Dealers' association asks industry to contact MPs over new cultural property law

ATG (2016). Dealers' association asks industry to contact MPs over new cultural property law. Antiques Trade Gazette. 1 December.

How ISIL destroyed Nimrud

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

Does Aleppo prove that we westerners should keep the world's antiquities?

Robert Fisk (2016). Does Aleppo prove that we westerners should keep the world's antiquities?. The Independent. 1 December.

Protecting culture vital for identity and peace,' says head of Unesco

Naser Al Wasmi (2016). Protecting culture vital for identity and peace,' says head of Unesco. The National. 1 December.

Victims of Nazi Art theft need Congress to HEAR

Ambassador Ronald S. Lauder (2016). Victims of Nazi Art theft need Congress to HEAR. The Hill. 1 December.

Geneva Free Port: The greatest art collection no-one can see

Will Gompertz (2016). Geneva Free Port: The greatest art collection no-one can see. BBC News. 1 December.

Five Nobel winners urge action to protect heritage sites

AFP (2016). Five Nobel winners urge action to protect heritage sites. The Economic Times. 2 December.

Art cops recover Roman statue

ANSA (2016). Art cops recover Roman statue. ANSA. 2 December.

Stolen prints recovered during arrest of suspects

WOWT (2016). Stolen prints recovered during arrest of suspects. WOWT. 2 December.

$750K sculpture sickened FBI workers in Miami

Matt Dixon (2016). $750K sculpture sickened FBI workers in Miami. Politico. 2 December.

U.S., Egypt Sign Agreement to Thwart Trade in Illegal Antiquities

Kristin Romey (2016). U.S., Egypt Sign Agreement to Thwart Trade in Illegal Antiquities. National Geographic. 2 December.

Bibliomania, the Dark Desire For Books That Infected Europe in the 1800s

Lauren Young (2016). Bibliomania, the Dark Desire For Books That Infected Europe in the 1800s. Atlas Obscura. 2 December.

Stolen Mummy Hand Makes Its Way Home

Megan Gannon (2016). Stolen Mummy Hand Makes Its Way Home. Live Science. 2 December.

Berlin returns Nazi-looted sculpture to Jewish publisher's family

Catherine Hickley (2016). Berlin returns Nazi-looted sculpture to Jewish publisher's family. The Art Newspaper. 2 December.

UAE hosts global push to save antiquities from conflict

BBC News (2016). UAE hosts global push to save antiquities from conflict. BBC News. 2 December.

Austin artist out thousands of dollars after thieves steal paintings

Amanda Brandels (2016). Austin artist out thousands of dollars after thieves steal paintings. KXAN. 2 December.

Stolen Dachau concentration camp gate may have been found in Norway

Karla Pequenino (2016). Stolen Dachau concentration camp gate may have been found in Norway. CNN. 2 December.

Swiss seize 9 relics allegedly stolen from Libya, Palmyra

Associated Press (2016). Swiss seize 9 relics allegedly stolen from Libya, Palmyra. The Daily Mail. 2 December.

Arrests confirm more thefts in NGA collection

Michaela Boland (2016). Arrests confirm more thefts in NGA collection. The Australian. 2 December.

Nations set to approve heritage protection fund

AFP (2016). Nations set to approve heritage protection fund. The Daily Mail. 3 December.

Chandannath Temple Guthi committee, priest suspended

DB Buda (2016). Chandannath Temple Guthi committee, priest suspended. My Republica. 3 December.

Judge orders 'owner' to provide more details before ancient golden crown can be examined

The Herald (2016). Judge orders 'owner' to provide more details before ancient golden crown can be examined. The Herald. 3 December.

Aboriginal art depicting Wandjina figure that sparked aliens theory to be reclaimed by traditional owners

Erin Parke (2016). Aboriginal art depicting Wandjina figure that sparked aliens theory to be reclaimed by traditional owners. ABC Australia. 4 December.

Imitation game: how copies can solve our cultural heritage crises

Felicity Strong (2016). Imitation game: how copies can solve our cultural heritage crises. The Conversation. 4 December.

The Maltese priest and the kidnapped Caravaggio: The amazing true story of the scrappy octogenarian who busted an audacious art heist

Noah Charney (2016). The Maltese priest and the kidnapped Caravaggio: The amazing true story of the scrappy octogenarian who busted an audacious art heist. Salon. 4 December.

Fire at California artists' collective claims 33 lives

Helen Stoilas (2016). Fire at California artists' collective claims 33 lives. The Art Newspaper. 4 December.

The One That Waddled Away: Retracing a Weighty Gold Theft

Michael Wilson (2016). The One That Waddled Away: Retracing a Weighty Gold Theft. The New York Times. 4 December.

France pays £24m into new fund to protect cultural heritage sites

Associated Press (2016). France pays £24m into new fund to protect cultural heritage sites. The Guardian. 4 December.

Jewish family battles Spain museum over art looted by Nazis

Associated Press (2016). Jewish family battles Spain museum over art looted by Nazis. The Daily Mail. 4 December.

Four precious idols stolen from temple

Press Trust of India (2016). Four precious idols stolen from temple. Business Standard. 4 December.

Preservation of archaeological sites promotes tourism

APP (2016). Preservation of archaeological sites promotes tourism. The Nation. 5 December.

Ustad Bismillah Khan's shehnais stolen

Press Trust of India (2016). Ustad Bismillah Khan's shehnais stolen. The Indian Express. 5 December.

Museum heist gang sentenced to 30+ years

ANSA (2016). Museum heist gang sentenced to 30+ years. ANSA. 5 December.

Kennewick Man skeleton closer to tribal return

Annette Cary (2016). Kennewick Man skeleton closer to tribal return. The Art Newspaper. 5 December.

'Weaponise your privilege': blocked Aboriginal Australian speaker addresses students by Skype

Louis Klee (2016). 'Weaponise your privilege': blocked Aboriginal Australian speaker addresses students by Skype. Varsity. 5 December.

Kivi group leads search for stolen paintings

Jim Moodie (2016). Kivi group leads search for stolen paintings. The Sudbury Star. 5 December.

Stolen coffins found after police search

Caroline Tilley (2016). Stolen coffins found after police search. Gazette News. 5 December.

The UAE can become a safe haven for antiquities

Peter Hellyer (2016). The UAE can become a safe haven for antiquities. The National. 5 December.

CID Gets Vital Leads in Rabindranath Tagore Nobel Theft Case

News 18 (2016). CID Gets Vital Leads in Rabindranath Tagore Nobel Theft Case. News 18. 5 December.

Profile: Art no-one can see - the story of the Geneva free port

Nan Spowart (2016). Profile: Art no-one can see - the story of the Geneva free port. The National. 5 December.

Man guilty of stealing Chester Cathedral's Greek Lazarus painting

BBC News (2016). Man guilty of stealing Chester Cathedral's Greek Lazarus painting. BBC News. 5 December.

Sotheby's Hires Fraud Expert to Start New Research Department

Robin Pogrebin (2016). Sotheby's Hires Fraud Expert to Start New Research Department. The New York Times. 5 December.

La Policía detiene a los presuntos autores del robo en la iglesia y la rectoral de Cea

Police arrested suspects in the robbery of the church and rectory of Cea

Faro de Vigo (2016). La Policía detiene a los presuntos autores del robo en la iglesia y la rectoral de Cea. Faro de Vigo. 5 December.

'Stolen' Dattatreya idol found in wardrobe inside the temple

My Republica (2016). 'Stolen' Dattatreya idol found in wardrobe inside the temple. My Republica. 5 December.

Idol thieves' gang busted, two arrested in Bhagalpur

TNN (2016). Idol thieves' gang busted, two arrested in Bhagalpur. The Times of India. 6 December.

Abren un boquete en la puerta de la capilla de San Antón, en Cedeira, para robar el cepillo

Hole opened in the door of the chapel of San Anton in Cedeira to rob the chapel

Ana F. Cuba (2016). Abren un boquete en la puerta de la capilla de San Antón, en Cedeira, para robar el cepillo. La Voz de Galicia. 6 December.

Virgin Mary stolen from Helensville church

Danielle Clent (2016). Virgin Mary stolen from Helensville church. Stuff.co.nz. 6 December.

Gate Stolen From Dachau Concentration Camp Recovered in Norway

Jason Daley (2016). Gate Stolen From Dachau Concentration Camp Recovered in Norway. Smithsonian. 6 December.

Yucatán recupera valiosa estela de antigua ciudad maya

Yucatan recovers valuable steala from ancient Maya city

Terra (2016). Yucatán recupera valiosa estela de antigua ciudad maya. Terra. 6 December.

Sacred Sites And Treaty Rights – The Dakota Access Backstory

Dan Kraker (2016). Sacred Sites And Treaty Rights – The Dakota Access Backstory. Inside Energy. 6 December.

Case Over $30 Million Camille Pissarro Painting Comes to a Head in Appeals Court

Sarah Cascone (2016). Case Over $30 Million Camille Pissarro Painting Comes to a Head in Appeals Court. ArtNet News. 6 December.

Sotheby's in 'fake' Fabergé row with billionaire Russian art collector

Adam Sherwin (2016). Sotheby's in 'fake' Fabergé row with billionaire Russian art collector. i News. 6 December.

Roman artefacts spotted at auction after they were stolen 12 years ago

ITV News (2016). Roman artefacts spotted at auction after they were stolen 12 years ago. ITV News. 6 December.

Jho Low Family Digs in to Stop 1MDB Asset Seizure by U.S.

Edvard Pettersson (2016). Jho Low Family Digs in to Stop 1MDB Asset Seizure by U.S.. Bloomberg. 6 December.

Amid regional instability and rising demand, a historic agreement could protect priceless cultural artifacts

Sandy Pterykowski (2016). Amid regional instability and rising demand, a historic agreement could protect priceless cultural artifacts. PBS. 6 December.

Outrage at unprovoked vandalism of ancient tree

The Northland Age (2016). Outrage at unprovoked vandalism of ancient tree. The Northland Age. 6 December.

Pearce Leads Effort To Protect Tribal Artifacts

Office of Rep. Steve Pearce (2016). Pearce Leads Effort To Protect Tribal Artifacts. KRWG. 6 December.

ICE returns 23 pre-Columbian artifacts to Dominican Republic

ICE (2016). ICE returns 23 pre-Columbian artifacts to Dominican Republic. ICE. 7 December.

Heirs of Jewish art dealer sue German state for return of Nazi-looted artwork

JTA (2016). Heirs of Jewish art dealer sue German state for return of Nazi-looted artwork. The Times of Israel. 7 December.

Stolen Buddhist painting to be returned to Korea

Sang-Un Kim (2016). Stolen Buddhist painting to be returned to Korea. The Dong-A Ilbo. 7 December.

Shashi Tharoor's Delhi home burgled, copper Gandhi glasses gifted by PM Modi stolen

Mahender Singh Manral (2016). Shashi Tharoor's Delhi home burgled, copper Gandhi glasses gifted by PM Modi stolen. The Indian Express. 7 December.

Theft of manuscript of Holy Quran

D. A. Rashid (2016). Theft of manuscript of Holy Quran. Greater Kashmir. 7 December.

Roman statue stolen from Mussolini is returning to Italy

Jamie Schram (2016). Roman statue stolen from Mussolini is returning to Italy. New York Post. 7 December.

Group will document state's antiques to protect heritage

Mayuri Phadnis (2016). Group will document state's antiques to protect heritage. Pune Mirror. 7 December.

Artist's Giant Inflatable Igloo Stolen in Brooklyn, Artist Says

Camille Bautista (2016). Artist's Giant Inflatable Igloo Stolen in Brooklyn, Artist Says. DNA Info. 7 December.

Heirs of Nazi-Persecuted Art Dealer Alfred Flechtheim Sue Bavarian Museums

Nicholas O'Donnell (2016). Heirs of Nazi-Persecuted Art Dealer Alfred Flechtheim Sue Bavarian Museums. JD Supra. 7 December.

Statue had been sold as scrap metal

Ian MacAlpine (2016). Statue had been sold as scrap metal. Thewhig.com. 7 December.

Fruitful week for repatriation of Egyptian antiquities: Report

Ahram Online (2016). Fruitful week for repatriation of Egyptian antiquities: Report. Ahram Online. 7 December.

House of Representatives Passes Bill to Recover Art Stolen During the Holocaust

Artfix Daily (2016). House of Representatives Passes Bill to Recover Art Stolen During the Holocaust. Artfix Daily. 7 December.

INAH recupera monumento que estaba en un hotel

INAH recovers monument that was in a hotel

Union Yucatán (2016). INAH recupera monumento que estaba en un hotel. Union Yucatán. 7 December.

US Will Return 9 Indian Antiquities Shortly: Government

Press Trust of India (2016). US Will Return 9 Indian Antiquities Shortly: Government. NDTV. 7 December.

US House passes bill to ease return of Nazi-looted art

JTA (2016). US House passes bill to ease return of Nazi-looted art. The Times of Israel. 8 December.

Lax security makes protected temples easy targets for thieves

Arun Devl (2016). Lax security makes protected temples easy targets for thieves. The Times of India. 8 December.

Kader Attia accuses Universal Music of plagiarism over French rap video

Anny Shaw (2016). Kader Attia accuses Universal Music of plagiarism over French rap video. The Art Newspaper. 8 December.

Retired FBI Agent Solves Arts Crimes Including a Missing Nazi Diary, Confederate Relics and Even Batmobiles

Erin Arvelund (2016). Retired FBI Agent Solves Arts Crimes Including a Missing Nazi Diary, Confederate Relics and Even Batmobiles. Philly.com. 8 December.

Painting stolen by Nazis set to break record at auction

Vanessa Conneely (2016). Painting stolen by Nazis set to break record at auction. TRTWorld. 8 December.

'Blue Dog' art thief walks free after experts say drug overdose caused behavior

Della Hasselle (2016). 'Blue Dog' art thief walks free after experts say drug overdose caused behavior. The Advocate. 8 December.

The mystery of the stolen Klimt

Max Paradiso (2016). The mystery of the stolen Klimt. BBC News. 8 December.

18th-century Buddhist painting returned to home soil

Kim Yu-young (2016). 18th-century Buddhist painting returned to home soil. Korea Herald. 8 December.

50 paintings of Dhirendranath Brahma stolen

Priyanka Dasguptal (2016). 50 paintings of Dhirendranath Brahma stolen. The Times of India. 8 December.

Artifact trafficking and the battle to stop it: 'It's open season'

Rami al-Khattib (2016). Artifact trafficking and the battle to stop it: 'It's open season'. Syria Direct. 8 December.

Six major challenges facing Indian museums, says museologist Vinod Daniel

Adrija Roychowdhury (2016). Six major challenges facing Indian museums, says museologist Vinod Daniel. The Indian Express. 8 December.

How the antiquities black market thrives on Syria: 'We have the collapse of state institutions and the society holding them all together'

Syria Direct (2016). How the antiquities black market thrives on Syria: 'We have the collapse of state institutions and the society holding them all together'. Syria Direct. 8 December.

Ali Center theft suspect arrested; Ali artwork still missing

Associated Press (2016). Ali Center theft suspect arrested; Ali artwork still missing. The Daily Mail. 8 December.

ICE and CBP return cultural artifacts to Italy

ICE (2016). ICE and CBP return cultural artifacts to Italy. ICE. 9 December.

British war veteran appeals for stolen service medals to be returned

Catrin Owen (2016). British war veteran appeals for stolen service medals to be returned. Stuff.co.nz. 9 December.

Destrozan en Chiapas ruinas arqueológicas

Archaeological ruins destroyed in Chiapas

Omar Ruiz (2016). Destrozan en Chiapas ruinas arqueológicas. El Sol de Mexico. 9 December.

Senate to vote on Holocaust restitution bill in a race against the clock

David D'Arcy (2016). Senate to vote on Holocaust restitution bill in a race against the clock. The Art Newspaper. 9 December.

Painting heist an inside job: Cops

Dwaipayan Ghoshl (2016). Painting heist an inside job: Cops. The Times of India. 9 December.

Man Stole Art from Greenwich Facility: Feds

Rich Scinto (2016). Man Stole Art from Greenwich Facility: Feds. Patch. 9 December.

Piden a ladrones que devuelvan cuadro religioso

Thieves asked to return religious painting

Fátima Membreño (2016). Piden a ladrones que devuelvan cuadro religioso. La Prensa Grafica. 9 December.

Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Returns $500,000 Looted Signac Painting

Henri Neuendorf (2016). Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Returns $500,000 Looted Signac Painting. ArtNet News. 9 December.

Criminal network involved in idol smuggling unearthed

The Hindu (2016). Criminal network involved in idol smuggling unearthed. The Hindu. 9 December.

German Panel Rules That a Rare Violin Was Looted by Nazis

Graham Bowley (2016). German Panel Rules That a Rare Violin Was Looted by Nazis. The New York Times. 9 December.

Website launched to help track down artworks stolen in World War II

Dutch News (2016). Website launched to help track down artworks stolen in World War II. Dutch News. 9 December.

'My stomach dropped': Artist discovers her 'stolen' work on shirts being sold at Winners

Rosa Marchitelli (2016). 'My stomach dropped': Artist discovers her 'stolen' work on shirts being sold at Winners. CBC. 9 December.

Queens Man Charged In Manhattan Federal Court With Sale Of Artwork Stolen From Prominent New York Collection

Dept of Justice (2016). Queens Man Charged In Manhattan Federal Court With Sale Of Artwork Stolen From Prominent New York Collection. United States Department of Justice. 9 December.

Jordan lead codices not modern forgeries

University of Surrey (2016). Jordan lead codices not modern forgeries. Heritage Daily. 9 December.

Stolen shehnais not registered with cultural dept

TNN (2016). Stolen shehnais not registered with cultural dept. The Times of India. 10 December.

Kohinoor wasn't gifted but looted by British, say authors

IANS (2016). Kohinoor wasn't gifted but looted by British, say authors. The Economic Times. 11 December.

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

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

How Egypt intends to stop sale of its relics around the world

George Mikhail (2016). How Egypt intends to stop sale of its relics around the world. Al Monitor. 11 December.

Palmyra: IS retakes ancient Syrian city

BBC News (2016). Palmyra: IS retakes ancient Syrian city. BBC News. 11 December.

Repatriating the Past: Filling the Holes in Egypt's History Left by Looting

Katie A. Paul (2016). Repatriating the Past: Filling the Holes in Egypt's History Left by Looting. Heritage Daily. 12 December.

Pasadena trial focuses on Nazi-looted masterpiece

Ryan Torok (2016). Pasadena trial focuses on Nazi-looted masterpiece. Jewish Journal. 12 December.

Lawsuit over Cady Noland's Log Cabin dismissed

Laura Gilbert (2016). Lawsuit over Cady Noland's Log Cabin dismissed. The Art Newspaper. 12 December.

Two Dutch Old Masters returned to estate of Jewish dealer Max Stern

Catherine Hickley (2016). Two Dutch Old Masters returned to estate of Jewish dealer Max Stern. The Art Newspaper. 12 December.

Reclaiming Nazi-Looted Art Is About to Get Easier

Erin Blakemore (2016). Reclaiming Nazi-Looted Art Is About to Get Easier. Smithsonian. 12 December.

Not allowed to pray, man steals Shivalinga

TNN (2016). Not allowed to pray, man steals Shivalinga. The Times of India. 13 December.

Filipino photographer's pagoda shoot prompts Facebook fury

Ei Ei Thu (2016). Filipino photographer's pagoda shoot prompts Facebook fury. Mayanmar Times. 13 December.

The Local Man Who Native Americans Call "The Ancient One," Will Finally Get a Proper Burial

Sophia June (2016). The Local Man Who Native Americans Call "The Ancient One," Will Finally Get a Proper Burial. Willamette Week. 13 December.

Guelph police looking for man who stole art from downtown cafe

Chris Seto (2016). Guelph police looking for man who stole art from downtown cafe. Guelph Mercury Tribune. 13 December.

Heritage Auction House Sues Christie's and Collectrium Over Data Theft

Brian Boucher (2016). Heritage Auction House Sues Christie's and Collectrium Over Data Theft. ArtNet News. 13 December.

Piece of Art Stolen from Mahopac Public Library Gallery

David Propper (2016). Piece of Art Stolen from Mahopac Public Library Gallery. The Examiner News. 13 December.

Pip McGarry paintings worth £160k stolen from Marwell Zoo

BBC News (2016). Pip McGarry paintings worth £160k stolen from Marwell Zoo. BBC News. 13 December.

Police crack temple theft case, two held

CT Bureau (2016). Police crack temple theft case, two held. City Today. 13 December.

New Exhibition Shows Poland Using Jewish Gravestones to Build Walls, Sidewalks, Playgrounds

JNi.Media (2016). New Exhibition Shows Poland Using Jewish Gravestones to Build Walls, Sidewalks, Playgrounds. The Jewish Press. 13 December.

Pa. man allegedly stole Nazi memorabilia from Canfield veterans museum

Jordan Grzelewski (2016). Pa. man allegedly stole Nazi memorabilia from Canfield veterans museum. Vindy.com. 13 December.

As Artist's Murder Trial Drags On, Display of His Work Sparks Uproar

Jillian Steinhauer (2016). As Artist's Murder Trial Drags On, Display of His Work Sparks Uproar. Hyperallergic. 13 December.

Bill protecting works of art lent by foreign institutions passes US Senate

Sophia Kishkovsky Helen Stoilas (2016). Bill protecting works of art lent by foreign institutions passes US Senate. The Art Newspaper. 13 December.

सुपौल: मंदिर से अष्टधातु की बहुमूल्य मूर्तियां चुरा ले गए चोर

Theft in Ramjanki temple in Supaul, three valuable sculptures stolen

Live Hindustan (2016). सुपौल: मंदिर से अष्टधातु की बहुमूल्य मूर्तियां चुरा ले गए चोर. Live Hindustan. 13 December.

Nazi-looted paintings belonging to Montrealer Max Stern recovered

Montreal Gazette (2016). Nazi-looted paintings belonging to Montrealer Max Stern recovered. Montreal Gazette. 13 December.

Mali declares archaeological emergency

FT (2016). Mali declares archaeological emergency. Financial Times. 14 December.

Young artists involved in creating Stik mural in Gdansk call for its return

Anny Shaw (2016). Young artists involved in creating Stik mural in Gdansk call for its return. The Art Newspaper. 14 December.

Three looters busted plundering ancient tomb in Galilee

Ilan Ben Zion (2016). Three looters busted plundering ancient tomb in Galilee. The Times of Israel. 14 December.

Man arrested for stealing Ali Center painting reportedly said he thought it was a gift shop poster

David Scott (2016). Man arrested for stealing Ali Center painting reportedly said he thought it was a gift shop poster. WDRB. 14 December.

Crimea's Scythian Treasures Become Political Football

Phil Butler (2016). Crimea's Scythian Treasures Become Political Football. Argophilia. 14 December.

University of Evansville Painting Stolen

Lindsay Holmes (2016). University of Evansville Painting Stolen. Tristatehomepage.com. 14 December.

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

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

Nude Performance Artist Deborah de Robertis Defends Herself in French Court

Sarah Cascone (2016). Nude Performance Artist Deborah de Robertis Defends Herself in French Court. ArtNet News. 14 December.

Minister Looking to Add "A Bit of Colour" to His Office Accidentally Finds Missing $150,000 Aboriginal Artwork

Isabelle Hellyer (2016). Minister Looking to Add "A Bit of Colour" to His Office Accidentally Finds Missing $150,000 Aboriginal Artwork. Vice. 14 December.

UN seeks protection for ancient Nimrud site wrecked by IS

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

Art by Robert Gentile, Stephen Bunyard Stolen at Phoenix Festival of the Arts

Lynn Trimble (2016). Art by Robert Gentile, Stephen Bunyard Stolen at Phoenix Festival of the Arts. Phoenix New Times. 14 December.

Crimean gold must go back to Ukraine, says Dutch court

BBC News (2016). Crimean gold must go back to Ukraine, says Dutch court. BBC News. 14 December.

You Can Own the San Francisco Home of Imprisoned Art Swindler Luke Brugnara for $19.7 Million

Eileen Kinsella (2016). You Can Own the San Francisco Home of Imprisoned Art Swindler Luke Brugnara for $19.7 Million. ArtNet News. 14 December.

Degas or Dud? What You Can Do if the Artwork You Bought Is a Fake

Jason Hernandez (2016). Degas or Dud? What You Can Do if the Artwork You Bought Is a Fake. Daily Business Review. 14 December.

Have Bremoaners stolen Bojo's Polish portrait? Painting of the Foreign Secretary goes missing from London club

Sebastian Shakespeare (2016). Have Bremoaners stolen Bojo's Polish portrait? Painting of the Foreign Secretary goes missing from London club. The Daily Mail. 14 December.

Restituyen al gobierno mexicano 12 piezas arqueológicas incautadas en Italia

12 archaeological pieces seized in Italy are returned to the Mexican government

Periodico el Despertar (2016). Restituyen al gobierno mexicano 12 piezas arqueológicas incautadas en Italia. Periodico el Despertar. 14 December.

A Spanish museum may have the legal right to keep art stolen by the Nazis. That doesn't mean it should

Los Angeles Times (2016). A Spanish museum may have the legal right to keep art stolen by the Nazis. That doesn't mean it should. Los Angeles Times. 14 December.

Tenant accused of $1.4 million artwork theft from widow of painter Pat Trivigno

Ken Daley (2016). Tenant accused of $1.4 million artwork theft from widow of painter Pat Trivigno. Nola. 15 December.

Egypt antiquities ministry receives two stolen Islamic-era lamps from UAE

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Egypt antiquities ministry receives two stolen Islamic-era lamps from UAE. Ahram Online. 15 December.

Gericht: Gurlitts Testament ist gültig

Court: Gurlitt's will is valid

Monopol (2016). Gericht: Gurlitts Testament ist gültig. Monopol. 15 December.

U.S. sues to recover ancient Syrian artifacts looted by Islamic State

Yeganeh Torbati (2016). U.S. sues to recover ancient Syrian artifacts looted by Islamic State. Reuters. 15 December.

'Close friend' accused of stealing $1.4 million worth of artist Pat Trivigno's paintings

Della Hasselle (2016). 'Close friend' accused of stealing $1.4 million worth of artist Pat Trivigno's paintings. The New Orleans Advocate. 15 December.

New Orleans art thefts: Works by Banksy, George Rodrigue have been among targets

Doug MacCash (2016). New Orleans art thefts: Works by Banksy, George Rodrigue have been among targets. Nola. 15 December.

Gardaí seize rare cup made from rhino horn in raid

Jimmy Woulfe David Raleigh (2016). Gardaí seize rare cup made from rhino horn in raid. Irish Examiner. 15 December.

Bavaria to get back tapestry taken by GI from Hitler's Eagle's Nest

The Japan Times (2016). Bavaria to get back tapestry taken by GI from Hitler's Eagle's Nest. The Japan Times. 15 December.

Montreal project helps solve issue around recovering Nazi-stolen art

Sara Angel (2016). Montreal project helps solve issue around recovering Nazi-stolen art. The Globe and Mail. 16 December.

Have You Seen These Stolen Hearst Family Heirlooms?

Rob Bates (2016). Have You Seen These Stolen Hearst Family Heirlooms?. JCK. 16 December.

Hundreds of Historic Texts Hidden in ISIS-Occupied Monastery

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

The Tech behind Bitcoin Could Help Artists and Protect Collectors. So Why Won't They Use It?

Oscar Lopez (2016). The Tech behind Bitcoin Could Help Artists and Protect Collectors. So Why Won't They Use It?. Artsy. 16 December.

Employé du muséum d'histoire naturelle d'Orléans, il revendait des pierres et fossiles sur eBay

Employee of the natural history museum of Orléans, he resold stones and fossils on eBay

Philippe Renaud (2016). Employé du muséum d'histoire naturelle d'Orléans, il revendait des pierres et fossiles sur eBay. La République. 16 December.

Man linked to $500M art heist getting mental evaluation

Dave Collins (2016). Man linked to $500M art heist getting mental evaluation. Myrtle Beach Online. 16 December.

Hawaii's 'Cursed' Lava Rocks Are Driving National Park Staff Insane

Sarah Emerson (2016). Hawaii's 'Cursed' Lava Rocks Are Driving National Park Staff Insane. Motherboard. 16 December.

Luxembourg Freeport Director David Arendt Quits

Hili Perlson (2016). Luxembourg Freeport Director David Arendt Quits. ArtNet News. 16 December.

Did Russia meddle in recent US art theft legislation?

Rich Tenorio (2016). Did Russia meddle in recent US art theft legislation?. The Times of Israel. 16 December.

Suspected fraudster denies swindling elderly out of £650,000 worth of antiques

Laura Chesters (2016). Suspected fraudster denies swindling elderly out of £650,000 worth of antiques. Antiques Trade Gazette. 16 December.

Verdict upheld for elderly French couple who hid Picasso works in garage

France 24 (2016). Verdict upheld for elderly French couple who hid Picasso works in garage. France 24. 16 December.

Napoleon's pillaged works of art on show in Rome

AFP (2016). Napoleon's pillaged works of art on show in Rome. Shanghai Daily. 17 December.

Tapestry returning to Germany

Jamie Stengle (2016). Tapestry returning to Germany. The Durango Herald. 17 December.

Returning stolen art to its rightful owner is also about restoring dignity

Deborah Solon (2016). Returning stolen art to its rightful owner is also about restoring dignity. Los Angeles Times. 17 December.

Jain idol found broken in Rajgir temple

TNN (2016). Jain idol found broken in Rajgir temple. The Times of India. 18 December.

Two criminals held for damaging Jain Tirthankar's idol

The Times of India (2016). Two criminals held for damaging Jain Tirthankar's idol. The Times of India. 18 December.

El 'saqueo' de las momias guanches

The looting of the Guanche mummies

EFE (2016). El 'saqueo' de las momias guanches. RTVC. 19 December.

Do Not Touch: What happens when museum visitors ignore the signs

John Bailey (2016). Do Not Touch: What happens when museum visitors ignore the signs. The Age. 19 December.

Roban arte sacro en iglesia del Barrio de "Jesús" de Acajete

Sacred art stole from church in the Jesús neighbourhood of Acejete

Carmen Flores (2016). Roban arte sacro en iglesia del Barrio de "Jesús" de Acajete. El Sol de Puebla. 19 December.

Stolen Conor McGregor painting may have been spotted on a bus, after a man 'showed it to the whole upper deck'

Cian Murray (2016). Stolen Conor McGregor painting may have been spotted on a bus, after a man 'showed it to the whole upper deck'. Irish Independent. 19 December.

6 antique long rifles stolen from Bedford County museum

Paul Peirce (2016). 6 antique long rifles stolen from Bedford County museum. TribLive. 19 December.

Illinois Woman Legal Owner Of Apollo 11 Moon Rock Bag, Not NASA:

Allan Adamson (2016). Illinois Woman Legal Owner Of Apollo 11 Moon Rock Bag, Not NASA:. Tech Times. 19 December.

Chun Kyung-ja's long-disputed artwork declared genuine

The Korea Herald (2016). Chun Kyung-ja's long-disputed artwork declared genuine. Korea Herald. 19 December.

A Master Work, the Ghent Altarpiece, Reawakens Stroke by Stroke

Milan Schreuer (2016). A Master Work, the Ghent Altarpiece, Reawakens Stroke by Stroke. The New York Times. 19 December.

Hong Kong lions Stephen and Stitt, Japanese looters and the legal battle to protect cultural property

Steven Gallagher (2016). Hong Kong lions Stephen and Stitt, Japanese looters and the legal battle to protect cultural property. South China Morning Post. 19 December.

Four suspected antiquities thieves nabbed near Mesolongi

eKathimerini (2016). Four suspected antiquities thieves nabbed near Mesolongi. eKathimerini. 19 December.

Ancient skeleton to return to Native Americans for reburial

Associated Press (2016). Ancient skeleton to return to Native Americans for reburial. Business Insider. 19 December.

Northwest Tribes Know Exactly How They Want To Return The Ancient One To Earth

Anna King (2016). Northwest Tribes Know Exactly How They Want To Return The Ancient One To Earth. NW News Network. 20 December.

Case Against Robert Motherwell's Foundation Is Dismissed

Graham Bowley (2016). Case Against Robert Motherwell's Foundation Is Dismissed. The New York Times. 20 December.

Waiouru medal thief recalled to prison after starting online escort service

Hannah Martin (2016). Waiouru medal thief recalled to prison after starting online escort service. Stuff.co.nz. 20 December.

Guilty plea for Modesto man involved in French Laundry wine theft

J. D. Morris (2016). Guilty plea for Modesto man involved in French Laundry wine theft. The Press Democrat. 20 December.

Artist floored by the theft of victorious McGregor print

Cian Murray (2016). Artist floored by the theft of victorious McGregor print. The Herald. 20 December.

Russian ambassador to Turkey shot dead in Ankara art gallery

Shaun Walker (2016). Russian ambassador to Turkey shot dead in Ankara art gallery. The Guardian. 20 December.

Stolen relief of Queen Hatshepsut recovered from London

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Stolen relief of Queen Hatshepsut recovered from London. Ahram Online. 20 December.

Getting art back that was stolen by the Nazis has a share of success stories, but sometimes it's too late for the rightful owner to appreciate

Robert Fulford (2016). Getting art back that was stolen by the Nazis has a share of success stories, but sometimes it's too late for the rightful owner to appreciate. National Post. 20 December.

Leeds Castle bolsters defences with 'crime-fighting liquid

Adele Couchman (2016). Leeds Castle bolsters defences with 'crime-fighting liquid. Kent News. 20 December.

After Van Gogh Museum Declares Book of Artist's Sketches to be Fake, Publisher Threatens Legal Action

Art Forum (2016). After Van Gogh Museum Declares Book of Artist's Sketches to be Fake, Publisher Threatens Legal Action. Art Forum. 20 December.

ICE On Trail of Stolen Relics

Aaron Gilchrist (2016). ICE On Trail of Stolen Relics. NBC. 20 December.

This Wiyot Tool Dug Up 86 Years Ago by a Notorious Grave Robber is Being Sold in an Online Auction

Ryan Burns (2016). This Wiyot Tool Dug Up 86 Years Ago by a Notorious Grave Robber is Being Sold in an Online Auction. Lost Coast Outpost. 21 December.

New York Art Dealer Charged With Trafficking Illegal Antiquities

Lisa Bannon (2016). New York Art Dealer Charged With Trafficking Illegal Antiquities. The Wall Street Journal. 21 December.

The medal detective

Vibeke Venema (2016). The medal detective. BBC News. 21 December.

London church to be reunited with stolen 16th-century carving

Dalya Alberge (2016). London church to be reunited with stolen 16th-century carving. The Guardian. 21 December.

New Dead Sea Scrolls Fragments Found in Judean Desert

Philippe Bohstrom (2016). New Dead Sea Scrolls Fragments Found in Judean Desert. Haaretz. 21 December.

Prominent Antiquities Dealer Accused of Selling Stolen Artifacts

Tom Mashberg (2016). Prominent Antiquities Dealer Accused of Selling Stolen Artifacts. The New York Times. 21 December.

Stolen Old Master paintings head back to Verona

Hannah McGivern (2016). Stolen Old Master paintings head back to Verona. The Art Newspaper. 21 December.

Customs officials can't tell antiquities from crafts they seize

Daily Trust (2016). Customs officials can't tell antiquities from crafts they seize. Daily Trust. 21 December.

Stolen masterpiece paintings returned to Italy from Ukraine

Associated Press (2016). Stolen masterpiece paintings returned to Italy from Ukraine. The Guardian. 21 December.

Man in Santa suit stages protest on Duke of Wellington statue

STV (2016). Man in Santa suit stages protest on Duke of Wellington statue. STV. 22 December.

Art dealer Nancy Wiener who sold stolen Buddha to NGA arrested

Michaela Boland (2016). Art dealer Nancy Wiener who sold stolen Buddha to NGA arrested. The Australian. 22 December.

Illicit antiquities trade being fought

Manuela Pulido (2016). Illicit antiquities trade being fought. Latin American Post. 22 December.

Five arrested after war medals were 'stolen' from home in Blandford

Alex Winter (2016). Five arrested after war medals were 'stolen' from home in Blandford. Bournemouth Echo. 22 December.

Lane Bryant Issues Public Apology After Using Shantell Martin's Designs Without Authorization

Brian Boucher (2016). Lane Bryant Issues Public Apology After Using Shantell Martin's Designs Without Authorization. ArtNet News. 22 December.

Appeal for Ceri Richards painting stolen from north London gallery

Laura Chesters (2016). Appeal for Ceri Richards painting stolen from north London gallery. Antiques Trade Gazette. 22 December.

Italy plans new art crime law after Ukraine recovers stolen masterpieces

Alasdair Sandford (2016). Italy plans new art crime law after Ukraine recovers stolen masterpieces. Euronews. 22 December.

Police look for couple after $22,000 pitcher stolen

Caroline Balchunas (2016). Police look for couple after $22,000 pitcher stolen. ABC United States. 22 December.

Angkorian Artifact Dealer Arrested in New York

Ben Paviour (2016). Angkorian Artifact Dealer Arrested in New York. The Cambodia Daily. 23 December.

How art detectives hunt down fakes

James Pickford (2016). How art detectives hunt down fakes. Financial Times. 23 December.

Iraq seizes manuscript worth millions stolen in Kuwait

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

Director of Belgian Royal Museums Files Criminal Complaint Against Secretary of State

Alyssa Buffenstein (2016). Director of Belgian Royal Museums Files Criminal Complaint Against Secretary of State. ArtNet News. 23 December.

Antique dealer left 'devastated' after $20,000 art theft

Radio New Zealand (2016). Antique dealer left 'devastated' after $20,000 art theft. Radio New Zealand. 23 December.

Web of smugglers linked to New York art gallery

T.K. Rohit (2016). Web of smugglers linked to New York art gallery. The Hindu. 24 December.

Thieves steal hood from historic Shackleton exhibition

Peter Johnstone (2016). Thieves steal hood from historic Shackleton exhibition. The Packet. 24 December.

Indore: Theft at a temple at Subhash Chowk

TNN (2016). Indore: Theft at a temple at Subhash Chowk. The Times of India. 26 December.

Pratyangira idol and two other artefacts back in India

TNN (2016). Pratyangira idol and two other artefacts back in India. The Times of India. 26 December.

Ancient idols of gods under serious threat in Nepal

Deepak Kharel (2016). Ancient idols of gods under serious threat in Nepal. My Republica. 26 December.

Egypt retrieves 340 smuggled artifacts from Jordan

Egypt Independent (2016). Egypt retrieves 340 smuggled artifacts from Jordan. Egypt Independent. 26 December.

Jean Paul Barbier-Mueller, 'gentleman collector' of ethnographic art, has died aged 86

The Art Newspaper (2016). Jean Paul Barbier-Mueller, 'gentleman collector' of ethnographic art, has died aged 86. The Art Newspaper. 26 December.

The Year of the Fake: The 8 Biggest Forgery Controversies of 2016

Amah-Rose Abrams (2016). The Year of the Fake: The 8 Biggest Forgery Controversies of 2016. ArtNet News. 27 December.

Modern fight over ancient library

David Rising (2016). Modern fight over ancient library. The Journal Gazette. 27 December.

Art world embroiled in series of forgery scandals

Kwon Mee-yoo (2016). Art world embroiled in series of forgery scandals. Korea Times. 27 December.

Police find new lead on stolen idols from Jumla

Kamal Pariyar (2016). Police find new lead on stolen idols from Jumla. My Republica. 27 December.

Colombia returns ancient relics

Alvaro Tassano (2016). Colombia returns ancient relics. Living in Peru. 27 December.

Subhash Kapoor remanded in Pazhavoor idol theft case

Pon Vasanth Arunchalam (2016). Subhash Kapoor remanded in Pazhavoor idol theft case. The Hindu. 27 December.

Una Hermandad de Guillena restituye la corona y el Niño Jesús robado para la Misa del Gallo

Brotherhood of Guillena restores the stolen crown and the Baby Jesus for midnight mass

F. Cabanillas (2016). Una Hermandad de Guillena restituye la corona y el Niño Jesús robado para la Misa del Gallo. Arahal Información. 27 December.

French art experts blast Seoul over 'fake' painting

AFP (2016). French art experts blast Seoul over 'fake' painting. Bangkok Post. 28 December.

Quem é o pintor mais falsificado em Portugal?

Who is the most faked painter in Portugal?

Bruno Horta (2016). Quem é o pintor mais falsificado em Portugal?. Observador. 28 December.

Another artist is claiming that a big fashion brand has ripped off her designs

Miranda Larbi (2016). Another artist is claiming that a big fashion brand has ripped off her designs. Metro. 28 December.

Roban imagen de Niño Jesús en Iglesia de la zona uno

Sculpture of the Baby Jesus stolen from church in zone one

Grecia Ortíz (2016). Roban imagen de Niño Jesús en Iglesia de la zona uno. La Hora. 28 December.

Three suspects in theft of Levitan paintings from museum arrested

RAPSI (2016). Three suspects in theft of Levitan paintings from museum arrested. RAPSI. 28 December.

Can street art be preserved? Undoing of a Montreal mural raises questions

Elias Abboud (2016). Can street art be preserved? Undoing of a Montreal mural raises questions. CBC. 28 December.

Obama declares Bears Ears National Monument in southern Utah

Brian Maffly (2016). Obama declares Bears Ears National Monument in southern Utah. The Salt Lake Tribune. 28 December.

Statue Widely Ridiculed After Restoration Returned to Artist

Sarah Cascone (2016). Statue Widely Ridiculed After Restoration Returned to Artist. ArtNet News. 28 December.

Kirklees council considers selling Francis Bacon painting

Nazia Parveen (2016). Kirklees council considers selling Francis Bacon painting. The Guardian. 28 December.

Roman Antiquity Missing Since World War II Found in Russia Roman Antiquity Missing Since World War II Found in Russia

Hili Perlson (2016). Roman Antiquity Missing Since World War II Found in Russia Roman Antiquity Missing Since World War II Found in Russia. ArtNet News. 28 December.

Roban dos campanas de bronce de 500 kilos en una iglesia de Porto do Son, A Coruña

Two 500 kilo bronze bells stolen from the church of Porto do Son

Antena 3 (2016). Roban dos campanas de bronce de 500 kilos en una iglesia de Porto do Son, A Coruña. Antena 3. 28 December.

Art Dealer Ordered to Pay $500 a Day to Artist

Eileen Kinsella (2016). Art Dealer Ordered to Pay $500 a Day to Artist. ArtNet News. 28 December.

Miami Heat doctor sues store over fake Russian collectibles

Rebecca Rosenberg (2016). Miami Heat doctor sues store over fake Russian collectibles. New York Post. 28 December.

Cyprus petition launched for return on Elgin Marbles to Greece

Annette Chrysostomou (2016). Cyprus petition launched for return on Elgin Marbles to Greece. Cyprus Mail. 28 December.

Thieves steal £20,000 painting in smash and grab raid at Belsize art gallery

Emily Banks (2016). Thieves steal £20,000 painting in smash and grab raid at Belsize art gallery. Ham & High. 29 December.

Owner of Zoffany painting destroyed in fire could receive £4m from UK government

Martin Bailey (2016). Owner of Zoffany painting destroyed in fire could receive £4m from UK government. The Art Newspaper. 29 December.

Provo City School District's most expensive piece of art is missing

Braley Dodson (2016). Provo City School District's most expensive piece of art is missing. Daily Herald. 29 December.

Old Bedford Village gains national attention after historic rifles were stolen

Katie O'Toole (2016). Old Bedford Village gains national attention after historic rifles were stolen. WJAC. 29 December.

Early Christian book shrine caused much soul searching

Fiona Gartland (2016). Early Christian book shrine caused much soul searching. The Irish Times. 29 December.

David Chipperfield's Nazi-Era Renovation Plan of Munich's Haus der Kunst Sparks Outrage

Henri Neuendorf (2016). David Chipperfield's Nazi-Era Renovation Plan of Munich's Haus der Kunst Sparks Outrage. ArtNet News. 29 December.

New 'Red List' for West Africa helps to protect art, cultural antiquities

Africa Times (2016). New 'Red List' for West Africa helps to protect art, cultural antiquities. Africa Times. 29 December.

Man charged in replica, artifact thefts from Fort Dobbs

Record & Landmark (2016). Man charged in replica, artifact thefts from Fort Dobbs. Record & Landmark. 29 December.

Suit alleging Notre Dame has pilfered art collection is transferred to Indiana

Torsten Ove (2016). Suit alleging Notre Dame has pilfered art collection is transferred to Indiana. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. 30 December.

China Bans Its Ivory Trade, Moving Against Elephant Poaching

Edward Wong (2016). China Bans Its Ivory Trade, Moving Against Elephant Poaching. The New York Times. 30 December.

Aurangzeb-era Quran stolen from Kashmir in 2003 may be with New Delhi museum, hints CBI

M. A. Parray (2016). Aurangzeb-era Quran stolen from Kashmir in 2003 may be with New Delhi museum, hints CBI. Kashmir Reader. 30 December.

The 10 Biggest International Art Scandals of 2016

Sarah Cascone (2016). The 10 Biggest International Art Scandals of 2016. ArtNet News. 30 December.

Cash, silver stolen from Ludhiana temple

TNN (2016). Cash, silver stolen from Ludhiana temple. The Times of India. 31 December.

PGR investiga robo de Niño Dios en iglesia de Tlaxcala

PGR investigating the theft of the Baby Jesus from the church of Tlaxcala

Antonio Morán (2016). PGR investiga robo de Niño Dios en iglesia de Tlaxcala. Televisa. 31 December.

After Islamic State institutionalized looting in Syria, the market for fake antiquities is booming

Nibih Bulous (2016). After Islamic State institutionalized looting in Syria, the market for fake antiquities is booming. Los Angeles Times. 31 December.

Turning Iraq history to rubble, leaving mess to looters

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

Obama leaves 'phenomenal legacy' of protecting historic and natural land

Amanda Holpuch (2016). Obama leaves 'phenomenal legacy' of protecting historic and natural land. The Guardian. 31 December.

2 women charged following Drew County Museum audit

Brandon Lawrence (2016). 2 women charged following Drew County Museum audit. My Arklamiss. 31 December.

राधा कृष्ण मंदिर हनुमान की मूर्ति चुरायी

Hanuman Idol Stolen

Live Hindustan (2016). राधा कृष्ण मंदिर हनुमान की मूर्ति चुरायी. Live Hindustan. 31 December.