Thieves will battle to resell unique artworks heisted from Joburg gallery

Jan Bornman (2017). Thieves will battle to resell unique artworks heisted from Joburg gallery. Times Live. 1 February.

Ex-owner of Hitler house sues Austria

AFP (2017). Ex-owner of Hitler house sues Austria. Art Daily. 1 February.

Angry Pompeii workers 'tear down part of ancient Roman house in clash with management'

Chris Kitching (2017). Angry Pompeii workers 'tear down part of ancient Roman house in clash with management'. Mirror. 1 February.

Court approves stay of execution on return order for stolen Buddhist statue

Yonhap News Agency (2017). Court approves stay of execution on return order for stolen Buddhist statue. Yonhap News Agency. 1 February.

How Paris' 100-million-euro art heist happened

Stefan Dege (2017). How Paris' 100-million-euro art heist happened. DW. 1 February.

Citizen scientists can now help stop archaeological looting

Boing Boing (2017). Citizen scientists can now help stop archaeological looting. BoingBoing. 1 February.

Egypt retrieves 2 artifacts from London

Egypt Independent (2017). Egypt retrieves 2 artifacts from London. Egypt Independent. 1 February.

Roof nicked, gallery floods

Ufrieda Ho (2017). Roof nicked, gallery floods. Times Live. 2 February.

Maui temple bell stolen

Gary Kubota (2017). Maui temple bell stolen. Star Advertiser. 2 February.

Fallout for Michael Shvo After Art-Related Tax Evasion Charges

Eileen Kinsella (2017). Fallout for Michael Shvo After Art-Related Tax Evasion Charges. ArtNet News. 2 February.

Royal Canadian Mint employee who hid stolen gold in his bum gets 30 months in prison

Mike Blanchfield (2017). Royal Canadian Mint employee who hid stolen gold in his bum gets 30 months in prison. The Hamilton Spectator. 2 February.

Jury indicts man accused of stealing memorabilia from Canfield museum

Sarah Mercer (2017). Jury indicts man accused of stealing memorabilia from Canfield museum. WKBN. 2 February.

Three charged in theft by swindle art scheme

Jason Sorensen (2017). Three charged in theft by swindle art scheme. The Journal. 2 February.

Republicans back off bill to sell 3.3m acres of public land after outcry

Caty Enders (2017). Republicans back off bill to sell 3.3m acres of public land after outcry. The Guardian. 2 February.

Chhattisgarh: Ancient Ganesha idol damaged by suspected Maoists successfully restored

ANI (2017). Chhattisgarh: Ancient Ganesha idol damaged by suspected Maoists successfully restored. Business Standard. 2 February.

Missing Paintings Stolen by Mobsters to Return to Van Gogh Museum

Eileen Kinsella (2017). Missing Paintings Stolen by Mobsters to Return to Van Gogh Museum. ArtNet News. 2 February.

New Zealand's surprising history of art crime: 'I continue to be flabbergasted'

Elanore Ainge Roy (2017). New Zealand's surprising history of art crime: 'I continue to be flabbergasted'. The Guardian. 2 February.

European countries are working together to tackle cultural property crime

James Ratcliffe (2017). European countries are working together to tackle cultural property crime. Apollo. 2 February.

It's time the art market got tough on fakes

Laura Gilbert (2017). It's time the art market got tough on fakes. The Art Newspaper. 2 February.

Police seize 801 artifacts, preventing illegal sale in Sharqiya

Egypt Independent (2017). Police seize 801 artifacts, preventing illegal sale in Sharqiya. Egypt Independent. 2 February.

Louvre attack: French soldier shoots machete-wielding man

BBC News (2017). Louvre attack: French soldier shoots machete-wielding man. BBC News. 3 February.

Actor David Spade Sues Photographer Peter Beard for Failure to Authenticate a Work

Eileen Kinsella (2017). Actor David Spade Sues Photographer Peter Beard for Failure to Authenticate a Work. ArtNet News. 3 February.

Prosecution seeks jail time and heavy fines for Paris museum thieves

Vincent Noce (2017). Prosecution seeks jail time and heavy fines for Paris museum thieves. The Art Newspaper. 3 February.

Date set for Chinese villagers' Dutch court battle over ownership of 1,000-year-old 'stolen' gilded statute

Kinling Lo (2017). Date set for Chinese villagers' Dutch court battle over ownership of 1,000-year-old 'stolen' gilded statute. South China Morning Post. 3 February.

For Paris 'Spiderman,' Stealing 5 Museum Masterpieces Was No Sweat

Benoît Morenne (2017). For Paris 'Spiderman,' Stealing 5 Museum Masterpieces Was No Sweat. The New York Times. 3 February.

'Playful pup' sculpture returns to Mercer Island park

Katie Metzger (2017). 'Playful pup' sculpture returns to Mercer Island park. Mercer Island Reporter. 3 February.

Breaking: Governor signs resolution asking to rescind Bears Ears monument designation

Gephardt Daily (2017). Breaking: Governor signs resolution asking to rescind Bears Ears monument designation. Gephardt Daily. 3 February.

Call for Italy's quake-stricken works to return home for treatment

Hannah McGivern (2017). Call for Italy's quake-stricken works to return home for treatment. The Art Newspaper. 3 February.

Asociación denuncia saqueo y destrucción de restos arqueológicos en Salamanca

Association denounces looting and destruction of archaeological remains in Salamanca

La Vanguardia (2017). Asociación denuncia saqueo y destrucción de restos arqueológicos en Salamanca. La Vanguardia. 3 February.

ठाकुरबाड़ी से अष्ट धातु की माँ सीता की मूर्ति चोरी

Ashta metal sculpture of Mother Sita stolen from Thakurbari

Live Hindustan (2017). ठाकुरबाड़ी से अष्ट धातु की माँ सीता की मूर्ति चोरी. Live Hindustan. 3 February.

My grandfather left me a £2million Van Gogh - and we've spent £4k trying to prove it: Couple claim they own a piece from early in the artist's career

Kate Pickles (2017). My grandfather left me a £2million Van Gogh - and we've spent £4k trying to prove it: Couple claim they own a piece from early in the artist's career. The Daily Mail. 3 February.

Obituary: J.S.G.Boggs was found dead on January 23rd

The Economist (2017). Obituary: J.S.G.Boggs was found dead on January 23rd. The Economist. 4 February.

Hermitage storage centre searched by FSB agents

Sophia Kishkovsky (2017). Hermitage storage centre searched by FSB agents. The Art Newspaper. 4 February.

Najaf Police confiscates 35 artifacts hidden inside vehicle

Loaa Adel (2017). Najaf Police confiscates 35 artifacts hidden inside vehicle. Iraqi News. 5 February.

Cairo's Islamic Art Museum Reopens 3 Years After A Car Bomb Damaged It

WCAI (2017). Cairo's Islamic Art Museum Reopens 3 Years After A Car Bomb Damaged It. WCAI. 5 February.

Van por 'ladrones' de vestigios mayas en Umán

Police go after 'thieves' of Maya ruins in Umán

Luis Fuente (2017). Van por 'ladrones' de vestigios mayas en Umán. Milenio. 5 February.

गोरखपुर में पांच करोड़ की मूर्ति बरामद तस्कर गिरफ्तार

Smuggler arrested with lord buddha stolen in Gorakhpur

Patrika (2017). गोरखपुर में पांच करोड़ की मूर्ति बरामद तस्कर गिरफ्तार. Patrika. 5 February.

Auschwitz Museum offers confidentiality to Nazi war criminals Auschwitz Museum offers confidentiality to Nazi war criminals

Arutz Sheva (2017). Auschwitz Museum offers confidentiality to Nazi war criminals Auschwitz Museum offers confidentiality to Nazi war criminals. Israel National News. 5 February.

From Rabindranath Tagore to Kailash Satyarthi, when burglars aimed for the Nobel

The Economic Times (2017). From Rabindranath Tagore to Kailash Satyarthi, when burglars aimed for the Nobel. The Economic Times. 5 February.

Roban reliquia de Mártires Mercedarios

Relic of the Mercedarios Martys stolen

Miguel Lopez (2017). Roban reliquia de Mártires Mercedarios. Prensa Libre. 6 February.

The Art Lost Register Resolved Eight Stolen Artworks Cases in January

Perwana Nazif (2017). The Art Lost Register Resolved Eight Stolen Artworks Cases in January. ArtNet News. 6 February.

FBI Recovers Rare, Local History Stolen From Girard College

David Spunt (2017). FBI Recovers Rare, Local History Stolen From Girard College. CBS. 6 February.

National Gallery's £30m Pontormo bid rejected owing to sterling slump

Nicola Slawson (2017). National Gallery's £30m Pontormo bid rejected owing to sterling slump. The Guardian. 6 February.

Newbury Street gallery robbed, and suspected thief caught within moments

John R. Ellement (2017). Newbury Street gallery robbed, and suspected thief caught within moments. The Boston Globe. 6 February.

Cathedral-goers get up-close look at snatched medieval crucifix

Alex Williams (2017). Cathedral-goers get up-close look at snatched medieval crucifix. Premier. 6 February.

दिनदहाड़े राधाकृष्ण मंदिर से अष्टधातु की मूर्तियां चोरी

Radhakrishna Temple Ashtadhatu Statues Stolen In Broad Daylight

Amar Ujala (2017). दिनदहाड़े राधाकृष्ण मंदिर से अष्टधातु की मूर्तियां चोरी. Amar Ujala. 6 February.

Debate over statue highlights complexities of ownership

Korea JoongAng Daily (2017). Debate over statue highlights complexities of ownership. Korea JoongAng Daily. 6 February.

Over 28 antiquities retrieved from abroad till date: Govt

Press Trust of India (2017). Over 28 antiquities retrieved from abroad till date: Govt. The Indian Express. 6 February.

Italy restoring damaged art from Palmyra Italy restoring damaged art from Palmyra

ANSA (2017). Italy restoring damaged art from Palmyra Italy restoring damaged art from Palmyra. ANSA. 7 February.

We can preserve elephants AND conserve art

Martin Levy (2017). We can preserve elephants AND conserve art. Apollo. 7 February.

Antiquities robber caught red-handed in a Byzantine site

Elisha Ben Kimon (2017). Antiquities robber caught red-handed in a Byzantine site. Ynet News. 7 February.

Nobel Prize stolen from social activist Kailash Satyarthi's house

Sohini Mitter (2017). Nobel Prize stolen from social activist Kailash Satyarthi's house. Mashable. 7 February.

Show of shipwrecked treasures raises scientists' ire

Traci Watson (2017). Show of shipwrecked treasures raises scientists' ire. Nature. 7 February.

Gone, sometimes forgotten: State law protects even tiny cemeteries, but enforcement can be tough

Hailey Konnath (2017). Gone, sometimes forgotten: State law protects even tiny cemeteries, but enforcement can be tough. Omaha World-Herald. 7 February.

Major Art Market Players Band Together to Shake Industry's "Shady" Image

Anna Louie Sussman (2017). Major Art Market Players Band Together to Shake Industry's "Shady" Image. Artsy. 7 February.

A Scarred Battlefield: forgery at work?

Colin Gleadell (2017). A Scarred Battlefield: forgery at work?. The Telegraph. 7 February.

Metal detectorists urged to 'brush up on skills' to avoid damaging treasures

Jody Harrison (2017). Metal detectorists urged to 'brush up on skills' to avoid damaging treasures. The Herald. 7 February.

Stopping the fake indigenous art flood when does cultural appropriation become theft?

Lexology (2017). Stopping the fake indigenous art flood when does cultural appropriation become theft?. Lexology. 7 February.

Sotheby's heads to court in dispute over 'fake' Old Master

James Pickford (2017). Sotheby's heads to court in dispute over 'fake' Old Master. Financial Times. 7 February.

Police seize 1 billion liras worth of Hellenistic jewelry in western Turkey

Daily Sabah (2017). Police seize 1 billion liras worth of Hellenistic jewelry in western Turkey. Daily Sabah. 7 February.

Recuperan un misal y un sacro antiguos robados en Pinos del Valle

Missal and ancient sacrum stolen in Pinos del Valle recovered

Granada Hoy (2017). Recuperan un misal y un sacro antiguos robados en Pinos del Valle. Granada Hoy. 7 February.

Kailash Satyarthi's Nobel citation, medal replica stolen

The Tribune (2017). Kailash Satyarthi's Nobel citation, medal replica stolen. The Tribune. 7 February.

New document by Chun Kyung-ja says 'Beautiful Woman' is fake

Yonhap News Agency (2017). New document by Chun Kyung-ja says 'Beautiful Woman' is fake. Yonhap News Agency. 7 February.

Indian cops arrest US businessman over idol smuggling

AFP (2017). Indian cops arrest US businessman over idol smuggling. The Daily Mail. 8 February.

Iran displays ancient Persian artifacts returned from the US

Amir Vahdat (2017). Iran displays ancient Persian artifacts returned from the US. Phys.org. 8 February.

Ethics code and transparency are key in protecting image of art market

Laura Chesters (2017). Ethics code and transparency are key in protecting image of art market. Antiques Trade Gazette. 8 February.

Painting stolen by Nazis finally returned to heirs of Jewish art gallery

Chris Perez (2017). Painting stolen by Nazis finally returned to heirs of Jewish art gallery. New York Post. 8 February.

Images reveal three more Japanese WWII shipwrecks torn apart for scrap

Oliver Holmes (2017). Images reveal three more Japanese WWII shipwrecks torn apart for scrap. The Guardian. 9 February.

Santa Fe couple convicted in artifact-smuggling case

Uriel J. Garcia (2017). Santa Fe couple convicted in artifact-smuggling case. Santa Fe New Mexican. 9 February.

Germany Arrests Alleged Mastermind Behind Bardo Museum Terror Attack

Henri Neuendorf (2017). Germany Arrests Alleged Mastermind Behind Bardo Museum Terror Attack. ArtNet News. 9 February.

The Eiffel Tower Is Getting a Bulletproof Glass Wall

Lilit Marcus (2017). The Eiffel Tower Is Getting a Bulletproof Glass Wall. Condé Nast Traveler. 9 February.

New Dead Sea Scrolls cave filled with ancient artefacts discovered for first time in 60 years

Bethan McKernan (2017). New Dead Sea Scrolls cave filled with ancient artefacts discovered for first time in 60 years. The Independent. 9 February.

Why We Need to Fight to Save Mosul's Cultural Heritage

Katharyn Hanson (2017). Why We Need to Fight to Save Mosul's Cultural Heritage. Smithsonian. 9 February.

Manhattan District Attorney Returns Ancient Sarcophagus to Greek Consulate

Philip Chrysopoulos (2017). Manhattan District Attorney Returns Ancient Sarcophagus to Greek Consulate. Greek Reporter. 9 February.

Urartu-era antiquities found in a truck in Hungary

PanArmenian (2017). Urartu-era antiquities found in a truck in Hungary. PanArmenian. 9 February.

5 detained in Turkey for attempting to sell painting claimed to be Picasso's work

Daily Sabah (2017). 5 detained in Turkey for attempting to sell painting claimed to be Picasso's work. Daily Sabah. 9 February.

Hombre que robó obra de arte fue detenido tras jactarse de delito para hablar con mujer

Man who stole piece of art was arrested after boasting of crime to woman

P. Silva (2017). Hombre que robó obra de arte fue detenido tras jactarse de delito para hablar con mujer. La Tercera. 10 February.

Bolton saleroom offer convicted faker's 'Lowry' imitations

Alex Capon (2017). Bolton saleroom offer convicted faker's 'Lowry' imitations. Antiques Trade Gazette. 10 February.

DRI to approach USA for details on antique smuggler's imports

Pratik Salunke (2017). DRI to approach USA for details on antique smuggler's imports. Hindustan Times. 10 February.

Medieval, modern looters destroy most mummies in Russia's Yamal — scientist

TASS (2017). Medieval, modern looters destroy most mummies in Russia's Yamal — scientist. TASS. 10 February.

Church secured against thieves - at cost of £311,000

Mark Foster (2017). Church secured against thieves - at cost of £311,000. Darlington & Stockton Times. 10 February.

Wall mural stolen from Kensington Gardens school, SA

Mirage News (2017). Wall mural stolen from Kensington Gardens school, SA. Mirage News. 10 February.

Museum Terminates Shia LaBeouf's Anti-Trump Art Project over Safety Concerns

Benjamin Sutton (2017). Museum Terminates Shia LaBeouf's Anti-Trump Art Project over Safety Concerns. Hyperallergic. 10 February.

'Booze, bullies and perverts' rife at museum

Allison Bray (2017). 'Booze, bullies and perverts' rife at museum. Irish Independent. 10 February.

Encroachments removed from Dahshour necropolis site: Ministry

Nevine El-Aref (2017). Encroachments removed from Dahshour necropolis site: Ministry. Ahram Online. 10 February.

Right-Wing Extremists Vandalize Politically Charged Art Exhibition in Kiev

Hili Perlson (2017). Right-Wing Extremists Vandalize Politically Charged Art Exhibition in Kiev. ArtNet News. 10 February.

'Salvaging okayed after getting feedback from agencies'

New Straits Times (2017). 'Salvaging okayed after getting feedback from agencies'. New Straits Times. 10 February.

Indonesia and Australia battle to save WWII shipwreck HMAS Perth from salvagers

Jewel Topsfield (2017). Indonesia and Australia battle to save WWII shipwreck HMAS Perth from salvagers. Western Advocate. 10 February.

World War II Shipwrecks Are Vanishing at a Disturbing Rate

George Dvorsky (2017). World War II Shipwrecks Are Vanishing at a Disturbing Rate. Gizmodo. 10 February.

South Korea ex-culture minister charged over artist blacklist

AFP (2017). South Korea ex-culture minister charged over artist blacklist. Art Daily. 11 February.

Missing Harry Potter painting prompts Parcelforce apology

BBC News (2017). Missing Harry Potter painting prompts Parcelforce apology. BBC News. 11 February.

Man stole bronze figurine worth £400 but was "so drunk" he left it on bus

Kate Wilson (2017). Man stole bronze figurine worth £400 but was "so drunk" he left it on bus. Daily Echo. 11 February.

Pensioner jailed for spate of art thefts

Fiona Hamilton (2017). Pensioner jailed for spate of art thefts. The Times. 11 February.

Attempted art heist on Super Bowl foiled by BU students

Nicole Fleming (2017). Attempted art heist on Super Bowl foiled by BU students. The Boston Globe. 11 February.

Maoists deny hand in destruction of ancient Ganesha idol; Cops have their doubts

Ejaz Kaiser (2017). Maoists deny hand in destruction of ancient Ganesha idol; Cops have their doubts. The New Indian Express. 12 February.

DRI vs Nanda case: DRI recovered antique Mughal sculpture during searc

Virendrasingh Ghunawat (2017). DRI vs Nanda case: DRI recovered antique Mughal sculpture during searc. India Today. 12 February.

Thieves steal £2m of rare books by abseiling into warehouse

George Sandeman (2017). Thieves steal £2m of rare books by abseiling into warehouse. The Guardian. 12 February.

Rescatan material arqueológico maya

Maya material recovered

Wilmer Delgado Rojas (2017). Rescatan material arqueológico maya. El Expreso. 12 February.

Kailash Satyarthi's stolen Nobel replica recovered, 3 arrested

TNN (2017). Kailash Satyarthi's stolen Nobel replica recovered, 3 arrested. The Times of India. 12 February.

Vandals target display of multifaith artworks at Gloucester Cathedral

Vanessa Thorpe (2017). Vandals target display of multifaith artworks at Gloucester Cathedral. The Guardian. 12 February.

Albania stops smugglers of 230 ancient Apollonia artifacts

Associated Press (2017). Albania stops smugglers of 230 ancient Apollonia artifacts. The Pueblo Chieftan. 12 February.

More antique wooden sculptures, carvings recovered from Nanda

Press Trust of India (2017). More antique wooden sculptures, carvings recovered from Nanda. The Indian Express. 12 February.

Why auctioneers are buying into forensics

Melanie Gerlis (2017). Why auctioneers are buying into forensics. The Art Newspaper. 13 February.

A lawsuit involving American Indian artifacts, alleged excessive force and a Utahn's suicide has hit another wall

Brian Maffly (2017). A lawsuit involving American Indian artifacts, alleged excessive force and a Utahn's suicide has hit another wall. The Salt Lake Tribune. 13 February.

Reports of illegal metal detecting near the historic Weeting Castle

Rebecca Murphy (2017). Reports of illegal metal detecting near the historic Weeting Castle. Watton & Swaffham Times. 13 February.

Jóvenes expoliadores saquean yacimientos de la Comunitat Valenciana y lo difunden por internet

Young looters sack sites in the Comunitat Valenciana and sell them on the internet

J. A. Marrahí (2017). Jóvenes expoliadores saquean yacimientos de la Comunitat Valenciana y lo difunden por internet. Las Provincias. 13 February.

After 14 months, stolen Lincoln's hand returned to museum

Allison Shapiro (2017). After 14 months, stolen Lincoln's hand returned to museum. Daily Journal. 13 February.

Ancient statue a riddle for experts

Mom Kunthear (2017). Ancient statue a riddle for experts. Khmer Times. 13 February.

13 years on, no sign of 'ancient' paintings missing from Qila Mubarak

Manish Sirhindi (2017). 13 years on, no sign of 'ancient' paintings missing from Qila Mubarak. The Times of India. 13 February.

Mission impossible: trying to flog a stolen 500-year-old Dante manuscript

Chitra Ramaswamy (2017). Mission impossible: trying to flog a stolen 500-year-old Dante manuscript. The Guardian. 13 February.

Italy Recovers 14 More Paintings, Including a Salvador Dalí, From Collection of Mafia Boss

Alyssa Buffenstein (2017). Italy Recovers 14 More Paintings, Including a Salvador Dalí, From Collection of Mafia Boss. ArtNet News. 13 February.

Thieves who stole Satyarthi's Nobel don't remember if they took certificate

Press Trust of India (2017). Thieves who stole Satyarthi's Nobel don't remember if they took certificate. Deccan Chronicle. 14 February.

Bosnian Stolen Artworks Database to Combat Art

Igor Spaic (2017). Bosnian Stolen Artworks Database to Combat Art. Balkan Insight. 14 February.

Battle over Kiefer's Beijing show escalates as curator rejects dealers' objections

Georgina Adam (2017). Battle over Kiefer's Beijing show escalates as curator rejects dealers' objections. The Art Newspaper. 14 February.

Stolen artifacts from Turkey found in Germany

Ömer Erbil (2017). Stolen artifacts from Turkey found in Germany. Hurriyet Daily News. 14 February.

Lincoln sculpture stolen from museum found in a church

Associated Press (2017). Lincoln sculpture stolen from museum found in a church. Star Tribune. 14 February.

New Dead Sea Scrolls Find May Help Detect Forgeries

Michelle Z. Donahue (2017). New Dead Sea Scrolls Find May Help Detect Forgeries. National Geographic. 14 February.

The Ancient Syrian City ISIS Is Destroying, Preserved Online

Jason Farago (2017). The Ancient Syrian City ISIS Is Destroying, Preserved Online. The New York Times. 15 February.

Greek police arrest 81-year-old ex-poultry baron for undeclared antiquities

Tornos News (2017). Greek police arrest 81-year-old ex-poultry baron for undeclared antiquities. Tornos News. 15 February.

Artist Jon Campbell sues retail giant Target, alleging it copied his work

Karen MIchael (2017). Artist Jon Campbell sues retail giant Target, alleging it copied his work. Domain. 15 February.

Cyprus 'very interested' in return of Parthenon Marbles says Kadis

Cyprus Mail (2017). Cyprus 'very interested' in return of Parthenon Marbles says Kadis. Cyprus Mail. 15 February.

181 artifacts from looted site found, BLM asks for help

Julie Applegate (2017). 181 artifacts from looted site found, BLM asks for help. St George News. 15 February.

Here's Your Chance to See Cornelius Gurlitt's Infamous Art Trove

Sarah Cascone (2017). Here's Your Chance to See Cornelius Gurlitt's Infamous Art Trove. ArtNet News. 16 February.

Bihar govt to prepare list of idols, artefacts in temples

TNN (2017). Bihar govt to prepare list of idols, artefacts in temples. The Times of India. 16 February.

In West Bank, Israeli And Palestinian Archaeologists Both Lay Claim To Heritage

WKNO (2017). In West Bank, Israeli And Palestinian Archaeologists Both Lay Claim To Heritage. WKNO. 16 February.

Stolen Guercino found in Casablanca

ANSA (2017). Stolen Guercino found in Casablanca. ANSA. 16 February.

Sabah plans new rules on sea salvage after WWII wreck controversy

Julia Chan (2017). Sabah plans new rules on sea salvage after WWII wreck controversy. The Malay Mail. 16 February.

Police recover $25,000 sculpture from "art thieves gang"

Shaya Laughlin (2017). Police recover $25,000 sculpture from "art thieves gang". The Daily Telegraph. 16 February.

Meadows Museum confirms two Spanish paintings once stolen by Nazis

Allison Plake (2017). Meadows Museum confirms two Spanish paintings once stolen by Nazis. SMU Daily. 16 February.

Michigan Art Dealer Gets Three Years in Prison for Selling Fake Paintings

Reuters (2017). Michigan Art Dealer Gets Three Years in Prison for Selling Fake Paintings. NBC. 16 February.

Case of Japan painting theft to be concluded by early March

The Nation (2017). Case of Japan painting theft to be concluded by early March. The Nation. 16 February.

Markus Lüpertz Ditches His Düsseldorf Studio

Alyssa Buffenstein (2017). Markus Lüpertz Ditches His Düsseldorf Studio. ArtNet News. 16 February.

Artist Recreates 13 Stolen Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Masterpieces in New Show

Sarah Cascone (2017). Artist Recreates 13 Stolen Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Masterpieces in New Show. ArtNet News. 16 February.

Police appeal for information on stolen Mary Potter painting

Laura Chesters (2017). Police appeal for information on stolen Mary Potter painting. Antiques Trade Gazette. 16 February.

4 held with ancient Buddha idol

The Kathmandu Post (2017). 4 held with ancient Buddha idol. The Kathmandu Post. 16 February.

One of Africa's largest art collections is under threat

Lynsey Chutel (2017). One of Africa's largest art collections is under threat. Quartz. 16 February.

A year later, questions still unanswered in Civil War museum gun theft

Chris Davis (2017). A year later, questions still unanswered in Civil War museum gun theft. ABC United States. 17 February.

South Korean Government Accused of Blacklisting 9,000 Artists—Here's What You Need to Know

Anna Louie Sussman (2017). South Korean Government Accused of Blacklisting 9,000 Artists—Here's What You Need to Know. Artsy. 17 February.

One more bone inventory, then Kennewick Man may finally go home

Sandi Doughton (2017). One more bone inventory, then Kennewick Man may finally go home. Seattle Times. 17 February.

The Islamic State's 'business model' is failing, study says

Rick Noack (2017). The Islamic State's 'business model' is failing, study says. The Washington Post. 17 February.

Pontormo Failure Prompts Calls for Tighter UK Heritage Protection Rules

Henri Neuendorf (2017). Pontormo Failure Prompts Calls for Tighter UK Heritage Protection Rules. ArtNet News. 17 February.

Moldova art exhibit illustrates $1bn banking fraud

BBC News (2017). Moldova art exhibit illustrates $1bn banking fraud. BBC News. 17 February.

Art enthusiast devastated after Bradford on Avon gallery raided and £10,000 of paintings stolen

Robin Murray (2017). Art enthusiast devastated after Bradford on Avon gallery raided and £10,000 of paintings stolen. Wiltshire Times. 18 February.

Tourist Arrested For Vandalizing Colosseum With Ancient Coin

Glory Moralidad (2017). Tourist Arrested For Vandalizing Colosseum With Ancient Coin. Travelers Today. 18 February.

Ludhiana: Crowns, jewels stolen from Kali temple

Express News Service (2017). Ludhiana: Crowns, jewels stolen from Kali temple. The Indian Express. 18 February.

Tribes return ancient Kennewick Man to the ground

Annette Cary (2017). Tribes return ancient Kennewick Man to the ground. Tri-City Herald. 19 February.

The Rise Of Fake And Forged Works Of Egyptian Modern Art

Artlyst (2017). The Rise Of Fake And Forged Works Of Egyptian Modern Art. Artlyst. 19 February.

How the Met's Sale of a Max Beckmann Painting Changed US Museums

Josh Niland (2017). How the Met's Sale of a Max Beckmann Painting Changed US Museums. Hyperallergic. 19 February.

Has the Art Market Become an Unwitting Partner in Crime?

Graham Bowley (2017). Has the Art Market Become an Unwitting Partner in Crime?. The New York Times. 19 February.

Looted Iraqi Art, Since Recovered, Will Be Shown at the Venice Biennale

Christopher D. Shea (2017). Looted Iraqi Art, Since Recovered, Will Be Shown at the Venice Biennale. The New York Times. 20 February.

Israeli authorities foil ancient Roman coin smuggling attempt

Ido Ben Porat (2017). Israeli authorities foil ancient Roman coin smuggling attempt. Arutz Sheva. 20 February.

Ancient artefacts leave Iraq for the 57th Venice Biennale

Colin Randall (2017). Ancient artefacts leave Iraq for the 57th Venice Biennale. The National. 20 February.

"Spiderman" art thief gets eight years for €100 million heist of works including Matisse and Picasso

Henry Samuel (2017). "Spiderman" art thief gets eight years for €100 million heist of works including Matisse and Picasso. The Telegraph. 20 February.

Sabah to probe whether UMS salvage work broke law

Avila Geraldine (2017). Sabah to probe whether UMS salvage work broke law. The Straits Times. 20 February.

Public asked to photograph 'secret collection' of works stored in homes across the UK

Gareth Harris (2017). Public asked to photograph 'secret collection' of works stored in homes across the UK. The Art Newspaper. 20 February.

Top London museums increase security over suitcase bomb fears

Robin de Peyer (2017). Top London museums increase security over suitcase bomb fears. Evening Standard. 20 February.

Palestinian nabbed at crossing with sack of ancient coins

Ilan Ben Zion (2017). Palestinian nabbed at crossing with sack of ancient coins. The Times of Israel. 20 February.

Family catches antiquity thief in the act

Arutz Sheva (2017). Family catches antiquity thief in the act. Arutz Sheva. 20 February.

With an eye to national identity, Beijing vows to stem loss of cultural treasures

Jun Mai (2017). With an eye to national identity, Beijing vows to stem loss of cultural treasures. South China Morning Post. 20 February.

Suspect arrested in theft of LeBron James painting

Maria Arcega-Dunn (2017). Suspect arrested in theft of LeBron James painting. Fox. 20 February.

Policeman sacked for keeping gold coin proceeds

BBC News (2017). Policeman sacked for keeping gold coin proceeds. BBC News. 20 February.

Germany returns Adolph von Menzel drawing sold under Nazi persecution

Associated Press (2017). Germany returns Adolph von Menzel drawing sold under Nazi persecution. CBC. 20 February.

Two valuable Lenkiewicz paintings have been stolen from a Plymouth home

C Turner (2017). Two valuable Lenkiewicz paintings have been stolen from a Plymouth home. The Herald. 20 February.

Los controles que siguen faltando

Controls are still missing

El Ancastí (2017). Los controles que siguen faltando. El Ancastí. 20 February.

An Artful Robbery

Yvonne Dewerne (2017). An Artful Robbery. Harpers Bazaar. 21 February.

World's most infamous art forger legally sells fake Lowry-style paintings at auction for triple the expected value

Paul Harper (2017). World's most infamous art forger legally sells fake Lowry-style paintings at auction for triple the expected value. The Sun. 21 February.

Scientists study ways to preserve world heritage sites damaged in armed conflicts

Melissa Healy (2017). Scientists study ways to preserve world heritage sites damaged in armed conflicts. Los Angeles Times. 22 February.

Plaintiff argues against Gascards' motion to dismiss art forgery case

Nicholas Handy (2017). Plaintiff argues against Gascards' motion to dismiss art forgery case. Monadnock Ledger-Transcript. 22 February.

Row erupts as East London gallery accused of showing 'alt-right' and 'racist' art

Anny Shaw (2017). Row erupts as East London gallery accused of showing 'alt-right' and 'racist' art. The Art Newspaper. 22 February.

Priceless 18th century icon seized in car trunk in Turkey's Adana

Fatih Karacali (2017). Priceless 18th century icon seized in car trunk in Turkey's Adana. Hurriyet Daily News. 22 February.

Police clueless about stolen Dattatreaya Statuette

eKantipur (2017). Police clueless about stolen Dattatreaya Statuette. eKantipur. 22 February.

Collector Shelley Rubin Says She Was Duped Into Buying $18 Million Worth of Fake Jewels

Eileen Kinsella (2017). Collector Shelley Rubin Says She Was Duped Into Buying $18 Million Worth of Fake Jewels. ArtNet News. 22 February.

Records Point to Dealer's Role in Artifact Theft

Ben Paviour (2017). Records Point to Dealer's Role in Artifact Theft. The Cambodia Daily. 22 February.

Five held with stolen panchaloha idol

TNN (2017). Five held with stolen panchaloha idol. Bosco Dominique. 23 February.

Guardia Civil arrest a gang involved in producing and selling fake paintings

John Smith (2017). Guardia Civil arrest a gang involved in producing and selling fake paintings. EuroWeekly. 23 February.

Minister offers Turkish mayor elephants for ancient Hebrew inscription

Ilan Ben Zion (2017). Minister offers Turkish mayor elephants for ancient Hebrew inscription. The Times of Israel. 23 February.

Asbury Park police find stolen Bruce Springsteen art

Alex Napoliello (2017). Asbury Park police find stolen Bruce Springsteen art. NJ.com. 23 February.

Popular Billericay park statue is stolen

Mark Richardson (2017). Popular Billericay park statue is stolen. The Enquirer. 23 February.

Turkish Publisher Shuts Down Magazine for Printing Moses Cartoon

Jillian Steinhauer (2017). Turkish Publisher Shuts Down Magazine for Printing Moses Cartoon. Hyperallergic. 23 February.

US Congressman Sues Architect of the Capitol for Removing Student's Painting

Benjamin Sutton (2017). US Congressman Sues Architect of the Capitol for Removing Student's Painting. Hyperallergic. 23 February.

Iraq hopes to reclaim heritage lost to Islamic State group

Associated Press (2017). Iraq hopes to reclaim heritage lost to Islamic State group. The Daily Mail. 23 February.

The Monk Who Saves Manuscripts From ISIS

Matteo Fagotto (2017). The Monk Who Saves Manuscripts From ISIS. The Atlantic. 23 February.

Inside private art collections with Scan the World

Beau Jackson (2017). Inside private art collections with Scan the World. 3D Printing Industry. 23 February.

Dunfermline man jailed for art theft

Dunfermline Press (2017). Dunfermline man jailed for art theft. Dunfermline Press. 24 February.

Stolen Gate Returned to Germany's Dachau Concentration Camp

Ken Schwartz (2017). Stolen Gate Returned to Germany's Dachau Concentration Camp. Voice of America. 24 February.

Gucci Acropolis rental bid strikes sensitive nerve in Greece

Anthee Carassava (2017). Gucci Acropolis rental bid strikes sensitive nerve in Greece. DW. 24 February.

Swiss tycoon's ex 'destroyed $25million art collection after using a blowtorch to empty out the safe in their Paris pad during nasty divorce and leaving behind just her wedding ring'

Chris Spargo (2017). Swiss tycoon's ex 'destroyed $25million art collection after using a blowtorch to empty out the safe in their Paris pad during nasty divorce and leaving behind just her wedding ring'. The Daily Mail. 24 February.

Azerbaijan to appeal to UNESCO over illegal archaeological activity in occupied lands

APA (2017). Azerbaijan to appeal to UNESCO over illegal archaeological activity in occupied lands. APA. 24 February.

Thieves swoop on seascapes

Barbara Hollands (2017). Thieves swoop on seascapes. Dispatch Live. 24 February.

Smart solution to stop theft of Hartshill Castle stones

Nuneaton News (2017). Smart solution to stop theft of Hartshill Castle stones. Nuneaton News. 24 February.

Sotheby's catalogue mistakenly includes work forged by Wolfgang Beltracchi

Catherine Hickley (2017). Sotheby's catalogue mistakenly includes work forged by Wolfgang Beltracchi. The Art Newspaper. 24 February.

Why are England's heritage bodies supporting the Stonehenge Bypass?

Dan Hicks (2017). Why are England's heritage bodies supporting the Stonehenge Bypass?. Apollo. 24 February.

Kidnappers of German archaeologist, Professor Peter Breunig demand N60 million

John Owen Nwachukwu (2017). Kidnappers of German archaeologist, Professor Peter Breunig demand N60 million. Daily Post. 24 February.

In Mosul, a long-term battle to repair Iraq's heritage

AFP (2017). In Mosul, a long-term battle to repair Iraq's heritage. The Jordan Times. 26 February.

Ghost ships: why are World War II naval wrecks vanishing in Indonesia?

Natali Pearson (2017). Ghost ships: why are World War II naval wrecks vanishing in Indonesia?. The Conversation. 26 February.

Stolen Civil War guns aren't the only historic guns Pennsylvania city is missing

Fox (2017). Stolen Civil War guns aren't the only historic guns Pennsylvania city is missing. Fox. 26 February.

Kidnapped German archaeologists freed in northern Nigeria

Associated Press (2017). Kidnapped German archaeologists freed in northern Nigeria. The Guardian. 26 February.

Jasper Johns Stolen Drawings Case Fred Dorfman Gallery Sued

Artlyst (2017). Jasper Johns Stolen Drawings Case Fred Dorfman Gallery Sued. Artlyst. 26 February.

The Grand Master's dagger

Petra Caruana Dingli (2017). The Grand Master's dagger. Times of Malta. 26 February.

Idiots vandalising ancient Aboriginal rock art in Flinders Ranges

Erin Jones (2017). Idiots vandalising ancient Aboriginal rock art in Flinders Ranges. The Advertiser. 26 February.

At Bhaktapur Durbar Square today

Sabitri Dhakal (2017). At Bhaktapur Durbar Square today. The Himalayan Times. 26 February.

Son of Nazi governor returns art stolen from Poland during second world war

Uki Goñi (2017). Son of Nazi governor returns art stolen from Poland during second world war. The Guardian. 26 February.

The $20 Million Heist at the Biggest Party in the World

Allison McNearney (2017). The $20 Million Heist at the Biggest Party in the World. The Daily Beast. 26 February.

A Suit Over Schiele Drawings Invokes New Law on Nazi-Looted Art

William D. Cohan (2017). A Suit Over Schiele Drawings Invokes New Law on Nazi-Looted Art. The New York Times. 27 February.

Archaeology smuggler caught with 500 stolen artifacts at Big Bend

Claire Ricke (2017). Archaeology smuggler caught with 500 stolen artifacts at Big Bend. KXAN. 27 February.

Man sentenced to life in prison in 2014 killing of Iraqi artist

Mark Glover (2017). Man sentenced to life in prison in 2014 killing of Iraqi artist. The Sacramento Bee. 27 February.

Stolen painting finds way home

Tanya Yilmaz (2017). Stolen painting finds way home. This is Wiltshire. 27 February.

Panchaloha idol stolen from temple near Ariyalur

TNN (2017). Panchaloha idol stolen from temple near Ariyalur. The Times of India. 27 February.

Man exposes himself to four women at ancient monument site

Michael Race (2017). Man exposes himself to four women at ancient monument site. The Oxford Times. 27 February.

Sentinels to guard Marayur dolmens

Giji K. Raman (2017). Sentinels to guard Marayur dolmens. The Hindu. 27 February.

Selfie-Taker Smashes Yayoi Kusama Pumpkin, Just Days Into Hirshhorn Show

Brian Boucher (2017). Selfie-Taker Smashes Yayoi Kusama Pumpkin, Just Days Into Hirshhorn Show. ArtNet News. 27 February.

Archaeologist: Kuwait keen to safeguard relics

Khaled Al-Jabbar (2017). Archaeologist: Kuwait keen to safeguard relics. KUNA. 27 February.

Scientists Shoot Stones to Study War's Impact on Heritage Sites

Brigit Katz (2017). Scientists Shoot Stones to Study War's Impact on Heritage Sites. Smithsonian. 28 February.

Christie's eyes loophole to duck Nazi-confiscated art suit

Julia Marsh (2017). Christie's eyes loophole to duck Nazi-confiscated art suit. New York Post. 28 February.

Cheshire County Mother and Son Accused of Art Forgery Appear in Federal Court

Todd Bookman (2017). Cheshire County Mother and Son Accused of Art Forgery Appear in Federal Court. NHPR. 28 February.

Previously untouched 600BC palace discovered under shrine demolished by Isil in Mosul

Josie Ensor (2017). Previously untouched 600BC palace discovered under shrine demolished by Isil in Mosul. The Telegraph. 28 February.

5 Art Market Misdeeds With Impressive Provenance

Bill Glass (2017). 5 Art Market Misdeeds With Impressive Provenance. Artlyst. 28 February.

Detienen a un vecino de Calonge que robó el cáliz de la iglesia de Sant Martí

Resident of Calonge arrested for stealing a chalice from the church of San Martí

EFE (2017). Detienen a un vecino de Calonge que robó el cáliz de la iglesia de Sant Martí. La Vanguardia. 28 February.

Weighing the Risks and Returns of Art and Antiquities

Tom Kline (2017). Weighing the Risks and Returns of Art and Antiquities. Wealth Management. 28 February.

A Paris exhibit of Nazi-looted art honors a Europe many fear is under threat again

James McAuley (2017). A Paris exhibit of Nazi-looted art honors a Europe many fear is under threat again. The Washington Post. 28 February.

Argentinian Curator and Legal American Resident Denied Entry into US

Juan Garcia Mosqueda (2017). Argentinian Curator and Legal American Resident Denied Entry into US. Art Forum. 28 February.

Why it's so hard to return art stolen by Nazis

Weston Williams (2017). Why it's so hard to return art stolen by Nazis. The Christian Science Monitor. 28 February.