 27 August.

Somerset man who claimed theft of expensive painting was 'drunken prank' escapes jail

Somerset Live (2016). Somerset man who claimed theft of expensive painting was 'drunken prank' escapes jail. Somerset Live. 27 August.

Richard Prince And Gagosian Sued By Makeup Artist Over Instagram Copyright infringement

Artlyst (2016). Richard Prince And Gagosian Sued By Makeup Artist Over Instagram Copyright infringement. Artlyst. 28 August.

Edinburgh International Culture Summit 2016 ends with call to save heritage endangered by war

Phyllis Stephen (2016). Edinburgh International Culture Summit 2016 ends with call to save heritage endangered by war. The Edinburgh Reporter. 28 August.

The earthquake aftermath: 'Don't rush with restoration'

Libby Hogan (2016). The earthquake aftermath: 'Don't rush with restoration'. DVB. 29 August.

Old Master recovered and gang arrested in Marbella

John Smith (2016). Old Master recovered and gang arrested in Marbella. EuroWeekly. 29 August.

Feature: Greece strives to preserve underwater antiquities

Xinhua (2016). Feature: Greece strives to preserve underwater antiquities. Xinhua. 29 August.

What we learned from the Knoedler fakes scandal

Laura Gilbert (2016). What we learned from the Knoedler fakes scandal. The Art Newspaper. 29 August.

Juliaca: perpetran nuevo robo sacrílego en Templo Santa Catalina

Juliaca: New sacrilegious robbery perpetrated in Santa Catalina temple

Redacción (2016). Juliaca: perpetran nuevo robo sacrílego en Templo Santa Catalina. RPP. 29 August.

Bid to steal panchaloha idols from temple

The Hindu (2016). Bid to steal panchaloha idols from temple. The Hindu. 29 August.

Vegas Memorabilia House Accused of Fraud

Mike Heuer (2016). Vegas Memorabilia House Accused of Fraud. Courthouse News Service. 30 August.

The truth about the Hemingway Heist

David Mason (2016). The truth about the Hemingway Heist. The Guardian. 30 August.

Paintings presumed stolen from Dunkirk Museum

Dave McKinley (2016). Paintings presumed stolen from Dunkirk Museum. WGRZ. 30 August.

Bolton pub's ghost 'stolen' by Chinese artist

Harry Readhead (2016). Bolton pub's ghost 'stolen' by Chinese artist. Metro. 30 August.

Cambridge artist's Gord Downie portrait stolen by T-shirt sellers

Lisa Rutledge (2016). Cambridge artist's Gord Downie portrait stolen by T-shirt sellers. Cambridge Times. 30 August.

11th century Bible recovered in central Turkey

Daily Sabah (2016). 11th century Bible recovered in central Turkey. Daily Sabah. 30 August.

Balgopaleshwar Temple reconstruction suspended

My Republica (2016). Balgopaleshwar Temple reconstruction suspended. My Republica. 30 August.

Denuncian robos sacrílegos en el templo Santa Catalina de Juliaca

Sacrilegious theft in the Santa Catalina temple in Juliaca denounced

Correo Punto (2016). Denuncian robos sacrílegos en el templo Santa Catalina de Juliaca. Diario Correo. 30 August.

Burglars steal 13 brass bells from century-old temple

The Times of India (2016). Burglars steal 13 brass bells from century-old temple. The Times of India. 30 August.

Udupi: Valuables stolen from Mukhyaprana temple

Daijiworld Media Network (2016). Udupi: Valuables stolen from Mukhyaprana temple. Daijiworld. 30 August.

Anselm Kiefer's Workshop Robbed for Raw Materials Again

Naomi Rea (2016). Anselm Kiefer's Workshop Robbed for Raw Materials Again. ArtNet News. 31 August.

Memorabilia heists in NY, NJ mirror Fargo Maris theft

Dave Olson (2016). Memorabilia heists in NY, NJ mirror Fargo Maris theft. Inforum. 31 August.

Bagan pagodas to be repaired in 7-step process

Eleven (2016). Bagan pagodas to be repaired in 7-step process. Eleven. 31 August.

Judge OKs return of Native American shield sent to Paris

Mary Hudetz (2016). Judge OKs return of Native American shield sent to Paris. Las Cruces Sun-News. 31 August.

Artist Kevin Sharkey arrested over alleged art theft

David Kearns (2016). Artist Kevin Sharkey arrested over alleged art theft. Irish Independent. 31 August.

Collector Nguyen Thi Thu Hoa: A code of practice must soon be formed for collectors

Vietnam Net (2016). Collector Nguyen Thi Thu Hoa: A code of practice must soon be formed for collectors. Vietnam Net. 31 August.