Author says New Zealanders need to watch out for art crime

Mahvash Ali (2016). Author says New Zealanders need to watch out for art crime. Stuff.co.nz. 1 September.

Saquean tumbas prehispánicas en Totimehuacan

Prehispanic tombs looted in Totimehuacan

Pilar Pérez (2016). Saquean tumbas prehispánicas en Totimehuacan. El Sol de Puebla. 1 September.

Art crime in New Zealand - there's more than you think

Eleanor Black (2016). Art crime in New Zealand - there's more than you think. Stuff.co.nz. 1 September.

Art Heist Suspect Robert Gentile Wants Release From Prison Because Of Failing Health

Edmund H. Mahony (2016). Art Heist Suspect Robert Gentile Wants Release From Prison Because Of Failing Health. Hartford Courant. 1 September.

Robaron la corona de la Virgen de Peña en Tartagal

The crown of the Virgen de Peña stolen in Tartagal

El Tribuno (2016). Robaron la corona de la Virgen de Peña en Tartagal. El Tribuno. 1 September.

Perú recibe de Guatemala restos de la Cultura Paracas

Peru receives Paracas culture remains from Guatemala

Redacción (2016). Perú recibe de Guatemala restos de la Cultura Paracas. RPP. 1 September.

Tourist Sues Manhattan Gallery for $100,000 Sale of Allegedly Fake Art Deco Sculptures

Henri Neuendorf (2016). Tourist Sues Manhattan Gallery for $100,000 Sale of Allegedly Fake Art Deco Sculptures. ArtNet News. 1 September.

Audit Office raids Paphos museum and sites

Cyprus Mail (2016). Audit Office raids Paphos museum and sites. Cyprus Mail. 1 September.

Stolen 116-year-old notebook puts focus on pioneer museum in Chilliwack

Chilliwack Times (2016). Stolen 116-year-old notebook puts focus on pioneer museum in Chilliwack. Chilliwack Times. 1 September.

Unesco concerned about inappropriate rebuilding of Ranipokhari

The Kathmandu Post (2016). Unesco concerned about inappropriate rebuilding of Ranipokhari. The Kathmandu Post. 1 September.

Stolen Buddhist painting to be returned from U.S.

Yonhap News Agency (2016). Stolen Buddhist painting to be returned from U.S.. Yonhap News Agency. 1 September.

Roban las joyas de la Virgen en la ermita de Tiagua

Jewels of the Virgin of the hermitage of Tiagua stolen

La Voz de Lanzarote (2016). Roban las joyas de la Virgen en la ermita de Tiagua. La Voz de Lanzarote. 1 September.

Hawkins woman heads north to retrieve valuable stolen 'reborn doll' heads

Jeff Bobo (2016). Hawkins woman heads north to retrieve valuable stolen 'reborn doll' heads. Times News. 2 September.

SFPD searching for stolen ivory relics, arrest made

KTVU (2016). SFPD searching for stolen ivory relics, arrest made. KTVU. 2 September.

Mystery of the missing Mary: Police recover church's stolen statue in river

Edward Damon (2016). Mystery of the missing Mary: Police recover church's stolen statue in river. The Berkshire Eagle. 2 September.

How Yemen's past is being erased, one air strike at a time

Peter Osborne (2016). How Yemen's past is being erased, one air strike at a time. Middle East Eye. 2 September.

Federal judge in Oregon standoff case rules on what evidence can be introduced at trial

Maxine Bernstein (2016). Federal judge in Oregon standoff case rules on what evidence can be introduced at trial. Oregon Live. 2 September.

Major art theft in Harborough district

Harborough Mail (2016). Major art theft in Harborough district. Harborough Mail. 2 September.

Ancient artifact smugglers arrested in south Lebanon

The Daily Star (2016). Ancient artifact smugglers arrested in south Lebanon. The Daily Star. 3 September.

Vandals steal Nelson Park lobster sculpture

Emily Clark (2016). Vandals steal Nelson Park lobster sculpture. WCVB. 3 September.

Ancient capital of Israel site beset by vandalism

Assaf Kamar (2016). Ancient capital of Israel site beset by vandalism. Ynet News. 3 September.

Woman seeks return of late husband's $85,000 horse sculpture

Kyndell Nunley (2016). Woman seeks return of late husband's $85,000 horse sculpture. 3 News. 3 September.

200-year-old priceless bibles returned to church after break-in

Ben Philip (2016). 200-year-old priceless bibles returned to church after break-in. Daily Record. 3 September.

Robo frustrado de noche en la iglesia de Santa María de Laredo

Theft thwarted in the night at the church of Santa María de Laredo

Abel Verano (2016). Robo frustrado de noche en la iglesia de Santa María de Laredo. El Diario Montañes. 3 September.

Protecting antiquities in Syria and Libya from Islamic State

Nick Miller (2016). Protecting antiquities in Syria and Libya from Islamic State. The Sydney Morning Herald. 4 September.

UNESCO Director-General condemns the destruction of a 9th century old mosque of Bani Matar in Yemen

UNESCO (2016). UNESCO Director-General condemns the destruction of a 9th century old mosque of Bani Matar in Yemen. Malaysia Sun. 4 September.

Roban figuras religiosas desde iglesia jesuita en Calera de Tango

Religious statues stolen from the Jesuit church in Calera de Tango

24 Horas (2016). Roban figuras religiosas desde iglesia jesuita en Calera de Tango. 24 Horas. 4 September.

He Denied Blacks Citizenship. Now a City Is Deciding His Statue's Fate.

Sheryl Gay Stolberg (2016). He Denied Blacks Citizenship. Now a City Is Deciding His Statue's Fate.. The New York Times. 4 September.

Santa Fe art dealer, Harvard reach deal over book's photos

Anne Constable (2016). Santa Fe art dealer, Harvard reach deal over book's photos. Santa Fe New Mexican. 4 September.

V&A director's decision to quit hastened by Brexit vote

Mark Brown (2016). V&A director's decision to quit hastened by Brexit vote. The Guardian. 5 September.

MUNA construction damaging ancient remains

Alvaro Tassano (2016). MUNA construction damaging ancient remains. Peru This Week. 5 September.

Suspect in Colombo National Museum theft further remanded

Daily News (2016). Suspect in Colombo National Museum theft further remanded. Daily News. 5 September.

VIDEO: Vandals destroy ancient Oregon's landmark

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

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

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

French auction workers convicted in vast theft scam

Philippe Sotto (2016). French auction workers convicted in vast theft scam. CTV. 6 September.

15 ancient pagodas in Bagan suffer severe damage

Eleven (2016). 15 ancient pagodas in Bagan suffer severe damage. Eleven. 6 September.

Sen. Cornyn replaces military medals of late WWII POW stolen from his family in Fort Worth

Liz Farmer (2016). Sen. Cornyn replaces military medals of late WWII POW stolen from his family in Fort Worth. Dallas News. 6 September.

Call for action as Battle of Kinsale tourist signs stolen

Eoin English (2016). Call for action as Battle of Kinsale tourist signs stolen. Irish Examiner. 6 September.

Paris auction workers jailed over theft scam

BBC News (2016). Paris auction workers jailed over theft scam. BBC News. 6 September.

Fake antiquities flood out of Syria as smugglers fail to steal masterpieces amid the chaos of war

Patrick Cockburn (2016). Fake antiquities flood out of Syria as smugglers fail to steal masterpieces amid the chaos of war. The Independent. 6 September.

Turkish government shuts down important archaeological dig, apparently to punish Austria

Erik Stokstad (2016). Turkish government shuts down important archaeological dig, apparently to punish Austria. Science. 6 September.

Roban copones con hostias consagradas de iglesia en Bucaramanga

Cups and consecrated hosts stolen from church in Bucaramanga

Vanguardia (2016). Roban copones con hostias consagradas de iglesia en Bucaramanga. Vanguardia. 6 September.

Verdict expected in vast theft scam at French auction house

Associated Press (2016). Verdict expected in vast theft scam at French auction house. Salon. 6 September.

Amman hosts conference to launch regional task force to combat cultural racketeering

Petra (2016). Amman hosts conference to launch regional task force to combat cultural racketeering. Petra. 6 September.

Egypt bans statues that do not have official government approval

AFP (2016). Egypt bans statues that do not have official government approval. The Guardian. 7 September.

500 seized coins date back to ancient times: Customs dept

G.S. Paul (2016). 500 seized coins date back to ancient times: Customs dept. Tribune India. 7 September.

Thief steals $50,000 in art from Naples gallery

Devin Turk (2016). Thief steals $50,000 in art from Naples gallery. NBC. 7 September.

US Judge Approves Warrant for Acoma Shield Listed for Sale by Paris Auction House

Allison Meier (2016). US Judge Approves Warrant for Acoma Shield Listed for Sale by Paris Auction House. Hyperallergic. 7 September.

Piden al INAH frenar saqueo en zona arqueológica de Totimehuacán

INAH asked to prevent looting at the archaeological site of Totimehuacán

Víctor Hugo Juárez (2016). Piden al INAH frenar saqueo en zona arqueológica de Totimehuacán. El Sol de Puebla. 7 September.

Greta Moll's Heirs Say Stolen Portrait Is at London Museum

Erik Larson (2016). Greta Moll's Heirs Say Stolen Portrait Is at London Museum. Bloomberg. 7 September.

Egyptian statuette recovered from Mexico is authentic: Antiquities ministry

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Egyptian statuette recovered from Mexico is authentic: Antiquities ministry. Ahram Online. 7 September.

Why a growing number of museum veterans are crossing over to the commercial sector

Julia Halpern (2016). Why a growing number of museum veterans are crossing over to the commercial sector. The Art Newspaper. 7 September.

London's National Gallery sued in NY over alleged stolen Matisse

Jonathan Stempe (2016). London's National Gallery sued in NY over alleged stolen Matisse. The Daily Mail. 7 September.

Ponytailed Man in Tie-Dye Shirt Caught on Video Stealing Art Mural from East River Waterfront Esplanade

NBC New York (2016). Ponytailed Man in Tie-Dye Shirt Caught on Video Stealing Art Mural from East River Waterfront Esplanade. NBC. 7 September.

Caregiver Charged With Theft Of 600+ Pieces Of Art

CBS (2016). Caregiver Charged With Theft Of 600+ Pieces Of Art. CBS. 8 September.

£1,000 painting stolen from Ripley gallery found in Bradford

Hollie Bone (2016). £1,000 painting stolen from Ripley gallery found in Bradford. Harrogate Advertiser. 8 September.

Digital Troves, Providing Insights and Reuniting Antiquities

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

Kuwaiti official urges end to theft of Arab culture

KUNA (2016). Kuwaiti official urges end to theft of Arab culture. Kuwait News Agency. 8 September.

New twist in fake antique furniture scandal overshadows opening of Biennale des Antiquaires in Paris

Vincent Noce (2016). New twist in fake antique furniture scandal overshadows opening of Biennale des Antiquaires in Paris. The Art Newspaper. 8 September.

The Disappearance and Return of the Original Ground Zero Flag

J. Weston Phippen (2016). The Disappearance and Return of the Original Ground Zero Flag. The Atlantic. 8 September.

Bronze book stolen from Borders poet's memorial

BBC News (2016). Bronze book stolen from Borders poet's memorial. BBC News. 8 September.

Plea over missing 1986 Sir Antony Gormley sculpture

BBC News (2016). Plea over missing 1986 Sir Antony Gormley sculpture. BBC News. 8 September.

Jho Low Used Goldman Sachs to Illicitly Buy Van Gogh Work

Eileen Kinsella (2016). Jho Low Used Goldman Sachs to Illicitly Buy Van Gogh Work. ArtNet News. 8 September.

AG to decide about antiquities irregularities

George Psyllides (2016). AG to decide about antiquities irregularities. Cyprus Mail. 8 September.

Letters I: Elgin Marbles dispute can be resolved by making 3D marbles of artifacts then returning them to Greece

The National (2016). Letters I: Elgin Marbles dispute can be resolved by making 3D marbles of artifacts then returning them to Greece. The National. 8 September.

Reputed Mobster In Hospital After Prison Fall, Trial Delayed

CBS (2016). Reputed Mobster In Hospital After Prison Fall, Trial Delayed. CBS. 9 September.

The Amateur Tomb Raiders Pilfering China's Artifacts

Wang Chao (2016). The Amateur Tomb Raiders Pilfering China's Artifacts. Sixth Tone. 9 September.

Suspect detained in Taipei after theft of science artifacts

Chun-fu Chiu (2016). Suspect detained in Taipei after theft of science artifacts. Taipei Times. 9 September.

Plymouth teen charged with stealing lobster statue

Emily Clark (2016). Plymouth teen charged with stealing lobster statue. The Patriot News. 9 September.

Raghunath Trust to strengthen security & management shrine: CM

M. L. Verma (2016). Raghunath Trust to strengthen security & management shrine: CM. Himvani. 9 September.

Opera Gallery Wins $2.4 Million Decision Against Infamous Art Dealer

Brian Boucher (2016). Opera Gallery Wins $2.4 Million Decision Against Infamous Art Dealer. ArtNet News. 9 September.

Two British schoolboys appear in Polish court accused of stealing buttons, shards of glass and a hair clipper belonging to former Auschwitz prisoners

Corey Charlton (2016). Two British schoolboys appear in Polish court accused of stealing buttons, shards of glass and a hair clipper belonging to former Auschwitz prisoners. The Sun. 9 September.

Plea for holiday photos to help preserve world heritage

Kirsteen Paterson (2016). Plea for holiday photos to help preserve world heritage. The National. 9 September.

KP lacks archaeological experts to preserve priceless heritage

Pakistan Observer (2016). KP lacks archaeological experts to preserve priceless heritage. Pakistan Observer. 9 September.

Thieves break into temple, steal antiques worth crores

TNN (2016). Thieves break into temple, steal antiques worth crores. The Times of India. 10 September.

25 kilo laddu stolen from Ganesh pandal

Mahesh Buddil (2016). 25 kilo laddu stolen from Ganesh pandal. The Times of India. 10 September.

Art collector Lance Dane's 'so-called' adopted son refused relief by the Bombay High Court

Mustafa Plumber (2016). Art collector Lance Dane's 'so-called' adopted son refused relief by the Bombay High Court. DNA Info. 10 September.

Rhinos being killed for horn's value as collectible, study finds

Karin Brulliard (2016). Rhinos being killed for horn's value as collectible, study finds. Portland Press Herald. 10 September.

Police searching stolen vehicle finds 2nd century tomb in Bursa

Daily Sabah (2016). Police searching stolen vehicle finds 2nd century tomb in Bursa. Daily Sabah. 10 September.

Robbed of our antiquities

Alan Wade (2016). Robbed of our antiquities. The Chronicle Journal. 11 September.

Police seeking information for 9/11 monument theft

Michelle Gaitan (2016). Police seeking information for 9/11 monument theft. Standard-Times. 11 September.

Sacramento art groups bounce back after thefts

Ryan Lillis (2016). Sacramento art groups bounce back after thefts. The Sacramento Bee. 11 September.

Robo de figuras religiosas: PDI da consejos para facilitar la búsqueda de piezas valiosas

Theft of religious statues: PDI gives suggestions to help facilitate the locating of valuable pieces

Lilian Olivares (2016). Robo de figuras religiosas: PDI da consejos para facilitar la búsqueda de piezas valiosas. Economía y Negocios. 11 September.

The search is on for Britain's lost public sculptures as Historic England protects five more artworks

Culture 24 (2016). The search is on for Britain's lost public sculptures as Historic England protects five more artworks. Culture 24. 11 September.

Thirty works of art recovered in Torrevieja

The Leader (2016). Thirty works of art recovered in Torrevieja. The Leader. 11 September.

Aboriginal artefacts in Sotheby's auction prompt questions over provenance

Debbie Cuthbertson (2016). Aboriginal artefacts in Sotheby's auction prompt questions over provenance. The Sydney Morning Herald. 11 September.

Donald Trump Used His Foundation's Money to Buy a Painting of Himself

Claire Voon (2016). Donald Trump Used His Foundation's Money to Buy a Painting of Himself. Hyperallergic. 12 September.

Native American Students Fight to Remove Colonial Imagery from University of New Mexico

Matthew Irwin (2016). Native American Students Fight to Remove Colonial Imagery from University of New Mexico. Hyperallergic. 12 September.

Alec Baldwin Files Suit Accusing Art Dealer of Fraud

Graham Bowley (2016). Alec Baldwin Files Suit Accusing Art Dealer of Fraud. The New York Times. 12 September.

El museo de La Plata restituirá restos de cuatro lonkos mapuches

The museum of La Plata restitutes remains of four Mapuche lonkos

Sergio Marilaf (2016). El museo de La Plata restituirá restos de cuatro lonkos mapuches. La Izquierda Diario. 12 September.

Karnataka yet to get proper inventory report on 14 heritage cities

Yathiraju (2016). Karnataka yet to get proper inventory report on 14 heritage cities. The New Indian Express. 12 September.

Museum hopeful stolen paintings in Ukraine will be home soon

Dutch News (2016). Museum hopeful stolen paintings in Ukraine will be home soon. Dutch News. 12 September.

When Artwork Survives Catastrophe

Kara Weisenstein (2016). When Artwork Survives Catastrophe. The Creator's Project. 12 September.

US government sues over Michigan, Maine lighthouse lenses

Associated Press (2016). US government sues over Michigan, Maine lighthouse lenses. The Daily Mail. 12 September.

Rani Pokhari reconstruction to resume this week

The Kathmandu Post (2016). Rani Pokhari reconstruction to resume this week. The Kathmandu Post. 12 September.

B.C. allocates $2 million for First Nations repatriation efforts

CBC (2016). B.C. allocates $2 million for First Nations repatriation efforts. CBC. 13 September.

Police probe Marrache art collection theft

Brian Reyes (2016). Police probe Marrache art collection theft. Gibraltar Chronicle. 13 September.

Art. Passion. Politics.

Edward Goldman (2016). Art. Passion. Politics.. Huffington Post. 13 September.

Piano di Sorrento, nascondeva reperti archeologici in casa: medico denunciato

Piano di Sorrento: Archaeological finds hidden in home, doctor implicated

Il Mattino (2016). Piano di Sorrento, nascondeva reperti archeologici in casa: medico denunciato. Il Mattino. 13 September.

23 cultural assets damaged after quake in ancient capital

Yonhap News Agency (2016). 23 cultural assets damaged after quake in ancient capital. Yonhap News Agency. 13 September.

Vandals daub bizarre message on cathedral's 900 year old walls

The Plymouth Herald (2016). Vandals daub bizarre message on cathedral's 900 year old walls. Plymouth Herald. 13 September.

Saquean Jaina... pero es 'cliente frequente': INAH

Looting Jania... it is a 'frequent customer': INAH

El Expreso (2016). Saquean Jaina... pero es 'cliente frequente': INAH. El Expreso. 14 September.

Bring back vigango to their rightful locations

Nancy Jumwa Ngowa (2016). Bring back vigango to their rightful locations. Daily Nation. 14 September.

Missing Coltsville Plaque Found Chopped Into Nearly Two Dozen Pieces

Kenneth R. Gosselin (2016). Missing Coltsville Plaque Found Chopped Into Nearly Two Dozen Pieces. Hartford Courant. 14 September.

Arqueólogos intentan hacer de Afganistán un museo entre saqueos

Archaeologists intend to make Afghanistan a museum despite looting

Panorama (2016). Arqueólogos intentan hacer de Afganistán un museo entre saqueos. Panorama. 14 September.

Araiji calls for new antiquities law

Lebanese Republic (2016). Araiji calls for new antiquities law. National News Agency. 14 September.

Roban medallas de la Virgen en la iglesia de Zumpango

Medals of the Virgin of the church of Zumpango robbed

El Siglo de Torreón (2016). Roban medallas de la Virgen en la iglesia de Zumpango. El Siglo de Torreón. 14 September.

5 members of gang involved in temple thefts in Karnataka held

Press Trust of India (2016). 5 members of gang involved in temple thefts in Karnataka held. India Today. 15 September.

Yobs 'mindlessly' smash historic stained-glass window in 12th-century Rye church

Adrian Imms (2016). Yobs 'mindlessly' smash historic stained-glass window in 12th-century Rye church. The Argus. 15 September.

Senate panel approves Nazi-stolen art recovery bill

Tim Devaney (2016). Senate panel approves Nazi-stolen art recovery bill. The Hill. 15 September.

Russia critics, museums square off over Senate artwork bill

Isaac Arnsdorf (2016). Russia critics, museums square off over Senate artwork bill. Politico. 15 September.

An 18th-Century Temple Buddha Painting Returns to Korea after an Epic Journey

Alexxa Gotthardt (2016). An 18th-Century Temple Buddha Painting Returns to Korea after an Epic Journey. Artsy. 15 September.

Preventing the plunder of Asean's heritage

Curtis S. Chin (2016). Preventing the plunder of Asean's heritage. The Straits Times. 16 September.

Se salvó gran parte de obras de arte más importantes de San Sebastián

Large portion of the most important works of art of San Sebastián saved.

Andina (2016). Se salvó gran parte de obras de arte más importantes de San Sebastián. Andina. 16 September.

Trust appealing for return of stolen tribute to Borders poet

Darin Hutson (2016). Trust appealing for return of stolen tribute to Borders poet. Harwick News. 16 September.

Ukraine hands back stolen paintings to Dutch museum

Reuters (2016). Ukraine hands back stolen paintings to Dutch museum. Reuters. 16 September.

City cops nab gang involved in 13 temple thefts in Karnataka

Nishikant Karlikar (2016). City cops nab gang involved in 13 temple thefts in Karnataka. The Times of India. 16 September.

The man stuffed and displayed like a wild animal

Frank Westerman (2016). The man stuffed and displayed like a wild animal. BBC News. 16 September.

Should the art market be more transparent?

Ivan Macquisten (2016). Should the art market be more transparent?. Apollo. 16 September.

Teesdale mayfly stone carving stolen

Kate Richardson (2016). Teesdale mayfly stone carving stolen. The Northern Echo. 16 September.

Sector Cultura adopta medidas urgentes tras incendio en iglesia de San Sebastián

Cultural sector adopts emergency measures after the fire in the San Sebastián church

Radio Nacional (2016). Sector Cultura adopta medidas urgentes tras incendio en iglesia de San Sebastián. Radio Nacional. 16 September.

Moll Heirs Response to Statement from the National Gallery Regarding Suit for Return of Stolen Matisse Portrait of Greta Moll

Rowland & Associates (2016). Moll Heirs Response to Statement from the National Gallery Regarding Suit for Return of Stolen Matisse Portrait of Greta Moll. MMD Newswire. 16 September.

Will Victims of Nazi Art Thieves Finally Get Justice?

Liz Mair (2016). Will Victims of Nazi Art Thieves Finally Get Justice?. The Daily Beast. 17 September.

Battle of Jutland war graves 'vandalised' by illegal metal scavengers

Robert Booth (2016). Battle of Jutland war graves 'vandalised' by illegal metal scavengers. The Guardian. 18 September.

"Die Schatzsucher sind die Hunnen von heute"

"Treasure Hunters are Today's Huns"

Balazs Csekö (2016). "Die Schatzsucher sind die Hunnen von heute". Der Standard. 18 September.

Stolen art piece was intended to raise awareness of homelessness in Juneau

Scott Burton (2016). Stolen art piece was intended to raise awareness of homelessness in Juneau. KTOO. 18 September.

Iraq struggles to stop antiquities smuggling

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

Looting? $283 Million Flow of Artifacts to US Revealed

Owen Jarus (2016). Looting? $283 Million Flow of Artifacts to US Revealed. Live Science. 19 September.

Replicas now sit where items were stolen from Roger Maris Museum

Ashley Bishop (2016). Replicas now sit where items were stolen from Roger Maris Museum. Valley News. 19 September.

Pre-Columbian sculpture recovered at London auction house after mysterious disapperance

Richard Emblin (2016). Pre-Columbian sculpture recovered at London auction house after mysterious disapperance. The City Paper. 19 September.

Ancient artifact hidden in sock by Belgium tourist proves very costly

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

Progress in Protecting Stolen Antiquities Is Real — But Challenges Remain

Michelle ForCruz (2016). Progress in Protecting Stolen Antiquities Is Real — But Challenges Remain. Asia Society. 19 September.

Banksy artwork removed from Liverpool street to enter street art museum

BBC News (2016). Banksy artwork removed from Liverpool street to enter street art museum. BBC News. 19 September.

US tourist steals marble fragment from Pompeii

New Kerala (2016). US tourist steals marble fragment from Pompeii. New Kerala. 19 September.

Slick Replica of Palmyra's Triumphal Arch Arrives in New York, Prompting Questions

Claire Voon (2016). Slick Replica of Palmyra's Triumphal Arch Arrives in New York, Prompting Questions. Hyperallergic. 20 September.

Kohinoor our property, govt tells Supreme Court

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

Replica of Syrian arch destroyed by Isis unveiled in New York City

Raya Jalabi (2016). Replica of Syrian arch destroyed by Isis unveiled in New York City. The Guardian. 20 September.

Buddha statue theft from temple treated as hate crime

Jenny Thomson (2016). Buddha statue theft from temple treated as hate crime. STV. 20 September.

Suspected Drunk Driver Crashes into Museum of Broken Relationships, Injuring Two

Sarah Cascone (2016). Suspected Drunk Driver Crashes into Museum of Broken Relationships, Injuring Two. ArtNet News. 20 September.

How the Mona Lisa became so overrated

Phil Edwards (2016). How the Mona Lisa became so overrated. Vox. 20 September.

Artist Wants Thieves Who Stole Translucent Child Sculpture Punished

Leslie Albrecht (2016). Artist Wants Thieves Who Stole Translucent Child Sculpture Punished. DNA Info. 20 September.

Police on the hunt for stolen buffalo statue, thief in Oklahoma City

Bill Schammert (2016). Police on the hunt for stolen buffalo statue, thief in Oklahoma City. Fox. 20 September.

The memorial plaque for David Bowie in Berlin has been stolen

Press Association (2016). The memorial plaque for David Bowie in Berlin has been stolen. Press Association. 20 September.

Youth arrested for thefts in 8 temples

TNN (2016). Youth arrested for thefts in 8 temples. The Times of India. 21 September.

How the journey of a Rembrandt masterpiece ended here in the North Country

Brian Mann (2016). How the journey of a Rembrandt masterpiece ended here in the North Country. North County Public Radio. 21 September.

Saudi strikes raze ancient Yemen towers

Bel Trew (2016). Saudi strikes raze ancient Yemen towers. The Times. 21 September.

François Hollande announces $100m fund to protect cultural heritage in the Middle East

David D'Arcy (2016). François Hollande announces $100m fund to protect cultural heritage in the Middle East. The Art Newspaper. 21 September.

Rough Riders replace stolen plaque honoring their namesake

Paul Guzzo (2016). Rough Riders replace stolen plaque honoring their namesake. Tampa Bay Times. 21 September.

Over 1,200 Archaeologists and Museum Staff Condemn Destruction Wrought by Dakota Pipeline

Allison Meier (2016). Over 1,200 Archaeologists and Museum Staff Condemn Destruction Wrought by Dakota Pipeline. Hyperallergic. 21 September.

UK to crack down on illegal ivory sales

John Vidal (2016). UK to crack down on illegal ivory sales. The Guardian. 21 September.

Battle for Ben Franklin manuscripts could be settled soon

Bridget Murphy (2016). Battle for Ben Franklin manuscripts could be settled soon. Newsday. 21 September.

The Ancient One Takes Another Step Toward Home

Richard Walker (2016). The Ancient One Takes Another Step Toward Home. Indian Country Today. 21 September.

Royal Canadian Mint employee allegedly smuggled $140,000 worth of gold in his butt

Ben Guarino (2016). Royal Canadian Mint employee allegedly smuggled $140,000 worth of gold in his butt. The Washington Post. 21 September.

Last two remaining 'Indian Bridge' figures stolen from city storage yard

Reg Clayton (2016). Last two remaining 'Indian Bridge' figures stolen from city storage yard. Kenora Daily Miner and News. 21 September.

Germany's new cultural protection law welcomed abroad

Markus Hilgert (2016). Germany's new cultural protection law welcomed abroad. DW. 21 September.

Have You Seen This Artist's Converted Metermaid Vehicle, Stolen Yesterday?

Caleb Pershan (2016). Have You Seen This Artist's Converted Metermaid Vehicle, Stolen Yesterday?. SFist. 21 September.

UK ivory ban threat: 'government WILL consult antiques industry'

Noelle McElhatton (2016). UK ivory ban threat: 'government WILL consult antiques industry'. Antiques Trade Gazette. 21 September.

Booker urges 'justice' in reclaiming stolen art

New Jersey Jewish News (2016). Booker urges 'justice' in reclaiming stolen art. New Jersey Jewish News. 21 September.

Court Orders Marina Abramović to Pay Ulay and Give Him Credit for Their Art

Claire Voon (2016). Court Orders Marina Abramović to Pay Ulay and Give Him Credit for Their Art. Hyperallergic. 22 September.

St Albans military collector Alan Tissington avoids jail after ammunition discovered at his home

Debbie White (2016). St Albans military collector Alan Tissington avoids jail after ammunition discovered at his home. The Herts Advertiser. 22 September.

Who stole naked Trump statue? Police want to ask this guy about it The naked Donald Trump statue first made an appearance on a Wynwood billboard last week. In Wynwood, a nude Donald Trump is no more, and Miami Police have a suspect. The naked Donald Trump statue first made an appearance on a Wynwood billboard last week. The naked Donald Trump statue first made an appearance on a Wynwood billboard last week. In Wynwood, a nude Donald Trump is no more, and Miami Police have a suspect.

Alex Harris (2016). Who stole naked Trump statue? Police want to ask this guy about it The naked Donald Trump statue first made an appearance on a Wynwood billboard last week. In Wynwood, a nude Donald Trump is no more, and Miami Police have a suspect. The naked Donald Trump statue first made an appearance on a Wynwood billboard last week. The naked Donald Trump statue first made an appearance on a Wynwood billboard last week. In Wynwood, a nude Donald Trump is no more, and Miami Police have a suspect.. Miami Herald. 22 September.

Egypt's Malawi Museum inaugurated

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Egypt's Malawi Museum inaugurated. Ahram Online. 22 September.

Treasure trove' of war photos, medals and memorabilia found among stolen loot in a thief's house - as police seek help to find the owners

Ollie Gillman (2016). Treasure trove' of war photos, medals and memorabilia found among stolen loot in a thief's house - as police seek help to find the owners. The Daily Mail. 22 September.

Theft of Aurangzeb-era Quran: HC orders CBI prob

M. A. Parray (2016). Theft of Aurangzeb-era Quran: HC orders CBI prob. Kashmir Reader. 22 September.

Paintings recovered in Leeuwarden storage unit 17 years after theft

Janene Pieters (2016). Paintings recovered in Leeuwarden storage unit 17 years after theft. NL Times. 22 September.

Stolen painting recovered in Leeuwarden is a fake

Janene Pieters (2016). Stolen painting recovered in Leeuwarden is a fake. NL Times. 22 September.

Stolen Artifacts Found in Siem Reap

Mom Kunthear (2016). Stolen Artifacts Found in Siem Reap. Khmer Times. 22 September.

Heir to art-dealing estate in court in major French fraud trial

Kim Willsher (2016). Heir to art-dealing estate in court in major French fraud trial. The Guardian. 22 September.

Freeports boom highlights risks of shady activities

Silke Koltrowitz (2016). Freeports boom highlights risks of shady activities. Reuters. 22 September.

Dismay over 'crude' repairs to ancient section of Great Wall of China

Associated Press (2016). Dismay over 'crude' repairs to ancient section of Great Wall of China. The Guardian. 22 September.

Exhibition with antiquities from occupied Cyprus opens on September 23

Famagusta Gazette (2016). Exhibition with antiquities from occupied Cyprus opens on September 23. Famagusta Gazette. 22 September.

Egypt's Mallawi Museum reopens with looted collection mostly restored

Garry Shaw (2016). Egypt's Mallawi Museum reopens with looted collection mostly restored. The Art Newspaper. 23 September.

Could you return that Declaration of Independence your family stole? Please?

Gene Marks (2016). Could you return that Declaration of Independence your family stole? Please?. The Washington Post. 23 September.

Police find 'Emperor Has No Balls' statue depicting naked Donald Trump

Marcine Joseph (2016). Police find 'Emperor Has No Balls' statue depicting naked Donald Trump. ABC United States. 23 September.

University of Utah police seeking info over art theft

Abigail Norton (2016). University of Utah police seeking info over art theft. KUTV. 23 September.

Art meets history in homage to legendary French Jewish dealer

Catherine Bennett (2016). Art meets history in homage to legendary French Jewish dealer. The Times of Israel. 23 September.

Robert Soros in Divorce Battle Over $7.7 Million Christopher Wool Painting

Sarah Cascone (2016). Robert Soros in Divorce Battle Over $7.7 Million Christopher Wool Painting. ArtNet News. 23 September.

Naked Trump statue in downtown Las Vegas vandalized

Lawren Lineham (2016). Naked Trump statue in downtown Las Vegas vandalized. Las Vegas Review-Journal. 23 September.

Antiques dealers arrested and $4.5m worth of ivory seized in New York

Gabriella Angeleti (2016). Antiques dealers arrested and $4.5m worth of ivory seized in New York. The Art Newspaper. 23 September.

Unsupervised digs and illicit ticket sales rampant at historc sites

Angelos Anastasiou (2016). Unsupervised digs and illicit ticket sales rampant at historc sites. Cyprus Mail. 23 September.

Popular art gallery owner shot, killed

Atlanta Journal Constitution (2016). Popular art gallery owner shot, killed. Atlanta Journal Constitution. 23 September.

The ghost of Vaman Ghiya is rising

Vijay Kumar (2016). The ghost of Vaman Ghiya is rising. DNA. 24 September.

Art of the past

Zainab Fakhar (2016). Art of the past. Pakistan Today. 24 September.

The Gweagal shield and the fight to change the British Museum's attitude to seized artefacts

Paul Daley (2016). The Gweagal shield and the fight to change the British Museum's attitude to seized artefacts. The Guardian. 25 September.

Un tapiz robado multiplica por diez su precio tras 'perder' el nombre

A stolen tapestry that's price multiplied by ten after 'losing' its name.

Eduardo Bayona (2016). Un tapiz robado multiplica por diez su precio tras 'perder' el nombre. Publico. 25 September.

Ulay vs. Marina Abramović: How the epic legal battle between art-world giants went down

Noah Charney (2016). Ulay vs. Marina Abramović: How the epic legal battle between art-world giants went down. Salon. 25 September.

Detenidos por saquear piedras arqueológicas

Arrests for looting of archaeological stones

Tribuna (2016). Detenidos por saquear piedras arqueológicas. Tribuna. 25 September.

Benin City: A Stunning Metropolis Annihilated By the British Empire

Daryl Worthington (2016). Benin City: A Stunning Metropolis Annihilated By the British Empire. New Historian. 25 September.

La «misteriosa» desaparición de los restos de Diego Colón

The "mysterious" disappearance of the remains of Diego Columbus

Mónica Arrizabalaga (2016). La «misteriosa» desaparición de los restos de Diego Colón. ABC España. 25 September.

Roban campana en Huichapan

Bell stolen in Huichapan

El Sol de Hidalgo (2016). Roban campana en Huichapan. El Sol de Hidalgo. 25 September.

New International Group to Amp Up Parthenon Marbles Reunification Campaign

Mary Harris (2016). New International Group to Amp Up Parthenon Marbles Reunification Campaign. Greek Reporter. 26 September.

Cyprus to spearhead war on illicit trafficking of cultural property

Famagusta Gazette (2016). Cyprus to spearhead war on illicit trafficking of cultural property. Famagusta Gazette. 26 September.

The United Nations Doubles Down on Protecting Cultural Sites

Akshan de Alwis (2016). The United Nations Doubles Down on Protecting Cultural Sites. Diplomatic Courier. 27 September.

New York Congressman Co-Sponsors Bill to Save Stolen Holocaust Art

Jason Cohen (2016). New York Congressman Co-Sponsors Bill to Save Stolen Holocaust Art. JP Updates. 27 September.

Neue Galerie Returns Painting Seized by Nazis and Then Rebuys It in Settlement

Graham Bowley (2016). Neue Galerie Returns Painting Seized by Nazis and Then Rebuys It in Settlement. The New York Times. 27 September.

Revealed: how senior Laos officials cut deals with animal traffickers

Nick Davies (2016). Revealed: how senior Laos officials cut deals with animal traffickers. The Guardian. 27 September.

Denuncian corrupción en parques arqueológicos

Corruption at archaeological sites denounced

William Gularte (2016). Denuncian corrupción en parques arqueológicos. El Periódico. 27 September.

Cologne to return Menzel drawing sold in 1939 to Hildebrand Gurlitt

Catherine Hickley (2016). Cologne to return Menzel drawing sold in 1939 to Hildebrand Gurlitt. The Art Newspaper. 27 September.

Una carta anónima desvela el robo de cuatro campanas en la Casa del Chavo

An anonymous letter reveals the theft of four bells from the Casa del Chavo C

Javier Martínez (2016). Una carta anónima desvela el robo de cuatro campanas en la Casa del Chavo. Las Provincias. 27 September.

Judge 'Stupefied' by Arguments on Day One of Wildenstein Tax Fraud Trial

Robert Williams (2016). Judge 'Stupefied' by Arguments on Day One of Wildenstein Tax Fraud Trial. ArtNet News. 27 September.

For First Time, Destruction Of Cultural Sites Leads To War Crime Conviction

Camila Domonoske (2016). For First Time, Destruction Of Cultural Sites Leads To War Crime Conviction. NPR. 27 September.

Feds 'Paying a Lot of Attention' to International Repatriations; Is It Enough?

Kim Baca (2016). Feds 'Paying a Lot of Attention' to International Repatriations; Is It Enough?. Indian Country Today. 28 September.

Vandalism of Dirty Corner sculpture at Versailles an 'inside job', claims Kapoor

Cristina Ruiz (2016). Vandalism of Dirty Corner sculpture at Versailles an 'inside job', claims Kapoor. The Art Newspaper. 28 September.

Peeved Protester Throws Pee at Censored Photo Show in Moscow

Carey Dunne (2016). Peeved Protester Throws Pee at Censored Photo Show in Moscow. Hyperallergic. 28 September.

Anita Halpin among beneficiaries of Neue Galerie restitution

Dan Duray (2016). Anita Halpin among beneficiaries of Neue Galerie restitution. The Art Newspaper. 28 September.

Man pleads guilty in New Brunswick Museum plaque theft case

Jericho Knopp (2016). Man pleads guilty in New Brunswick Museum plaque theft case. CBC. 28 September.

Saquean con trascabo tumbas prehispánicas en Totimehuacan

Prehispanic tombs at Titimehuacan looted with bulldozer

Francisco Sánchez (2016). Saquean con trascabo tumbas prehispánicas en Totimehuacan. Intolerancia Diario. 28 September.

Police: Ex-girlfriend stole $10 million in art from Lantana home

Hannah Winston (2016). Police: Ex-girlfriend stole $10 million in art from Lantana home. Palm Beach Post. 28 September.

Lawful Heir of Artworks Looted by Gestapo Files Lawsuit in DC Federal Court

The Jewish Voice (2016). Lawful Heir of Artworks Looted by Gestapo Files Lawsuit in DC Federal Court. The Jewish Voice. 28 September.

New California Law Will Make Signed Books & Art Harder to Sell

Rebecca Rego Barry (2016). New California Law Will Make Signed Books & Art Harder to Sell. Fine Books Magazine. 29 September.

Cultural Property Protection Law Comes Under Fire in Germany

Conrad De Aenlle (2016). Cultural Property Protection Law Comes Under Fire in Germany. The New York Times. 29 September.

Why the Terrorist Who Destroyed Palmyra Won't Face Justice

Russell Goldman (2016). Why the Terrorist Who Destroyed Palmyra Won't Face Justice. The New York Times. 29 September.

Temple looted

The Hindu (2016). Temple looted. The Hindu. 29 September.

Mexico returns remains of US soldiers from 1846 war

BBC News (2016). Mexico returns remains of US soldiers from 1846 war. BBC News. 29 September.

Van Gogh paintings stolen from Amsterdam found in Italy

BBC News (2016). Van Gogh paintings stolen from Amsterdam found in Italy. BBC News. 29 September.

A guardian of Syria's imperiled cultural heritage

Giota Mirtsioti (2016). A guardian of Syria's imperiled cultural heritage. eKathimerini. 29 September.

Theft in Hebri temple

The Hindu (2016). Theft in Hebri temple. The Hindu. 29 September.

US-France court battle tied to Picasso comes to a head

Sébastien Blanc (2016). US-France court battle tied to Picasso comes to a head. Art Daily. 30 September.

Roban corona de Virgen de la Asunción

Crown of the Virgen de la Asunción stolen

Leobardo Pérez Marín (2016). Roban corona de Virgen de la Asunción. El Universal. 30 September.

Met Picasso Belonged to Family That Fled Nazis, Suit Says

Graham Bowley (2016). Met Picasso Belonged to Family That Fled Nazis, Suit Says. The New York Times. 30 September.

Spanish thieves find easy source of loot: unprotected churches

Jordi Pérez Colomé (2016). Spanish thieves find easy source of loot: unprotected churches. El País. 30 September.

Trial Offers Rare View of Wildenstein Family and Fortune

Doreen Carvajal (2016). Trial Offers Rare View of Wildenstein Family and Fortune. The New York Times. 30 September.

When Art Thieves Target Treasures In Churches

Tobias Heimbach (2016). When Art Thieves Target Treasures In Churches. World Crunch. 30 September.

Here's Why Art Thieves Steal Paintings They Can't Sell

Corky Siemaszko (2016). Here's Why Art Thieves Steal Paintings They Can't Sell. NBC. 30 September.

Se roban una virgen en municipio de Ocotepeque

Virgin stolen from the municipality of Ocotepeque

Ariel Trigueros (2016). Se roban una virgen en municipio de Ocotepeque. Tiempo. 30 September.

Russian collector repatriates 17th-century icon to Yaroslavl church

Sophia Kishkovsky (2016). Russian collector repatriates 17th-century icon to Yaroslavl church. The Art Newspaper. 30 September.