Syrian authorities seize four funeral busts in ISIS former centers in Palmyra

SANA (2017). Syrian authorities seize four funeral busts in ISIS former centers in Palmyra. ABNA. 1 July.

The tussle for Kasthamandap

Sanjit Bhakta (2017). The tussle for Kasthamandap. The Kathmandu Post. 1 July.

DSP wanted in multi-crore idol theft suspended

The Hindu (2017). DSP wanted in multi-crore idol theft suspended. The Hindu. 1 July.

Iraq accelerates work on its virtual national museum

Adnan Abu Zeed (2017). Iraq accelerates work on its virtual national museum. Al Monitor. 2 July.

La Libertad: Roban campana de Iglesia de Angasmarca

La Libertad: Bell from the church of Angasmarca stolen

Correo (2017). La Libertad: Roban campana de Iglesia de Angasmarca. Correo. 2 July.

In Lagos, lost treasures brings hope in artefacts repatriation

Tajudeen Sowole (2017). In Lagos, lost treasures brings hope in artefacts repatriation. The Guardian. 2 July.

The first glimpse inside a Nazi looted art collection

Noah Charney (2017). The first glimpse inside a Nazi looted art collection. Salon. 2 July.

Man wanted in several robbery cases nabbed

The Hindu (2017). Man wanted in several robbery cases nabbed. The Hindu. 2 July.

Indomitable champion of Cyprus' cultural heritage

Marina Christofides (2017). Indomitable champion of Cyprus' cultural heritage. Cyprus Mail. 2 July.

Venezolanos son acusados del robo de una iglesia en Cúcuta

Venezuelans accused of stealing from a Cúcuta church

Caracol Radio (2017). Venezolanos son acusados del robo de una iglesia en Cúcuta. Caracol Radio. 2 July.

Looters strip Greek mountains of wild tea, rare plants

Associated Press (2017). Looters strip Greek mountains of wild tea, rare plants. The Daily Mail. 2 July.

Roban campana de bronce de histórica iglesia de Santiago de Chuco

Bronze bell stolen from the historic church of Santiago de Chuco

RPP (2017). Roban campana de bronce de histórica iglesia de Santiago de Chuco. RPP. 3 July.

Another lobster statue stolen

Emily Clark (2017). Another lobster statue stolen. Wicked Local. 3 July.

Court allows US citizen, alleged to be antique smuggler, to travel abroad

Sadaf Modak (2017). Court allows US citizen, alleged to be antique smuggler, to travel abroad. The Indian Express. 3 July.

Exhibitions offer a look at art stolen or bought by the Nazis

Melissa Eddy (2017). Exhibitions offer a look at art stolen or bought by the Nazis. Business Mirror. 3 July.

Eight gems missing from Padmanabha idol

Krishnadas Rajagopal (2017). Eight gems missing from Padmanabha idol. The Hindu. 3 July.

Attica museums, ancient sites to be closed on Thursday morning due to walkout

eKathimerini (2017). Attica museums, ancient sites to be closed on Thursday morning due to walkout. eKathimerini. 3 July.

Two arrested in emerald lingam theft

TNN (2017). Two arrested in emerald lingam theft. The Times of India. 4 July.

Whale graffiti artist also stole coccyx from Natural History Museum

David Sanderson (2017). Whale graffiti artist also stole coccyx from Natural History Museum. The Times. 4 July.

Rubato un quadro nel Museo Ferrucciano

Painting stolen from the Ferrucciano museum

Il Tirreno (2017). Rubato un quadro nel Museo Ferrucciano. Il Tirreno. 4 July.

Typo on Indiana Monument Honors Soldiers in the War on "Terriorism"

Jillian Steinhauer (2017). Typo on Indiana Monument Honors Soldiers in the War on "Terriorism". Hyperallergic. 4 July.

Descendants of conquerors to return artifacts stolen during Anglo-Burmese War

Coconuts Yangon (2017). Descendants of conquerors to return artifacts stolen during Anglo-Burmese War. Coconuts Yangon. 4 July.

«Corrimos la voz de que si aparecía el Códice Calixtino dejaríamos la investigación»

"We worked with the understanding that if the Codex Calixtinus appeared, we'd close the investigation"

La Voz de Galicia (2017). «Corrimos la voz de que si aparecía el Códice Calixtino dejaríamos la investigación». La Voz de Galicia. 4 July.

Digitally Reconstructing The Faces Of Ancient Palmyra

Sarah Bond (2017). Digitally Reconstructing The Faces Of Ancient Palmyra. Forbes. 5 July.

Hobby Lobby Agrees to Forfeit 5,500 Artifacts Smuggled Out of Iraq

Alan Feuer (2017). Hobby Lobby Agrees to Forfeit 5,500 Artifacts Smuggled Out of Iraq. The New York Times. 5 July.

For lifting Buddhist temple statues, she gets no added jail time

Ken Stone (2017). For lifting Buddhist temple statues, she gets no added jail time. My News LA. 5 July.

3 Cases That Explain Why Restituting Nazi Looted Art Is So Difficult

Isaac Kaplan (2017). 3 Cases That Explain Why Restituting Nazi Looted Art Is So Difficult. Artsy. 5 July.

Police appeal after art deco lamps worth £11,000 stolen from school

Louise Elliott (2017). Police appeal after art deco lamps worth £11,000 stolen from school. The Sentinel. 5 July.

First Nations heirlooms stolen from Vancouver Island family recovered

Alexa Huffman (2017). First Nations heirlooms stolen from Vancouver Island family recovered. CHEK. 5 July.

Top collector cries foul on Nazi memorabilia trove uncovered in Buenos Aires

Matt Lebovic (2017). Top collector cries foul on Nazi memorabilia trove uncovered in Buenos Aires. The Times of Israel. 5 July.

Chinese Jade vessels, stolen by prolific thieves in 2005, recovered and sold at auction for 10 times their estimate

Art Daily (2017). Chinese Jade vessels, stolen by prolific thieves in 2005, recovered and sold at auction for 10 times their estimate. Art Daily. 5 July.

Feather thief behind bars after CHF6 million museum raids

SwissInfo (2017). Feather thief behind bars after CHF6 million museum raids. SwissInfo. 5 July.

Robaron relicario de la Virgen de Belén en Aragua

Reliquary of the Virgen de Belén stolen in Aragua

La Patilla (2017). Robaron relicario de la Virgen de Belén en Aragua. La Patilla. 5 July.

Paintings from Rs 200-crore collection go missing from Air India's Mumbai headquarters

Rahul Shrivastava (2017). Paintings from Rs 200-crore collection go missing from Air India's Mumbai headquarters. India Today. 5 July.

Hallaron un documento de Sarmiento gobernador y la Casa Natal quiere conservarlo

Document of of Sarmiento governer found and the Casa Natal wants to keep it.

Diario La Provincia (2017). Hallaron un documento de Sarmiento gobernador y la Casa Natal quiere conservarlo. Diario La Provincia. 5 July.

ASI bans selfie sticks at 46 site museums

Press Trust of India (2017). ASI bans selfie sticks at 46 site museums. The Hindu. 5 July.

Hobby Lobby's Black-Market Buys Did Real Damage

Candida Moss, Joel Baden (2017). Hobby Lobby's Black-Market Buys Did Real Damage. The New York Times. 6 July.

Hobby Lobby Busted for Illegally Importing Thousands of Iraqi Antiquities

Claire Voon (2017). Hobby Lobby Busted for Illegally Importing Thousands of Iraqi Antiquities. Hyperallergic. 6 July.

Norway returns stolen antique Buddha sculpture to Myanmar

WQOW (2017). Norway returns stolen antique Buddha sculpture to Myanmar. WQOQ. 6 July.

Proposals for Margaret Thatcher statue near parliament turned down

Rowena Mason (2017). Proposals for Margaret Thatcher statue near parliament turned down. The Guardian. 6 July.

Roban imagen del Niño San Salvador de Capachica

Statue of the Niño San Salvador stolen from Capachica

Juan Guillermo Mamani (2017). Roban imagen del Niño San Salvador de Capachica. Correo. 6 July.

Hobby Lobby's $3 million smuggling case casts a cloud over the Museum of the Bible

Julie Zauzmer, Sarah Pulliam Bailey (2017). Hobby Lobby's $3 million smuggling case casts a cloud over the Museum of the Bible. The Washington Post. 6 July.

Hobby Lobby ignored 'red flags' about stolen Iraqi artifacts

Sarah Birnbaum (2017). Hobby Lobby ignored 'red flags' about stolen Iraqi artifacts. PRI. 6 July.

Temple sculptures moved to prevent theft

Mom Kunthear (2017). Temple sculptures moved to prevent theft. Khmer Times. 6 July.

Aspen cops zero in on suspect in $3 million painting slashing

Jason Auslander (2017). Aspen cops zero in on suspect in $3 million painting slashing. The Aspen Times. 6 July.

Rag picker held in Kukatpally for temple thefts

Telangana Today (2017). Rag picker held in Kukatpally for temple thefts. Telangana Today. 6 July.

The Scandal Over Hobby Lobby's Purchase of 5,500 Smuggled Artifacts, Explained

Isaac Kaplan (2017). The Scandal Over Hobby Lobby's Purchase of 5,500 Smuggled Artifacts, Explained. Artsy. 7 July.

Air India loot: Total value of missing paintings could go over Rs 750 crore

Dianne A Nongrum (2017). Air India loot: Total value of missing paintings could go over Rs 750 crore. India Today. 7 July.

Valuable Colin John McCahon painting stolen in Sydney

BBC News (2017). Valuable Colin John McCahon painting stolen in Sydney. BBC News. 7 July.

Thieves Abscond With $3.9 Million in Jewelry From London's Masterpiece Art Fair

Henri Neuendorf (2017). Thieves Abscond With $3.9 Million in Jewelry From London's Masterpiece Art Fair. ArtNet News. 7 July.

Minister calls Ohio university to return missing artifacts

Daily Sabah (2017). Minister calls Ohio university to return missing artifacts. Daily Sabah. 7 July.

Sex, lies – and a stolen Stradivarius

Mary Wakefield (2017). Sex, lies – and a stolen Stradivarius. The Spectator. 8 July.

Administrative Prosecution refers 3 Ministry of Antiquities officials to trial over excavation fiasco

Daily News Egypt (2017). Administrative Prosecution refers 3 Ministry of Antiquities officials to trial over excavation fiasco. MENA Financial Network. 8 July.

First works from Nazi-era art hoard arrive at Swiss museum

AFP (2017). First works from Nazi-era art hoard arrive at Swiss museum. The Local. 9 July.

'Harder slap than usual': Punishment for importing stolen artifacts isn't severe enough, experts say

Steven D'Souza (2017). 'Harder slap than usual': Punishment for importing stolen artifacts isn't severe enough, experts say. CBC. 9 July.

21 places of worship burgled in four years

Saurabh Prashar (2017). 21 places of worship burgled in four years. The Indian Express. 9 July.

Have You Seen Washington, D.C.'s Missing Liberty Bell?

Allison McNearney (2017). Have You Seen Washington, D.C.'s Missing Liberty Bell?. The Daily Beast. 9 July.

Robó reliquias de una iglesia valuadas en 15 mil dólares: fue detenido

Relics from a church valued at 15,000 dollars stolen: arrest made.

Minuto Uno (2017). Robó reliquias de una iglesia valuadas en 15 mil dólares: fue detenido. Minuto Uno. 9 July.

Palermo: robó reliquias en una iglesia y fue detenido

Diario Popular (2017). Palermo: robó reliquias en una iglesia y fue detenido. Diario Popular. 9 July.

Hobby Lobby emboldens a black market that robs countries of their heritage — and lets the violent profit

The Washington Post (2017). Hobby Lobby emboldens a black market that robs countries of their heritage — and lets the violent profit. The Washington Post. 9 July.

Group of ministers to decide fate of Air India's huge art collection

Press Trust of India (2017). Group of ministers to decide fate of Air India's huge art collection. The Economic Times. 9 July.

Pompeii Rises From The Ashes By Rejecting Its History Of Crime And Corruption

Sarah Bond (2017). Pompeii Rises From The Ashes By Rejecting Its History Of Crime And Corruption. Forbes. 10 July.

Colombia's San José galleon to be recovered in joint venture states Santos

Richard Emblin (2017). Colombia's San José galleon to be recovered in joint venture states Santos. The City Paper. 10 July.

Appeals Court Revives 16-Year Lawsuit over $40 Million Nazi-Looted Pissarro

Isaac Kaplan (2017). Appeals Court Revives 16-Year Lawsuit over $40 Million Nazi-Looted Pissarro. Artsy. 10 July.

Pakistan yet to bring back stolen Buddha artefact from US

Jamal Shahid (2017). Pakistan yet to bring back stolen Buddha artefact from US. Dawn. 10 July.

'You Directly Copied the Series': Brad Troemel Accuses Fashion Designer of Ripping Off His Grid Work for Ready-to-Wear Collection

Nate Freeman (2017). 'You Directly Copied the Series': Brad Troemel Accuses Fashion Designer of Ripping Off His Grid Work for Ready-to-Wear Collection. ArtNews. 10 July.

Glafira Rosales Ordered to Pay $81 Million to Victims of the Knoedler Art-Fraud Scheme

Eileen Kinsella (2017). Glafira Rosales Ordered to Pay $81 Million to Victims of the Knoedler Art-Fraud Scheme. ArtNet News. 10 July.

Idol theft: DSP seeks advance bail

The Hindu (2017). Idol theft: DSP seeks advance bail. The Hindu. 10 July.

Georgia man pleads guilty to grand theft of Star Wars collectibles

Napa Valley Register (2017). Georgia man pleads guilty to grand theft of Star Wars collectibles. Napa Valley Register. 10 July.

Dutch court to hear Buddha relic case

Caiyu Liu (2017). Dutch court to hear Buddha relic case. Global Times. 11 July.

Buddha stolen ahead of 'Dalai Lama's visit'

Boboki Kayawe (2017). Buddha stolen ahead of 'Dalai Lama's visit'. Mmegi Online. 11 July.

They stole the chicken noodle soup can art from museum – but left the pepper pot

Amy Renee Leiker (2017). They stole the chicken noodle soup can art from museum – but left the pepper pot. The Wichita Eagle. 11 July.

Villagers refuse to relinquish artefact

Mom Sophon (2017). Villagers refuse to relinquish artefact. Khmer Times. 11 July.

Nazi-looted Pissarro case can go ahead, says US appeals court

Laura Gilbert (2017). Nazi-looted Pissarro case can go ahead, says US appeals court. The Art Newspaper. 11 July.

Dusseldorf museum pulls painting from show after Nazi loot claim

Catherine Hickley (2017). Dusseldorf museum pulls painting from show after Nazi loot claim. The Art Newspaper. 11 July.

Stolen by a Russian spy, Dutch painting now returned to German museum

Gaby Reucher (2017). Stolen by a Russian spy, Dutch painting now returned to German museum. DW. 11 July.

Bermondsey coffee shop owner's plea to find antique photograph of relative stolen during break-in

Chiara Giordano (2017). Bermondsey coffee shop owner's plea to find antique photograph of relative stolen during break-in. Southwark News. 11 July.

'Livid' Graffiti Artists Sue Fashion Label Vince Camuto for Using Their Artwork in Ads

Eileen Kinsella (2017). 'Livid' Graffiti Artists Sue Fashion Label Vince Camuto for Using Their Artwork in Ads. ArtNet News. 11 July.

Idols worth crores yet to be recovered from abroad

R. Sivaraman (2017). Idols worth crores yet to be recovered from abroad. The Hindu. 11 July.

Big cases yet to be cracked

The Hindu (2017). Big cases yet to be cracked. The Hindu. 11 July.

Edmonton artist turns to public for help after carload of paintings stolen

Jonny Wakefield (2017). Edmonton artist turns to public for help after carload of paintings stolen. Edmonton Journal. 11 July.

Gundam statue heads stolen from Shanghai convention found for sale online

Yahoo News (2017). Gundam statue heads stolen from Shanghai convention found for sale online. Yahoo News. 11 July.

Statues worth £11,000 stolen from Hungerford art gallery

Chris Ord (2017). Statues worth £11,000 stolen from Hungerford art gallery. Newbury Today. 12 July.

Roban el campanil de la ermita Nuestra Señora de los Remedios de Villallano

Campanile of the chapel of Nuestra Señora de los Remedios in Villallano robbed

SE12 (2017). Roban el campanil de la ermita Nuestra Señora de los Remedios de Villallano. SE12. 12 July.

Investigator 'convinced' $580M of stolen art from Boston museum is hidden in Ireland

Cristina Corbin (2017). Investigator 'convinced' $580M of stolen art from Boston museum is hidden in Ireland. Fox News. 12 July.

Hobby Lobby exposes UAE-Israel antiquities trade

Creede Newton (2017). Hobby Lobby exposes UAE-Israel antiquities trade. Al Jazeera. 12 July.

Four Are Arrested in Theft of Giant Gold Coin From Berlin Museum

David Shimer (2017). Four Are Arrested in Theft of Giant Gold Coin From Berlin Museum. The New York Times. 12 July.

Amsterdam Airbnb Host Shoves South African Filmmaker Down Staircase

Benjamin Sutton (2017). Amsterdam Airbnb Host Shoves South African Filmmaker Down Staircase. Hyperallergic. 12 July.

Can a Monkey Make Money Off Its Art? PETA Presses the Courts to Grant a Macaque Copyright Protection

Sarah Cascone (2017). Can a Monkey Make Money Off Its Art? PETA Presses the Courts to Grant a Macaque Copyright Protection. ArtNet News. 12 July.

Germany makes arrests over theft of giant solid-gold coin

BBC News (2017). Germany makes arrests over theft of giant solid-gold coin. BBC News. 12 July.

EU plans tough checks on imports of ancient artefacts

Jim Brunsden (2017). EU plans tough checks on imports of ancient artefacts. Financial Times. 12 July.

Native American Artists to Lawmakers: Clamp Down on Counterfeiters

Cecily Hilleary (2017). Native American Artists to Lawmakers: Clamp Down on Counterfeiters. Voice of America. 12 July.

Bardo National Museum attack 'accomplices' go on trial

Sky News (2017). Bardo National Museum attack 'accomplices' go on trial. Sky News. 12 July.

Cost of Trinkets: A Growing Archaeological Looting Network Between Thailand and Myanmar

Phacharaphorn Phanomvan (2017). Cost of Trinkets: A Growing Archaeological Looting Network Between Thailand and Myanmar. The Irrawaddy. 12 July.

Galeón San José: Galleons of gold

Oli Pritchard (2017). Galeón San José: Galleons of gold. The Bogota Post. 12 July.

Why the Feds Were Smart Not to Throw the Book at Hobby Lobby for Buying Iraqi Loot

Leila Amineddoleh (2017). Why the Feds Were Smart Not to Throw the Book at Hobby Lobby for Buying Iraqi Loot. ArtNet News. 12 July.

Cultural gem or 'tax grab'? $20M in Annie Leibovitz photos caught in Canadian quandary

Richard Cuthbertson, Susan Allen, Jack Julian (2017). Cultural gem or 'tax grab'? $20M in Annie Leibovitz photos caught in Canadian quandary. CBC. 12 July.

Monastery rebuilding delay angers monks

Anup Ojha (2017). Monastery rebuilding delay angers monks. The Kathmandu Post. 13 July.

Historic Scott Plantation Settlement Burglarized

Ellen Lampe (2017). Historic Scott Plantation Settlement Burglarized. Arkansas Matters. 13 July.

Why Are Artworks Pulled from Auction?

Isaac Kaplan (2017). Why Are Artworks Pulled from Auction?. Artsy. 13 July.

EU executive plans crackdown on plunder smugglers, militants

Reuters (2017). EU executive plans crackdown on plunder smugglers, militants. Reuters. 13 July.

Chinese villagers to claim back stolen mummy Buddha in Dutch court

Liping Gu (2017). Chinese villagers to claim back stolen mummy Buddha in Dutch court. ECNS. 13 July.

Why archaeological antiquities should not be sold on the open market, full stop

Alice Stevenson (2017). Why archaeological antiquities should not be sold on the open market, full stop. The Conversation. 13 July.

#SecurityUnion: Cracking down on the illegal import of cultural goods used to finance terrorism

EU Reporter (2017). #SecurityUnion: Cracking down on the illegal import of cultural goods used to finance terrorism. EU Reporter. 13 July.

Missouri art museum increases security after Warhol theft

Lauren Barnas (2017). Missouri art museum increases security after Warhol theft. Missourinet. 13 July.

The story of paintings going missing is hardly new

Alka Raghuvanshi (2017). The story of paintings going missing is hardly new. The Asian Age. 13 July.

Commission targets terrorists trafficking in antiquities

Bjarke Smith-Meyer (2017). Commission targets terrorists trafficking in antiquities. Politico. 13 July.

Robo de las campanas en la antigua iglesia de Abades

Bells stolen from the ancient church of Abades

La Voz de Galicia (2017). Robo de las campanas en la antigua iglesia de Abades. La Voz de Galicia. 13 July.

Mi'kmaq leaders urge protesters to leave Cornwallis statue standing

The Chronicle Herald (2017). Mi'kmaq leaders urge protesters to leave Cornwallis statue standing. The Chronicle Herald. 13 July.

Cultural Memoranda of Understanding: An Important Diplomatic Tool for Protecting Heritage

Deborah Lehr (2017). Cultural Memoranda of Understanding: An Important Diplomatic Tool for Protecting Heritage. Huffington Post. 14 July.

Palmyra artifacts recovered by Syrian Army

Leith Fadel (2017). Palmyra artifacts recovered by Syrian Army. AMN News. 14 July.

Dispelling the Myths Around the Hobby Lobby Antiquities Case

Michael Press (2017). Dispelling the Myths Around the Hobby Lobby Antiquities Case. Hyperallergic. 14 July.

Art dealer faces jail over fraud case involving work by Rolling Stones' Keith Richards

Phil Norris (2017). Art dealer faces jail over fraud case involving work by Rolling Stones' Keith Richards. Gloucestershire Live. 14 July.

Salvador Dalí's Body Will Be Exhumed Next Week as Surreal Paternity Battle Comes to a Head

Brian Boucher (2017). Salvador Dalí's Body Will Be Exhumed Next Week as Surreal Paternity Battle Comes to a Head. ArtNet News. 14 July.

Woman Attempts to Take a Selfie, Damages $200,000 Worth of Art Instead

Kirsten Fawcett (2017). Woman Attempts to Take a Selfie, Damages $200,000 Worth of Art Instead. Mental Floss. 14 July.

Bulmers cider family art robbery: Twelve men charged

BBC News (2017). Bulmers cider family art robbery: Twelve men charged. BBC News. 14 July.

China villagers launch Dutch court bid to retrieve mummy

BBC News (2017). China villagers launch Dutch court bid to retrieve mummy. BBC News. 14 July.

How Freeports Operate on the Margins of the Global Art Market

John Zarobell (2017). How Freeports Operate on the Margins of the Global Art Market. Artsy. 14 July.

Belgium is the "weak link" in the fight against trafficking in cultural property

Oscar Schneider (2017). Belgium is the "weak link" in the fight against trafficking in cultural property. The Brussels Times. 14 July.

Second 'Quackers' duck stolen from Fountain Park

The Fountain Hills Times (2017). Second 'Quackers' duck stolen from Fountain Park. The Fountain Hills Times. 14 July.

Twelve charged after paintings stolen in aggravated burglary

Avon and Somerset Constabulary (2017). Twelve charged after paintings stolen in aggravated burglary. Avon and Somerset Constabulary. 14 July.

Tomb Robbing, Perilous but Alluring, Makes Comeback in China

Amy Qin (2017). Tomb Robbing, Perilous but Alluring, Makes Comeback in China. The New York Times. 15 July.

Hands Off the Antiquities

Alex Joffe (2017). Hands Off the Antiquities. The America Interest. 15 July.

Idols worth over a lakh stolen from Iskcon temple in Greater Noida

Vinit Koneru (2017). Idols worth over a lakh stolen from Iskcon temple in Greater Noida. Hindustan Times. 15 July.

Chinese villagers demand identity of stolen mummy Buddha's new holder

Xinhua (2017). Chinese villagers demand identity of stolen mummy Buddha's new holder. Xinhua. 15 July.

Genoa closes art exhibition after paintings 'turn out to be fakes'

Andrea Vogt (2017). Genoa closes art exhibition after paintings 'turn out to be fakes'. The Telegraph. 16 July.

The Koch brothers open their wallets for the arts. But should arts groups take Koch money?

Julia Franz (2017). The Koch brothers open their wallets for the arts. But should arts groups take Koch money?. PRI. 16 July.

Nigeria: When Nigeria Celebrated Return of Stolen Artifacts

Nurudeen Oyewole (2017). Nigeria: When Nigeria Celebrated Return of Stolen Artifacts. All Africa. 16 July.

AUC hands over to Egypt 5,000 artifacts from past archaeological excavations

Nevine El-Aref (2017). AUC hands over to Egypt 5,000 artifacts from past archaeological excavations. Ahram Online. 16 July.

Historical artifacts stolen from Sugar Pine Railroad, deputies say

Paige McIntyre (2017). Historical artifacts stolen from Sugar Pine Railroad, deputies say. KMPH. 16 July.

Morocco: Stolen, damaged €6 million Guercino painting returned to Italy

Africa Times (2017). Morocco: Stolen, damaged €6 million Guercino painting returned to Italy. Africa Times. 16 July.

El obispo denuncia el robo del copón de la Basílica de San Pascual en Vila-real

Bishop denounces the theft of ciborium from Basilica of San Pascual in Vila-real

Europa Press (2017). El obispo denuncia el robo del copón de la Basílica de San Pascual en Vila-real. Europa Press. 16 July.

Palestinian caught trying to smuggle rare, ancient coins from Gaza

The Times of Israel (2017). Palestinian caught trying to smuggle rare, ancient coins from Gaza. The Times of Israel. 16 July.

Antiquities Dealer Sues Wall Street Journal Over ISIS Article

Barry Meier (2017). Antiquities Dealer Sues Wall Street Journal Over ISIS Article. The New York Times. 17 July.

Who Gets to Own Iraq's Religious Heritage?

Sigal Samuel (2017). Who Gets to Own Iraq's Religious Heritage?. The Atlantic. 17 July.

British Museum helps return stolen artefact to Uzbekistan

Dalya Alberge (2017). British Museum helps return stolen artefact to Uzbekistan. The Guardian. 17 July.

Illegal detectorists targeting Gloucestershire farmland

BBC News (2017). Illegal detectorists targeting Gloucestershire farmland. BBC News. 17 July.

Ancient Roman Amphitheater in Caesarea sold by Greek Orthodox church to mystery foreign buyer

The Times of Israel (2017). Ancient Roman Amphitheater in Caesarea sold by Greek Orthodox church to mystery foreign buyer. The Times of Israel. 17 July.

Thief steals 6m-long sculpture from Kensington home before driving away with it on the roof of his car

Mitch Mott (2017). Thief steals 6m-long sculpture from Kensington home before driving away with it on the roof of his car. The Advertiser. 18 July.

Louvre paintings damaged in downpour

Danielle Haynes (2017). Louvre paintings damaged in downpour. UPI. 18 July.

Ni'ihau Lei Stolen from Maui Hands

Debra Lordan (2017). Ni'ihau Lei Stolen from Maui Hands. Maui Now. 18 July.

'Masterpiece' Cheddars Stolen from English Cheese Competition

Mike Pomranz (2017). 'Masterpiece' Cheddars Stolen from English Cheese Competition. Food & Wine. 18 July.

Artist unexpectedly reunited with stolen painting after more than 20 years

Daniel Angelini (2017). Artist unexpectedly reunited with stolen painting after more than 20 years. Swindon Advertiser. 18 July.

Ancient Sebastapolis faces illegal excavations

Anadolu Agency (2017). Ancient Sebastapolis faces illegal excavations. Daily Sabah. 18 July.

California wine county Judge resigns following theft of art deco cardholders

Anne Cox (2017). California wine county Judge resigns following theft of art deco cardholders. Blasting News. 19 July.

Israeli College to Allow Auschwitz Exhibit After Assurances Artifacts Not Stolen

Naama Riba (2017). Israeli College to Allow Auschwitz Exhibit After Assurances Artifacts Not Stolen. Haaretz. 19 July.

BYU professor baffled by anonymous archeologists' accusations

Tad Walch (2017). BYU professor baffled by anonymous archeologists' accusations. Deseret News. 19 July.

Precious relics of Texas history stolen from Heritage Museum

Natasha Barrett (2017). Precious relics of Texas history stolen from Heritage Museum. ABC United States. 19 July.

Motion to dismiss denied in copyright suit against Richard Prince and Gagosian

Laura Gilbert (2017). Motion to dismiss denied in copyright suit against Richard Prince and Gagosian. The Art Newspaper. 19 July.

Spanish police recover three stolen Francis Bacon paintings

Alba Asenjo (2017). Spanish police recover three stolen Francis Bacon paintings. Reuters. 19 July.

Spanish police recover three stolen Francis Bacon paintings

BBC News (2017). Spanish police recover three stolen Francis Bacon paintings. BBC News. 19 July.

Israeli student admits stealing items from Auschwitz for art project

Peter Beaumont (2017). Israeli student admits stealing items from Auschwitz for art project. The Guardian. 19 July.

Modigliani Exhibit Closes Early Amid Allegations of Fakes

Elisabetta Povoledo (2017). Modigliani Exhibit Closes Early Amid Allegations of Fakes. The New York Times. 19 July.

Author documents trail of Native American artificats

Vail Daily (2017). Author documents trail of Native American artificats. Vail Daily. 19 July.

Madonna asks court to block sale of underwear, letter from Tupac, court agrees

Stuff.co.nz (2017). Madonna asks court to block sale of underwear, letter from Tupac, court agrees. Stuff.co.nz. 19 July.

No damage to ancient artifacts from 'spray-attack' at Vergina Tombs in Greece

Tornos News (2017). No damage to ancient artifacts from 'spray-attack' at Vergina Tombs in Greece. Tornos News. 19 July.

New EU Proposal Aims to Halt the Trafficking of Antiquities That Fund Terrorism

Naomi Rea (2017). New EU Proposal Aims to Halt the Trafficking of Antiquities That Fund Terrorism. ArtNet News. 20 July.

Hobby Lobby under investigation over sale of 5th‑century Bible fragment

Bel Trew (2017). Hobby Lobby under investigation over sale of 5th‑century Bible fragment. The Times. 20 July.

Boost for families over Nazi-looted art claims

Marcus Dysch (2017). Boost for families over Nazi-looted art claims. The Jewish Chronicle. 20 July.

Roban cinco campanas de las iglesias de Zuazo de Kuartango y Morillas

Five bells from churches in Zuazo, Kuratango, and Morillas stolen

Ignacio Gatón (2017). Roban cinco campanas de las iglesias de Zuazo de Kuartango y Morillas. Gasteiz Hoy. 20 July.

Street artist Moonie's dismay as Mr Bean stolen from dinosaur-themed doorway exhibit in Little Germany

Claire Wilde (2017). Street artist Moonie's dismay as Mr Bean stolen from dinosaur-themed doorway exhibit in Little Germany. Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 20 July.

Man accused of trying to sell stolen Gardner art indicted

Joe Dwinell, O'Ryan Johnson (2017). Man accused of trying to sell stolen Gardner art indicted. Boston Herald. 20 July.

Vandals Destroy Nicole Eisenman's Celebrated Artwork for Skulptur Projekte Münster Overnight

Hili Perlson (2017). Vandals Destroy Nicole Eisenman's Celebrated Artwork for Skulptur Projekte Münster Overnight. ArtNet News. 20 July.

Did an Israeli student steal Auschwitz artifacts for an art exhibit?

Samantha Schmidt (2017). Did an Israeli student steal Auschwitz artifacts for an art exhibit?. The Washington Post. 20 July.

The Rare-Book Thief Who Looted College Libraries in the '80s

Susan Falciani (2017). The Rare-Book Thief Who Looted College Libraries in the '80s. Atlas Obscura. 20 July.

Artists elated to recover flame-shooting sculptures stolen after Calgary Stampede

Robson Fletcher (2017). Artists elated to recover flame-shooting sculptures stolen after Calgary Stampede. CBC. 20 July.

O.J. Simpson bust mystery: Looking back at heist from Pro Football Hall of Fame

Roosevelt Leftwich (2017). O.J. Simpson bust mystery: Looking back at heist from Pro Football Hall of Fame. Fox. 20 July.

Former volunteer admits theft from History Museum collection

Phil Fairbanks (2017). Former volunteer admits theft from History Museum collection. Buffalo News. 20 July.

Recovered Stolen Painting Now on Display at SAMFA

J.J. Maldonado (2017). Recovered Stolen Painting Now on Display at SAMFA. Fox. 20 July.

Did LG Steal from Brazilian Artist Lygia Pape to Promote a Cell Phone? You Be the Judge

Henri Neuendorf (2017). Did LG Steal from Brazilian Artist Lygia Pape to Promote a Cell Phone? You Be the Judge. ArtNet News. 20 July.

Moon bag that Chicago-area woman got for $995 sells for $1.8 million at auction

Chicago Tribune (2017). Moon bag that Chicago-area woman got for $995 sells for $1.8 million at auction. The Chicago Tribune. 20 July.

Laws on Nazi-looted art to be renewed by the Government

Aol (2017). Laws on Nazi-looted art to be renewed by the Government. Aol. 21 July.

Jatin Das painting 'stolen' by former ED couriered to Air India

TNN (2017). Jatin Das painting 'stolen' by former ED couriered to Air India. The Times of India. 21 July.

Air India loot: Jatin Das' missing painting miraculously resurfaces

Poulomi Saha (2017). Air India loot: Jatin Das' missing painting miraculously resurfaces. India Today. 21 July.

Plea Deal Reached In Greenwich Art Theft Case Worth $600,000

Alfred Branch (2017). Plea Deal Reached In Greenwich Art Theft Case Worth $600,000. Patch. 21 July.

Earthquake Damaged Kos Sites and Monuments, Archaeological Service Reports

A. Markis (2017). Earthquake Damaged Kos Sites and Monuments, Archaeological Service Reports. Greek Reporter. 21 July.

Painting From Goering's Collection Is Returned to Banker's Heirs

Catherine Hickley (2017). Painting From Goering's Collection Is Returned to Banker's Heirs. The New York Times. 21 July.

Luxury lost and found: The international service aiding the war on watch theft

Ken Kessler (2017). Luxury lost and found: The international service aiding the war on watch theft. CNN. 21 July.

Do the laws on counterfeit Native art go far enough?

Frances Madeson (2017). Do the laws on counterfeit Native art go far enough?. High Country News. 21 July.

British Museum evacuated: Controlled explosion of unattended vehicle carried out after 'security concern'

Rachel Roberts (2017). British Museum evacuated: Controlled explosion of unattended vehicle carried out after 'security concern'. The Independent. 21 July.

Cady Noland Sues Three Galleries for Copyright Infringement Over Disavowed Log Cabin Sculpture

Julia Halperin, Eileen Kinsella (2017). Cady Noland Sues Three Galleries for Copyright Infringement Over Disavowed Log Cabin Sculpture. ArtNet News. 21 July.

HC denies advance bail to suspected idol smuggler

The Hindu (2017). HC denies advance bail to suspected idol smuggler. The Hindu. 21 July.

Kapoor produced before court

The Hindu (2017). Kapoor produced before court. The Hindu. 21 July.

HC dismisses antique dealer Kapoor's bail plea

Press Trust of India (2017). HC dismisses antique dealer Kapoor's bail plea. Press Trust of India. 21 July.

Idol smuggling theft of nat'l treasure: HC

TNN (2017). Idol smuggling theft of nat'l treasure: HC. The Times of India. 22 July.

Vandals destroy ancient artifacts to create graffiti at Mesa Verde

David Mitchell (2017). Vandals destroy ancient artifacts to create graffiti at Mesa Verde. Fox. 22 July.

IG Manickavel to handle idol theft cases

The Hindu (2017). IG Manickavel to handle idol theft cases. The Hindu. 22 July.

Ireland should 'give back its looted and stolen treasures'

The Journal (2017). Ireland should 'give back its looted and stolen treasures'. The Journal. 22 July.

Set up camp for idol theft cases in a week: Madras High Court

Express News Service (2017). Set up camp for idol theft cases in a week: Madras High Court. The New Indian Express. 22 July.

Machu Picchu and Hiram Bingham: A Story of Imperialist Plunder

Jordan Florit (2017). Machu Picchu and Hiram Bingham: A Story of Imperialist Plunder. Telesur. 23 July.

Uri Geller wants to excavate an entire Scottish island in search of Egyptian treasure

Jane Lavendar (2017). Uri Geller wants to excavate an entire Scottish island in search of Egyptian treasure. The Mirror. 23 July.

Still no progress in restoring ancient Nimrud

DW (2017). Still no progress in restoring ancient Nimrud. DW. 24 July.

Artworks on Loan From the Louvre Destroyed in Fire on a French Island

Naomi Rea (2017). Artworks on Loan From the Louvre Destroyed in Fire on a French Island. ArtNet News. 24 July.

2.6-million-year-old 'priceless' fossil on sale for just Rs 4500

Sidhrth Banerjee (2017). 2.6-million-year-old 'priceless' fossil on sale for just Rs 4500. The Times of India. 24 July.

New Zealand family's gift bridges 165 years, heals colonial wounds

Jacob Goldberg (2017). New Zealand family's gift bridges 165 years, heals colonial wounds. Coconuts Yangon. 24 July.

Art thief caught with 'Aladdin's cave' of stolen goods after 20-year spree

Rory Mulholland (2017). Art thief caught with 'Aladdin's cave' of stolen goods after 20-year spree. The Telegraph. 24 July.

Sacred ancient objects returned to Australian Indigenous leaders after centuries

The Sun Daily (2017). Sacred ancient objects returned to Australian Indigenous leaders after centuries. The Sun Daily. 24 July.

Berkshire Museum courts censure from museums groups with plan to sell 40 works

Gabriella Angeleti, Helen Stoilas (2017). Berkshire Museum courts censure from museums groups with plan to sell 40 works. The Art Newspaper. 24 July.

Police foil attempt to steal goddess Isis statue in Nubia Museum

Egypt Independent (2017). Police foil attempt to steal goddess Isis statue in Nubia Museum. Egypt Independent. 24 July.

At Bears Ears in Utah, Heated Politics and Precious Ruins

Stephen Nash (2017). At Bears Ears in Utah, Heated Politics and Precious Ruins. The New York Times. 25 July.

Life-size horse statue of Kentucky Derby winner pilfered from New Albany busines

Danielle Grady (2017). Life-size horse statue of Kentucky Derby winner pilfered from New Albany busines. News and Tribune. 25 July.

Icon centres getting ready to house idol

R. Rajaram (2017). Icon centres getting ready to house idol. The Hindu. 25 July.

The Indiana Jones of the art world may solve history's biggest art heist

T.J. Raphael (2017). The Indiana Jones of the art world may solve history's biggest art heist. PRI. 25 July.

Stolen Nazi-era art found 5 years ago. Public to finally see collection in Switzerland

Helena Bachmann (2017). Stolen Nazi-era art found 5 years ago. Public to finally see collection in Switzerland. USA Today. 25 July.

Israel removes flashpoint metal detectors at Jerusalem holy site

BBC News (2017). Israel removes flashpoint metal detectors at Jerusalem holy site. BBC News. 25 July.

Ruling lets Italy hunt abroad for new Colosseum chief

Associated Press (2017). Ruling lets Italy hunt abroad for new Colosseum chief. Yahoo News. 25 July.

After IS, Mosul rebuilds monuments, mosques – and society

Stephen Kalin (2017). After IS, Mosul rebuilds monuments, mosques – and society. Reuters. 26 July.

Workers in Greek Museums and Archaeological Sites Announce Strike for the Weekend

A. Markis (2017). Workers in Greek Museums and Archaeological Sites Announce Strike for the Weekend. Greek Reporter. 26 July.

The sorry state of a multimillion-dollar art collection reveals deeper troubles at India's national airline

Shashank Bengali, M.N. Parth (2017). The sorry state of a multimillion-dollar art collection reveals deeper troubles at India's national airline. Los Angeles Times. 26 July.

Kylie Jenner is being sued by an artist for her lip drips — again

Alle Connell (2017). Kylie Jenner is being sued by an artist for her lip drips — again. Revelist. 26 July.

After 26 Years, Munich Settles Case Over a Klee Looted by Nazis

Catherine Hickley (2017). After 26 Years, Munich Settles Case Over a Klee Looted by Nazis. The New York Times. 26 July.

Cospicua parish church gets security alarms

Ivan Martin (2017). Cospicua parish church gets security alarms. Times of Malta. 26 July.

PH demands return of Balangiga bells seized by U.S.

Elmor P. Santos (2017). PH demands return of Balangiga bells seized by U.S.. CNN. 26 July.

El alemán que descubrió San Agustín y se robó 21 estatuas

Vicente Silva Vargas (2017). El alemán que descubrió San Agustín y se robó 21 estatuas. Laboyanos. 26 July.

Divorcee destroys ex's $1m violin collection in Japan

BBC News (2017). Divorcee destroys ex's $1m violin collection in Japan. BBC News. 26 July.

Penang's street art a recent target of vandals

The Star (2017). Penang's street art a recent target of vandals. The Star. 26 July.

Spanish Billionaire Jaime Botín Faces Prison for Allegedly Trying to Smuggle a Picasso on His Yacht

Lorena Muñoz-Alonso (2017). Spanish Billionaire Jaime Botín Faces Prison for Allegedly Trying to Smuggle a Picasso on His Yacht. ArtNet News. 26 July.

Manhattan Antique Dealers Plead Guilty to Selling Illegal Elephant Ivory

Luis Ferré-Sadurní (2017). Manhattan Antique Dealers Plead Guilty to Selling Illegal Elephant Ivory. The New York Times. 26 July.

Cartier diamond ring worth £750,000 lost by British Museum

Sarah Marsh (2017). Cartier diamond ring worth £750,000 lost by British Museum. The Guardian. 27 July.

Lygia Pape's Daughter Sues Electronics Giant LG for Copyright Infringement

Benjamin Sutton (2017). Lygia Pape's Daughter Sues Electronics Giant LG for Copyright Infringement. Hyperallergic. 27 July.

Egypt foils attempt to smuggle collection of coins from different eras

Nevine El-Aref (2017). Egypt foils attempt to smuggle collection of coins from different eras. Ahram Online. 27 July.

Christie's Must Reveal 5,000-Year-Old Idol's Secret Bidder to Turkey

Adam Klasfeld (2017). Christie's Must Reveal 5,000-Year-Old Idol's Secret Bidder to Turkey. Courthouse News Service. 27 July.

New charge added in theft of nautical items

Haven Orecchio–Egresitz (2017). New charge added in theft of nautical items. Cape Cod Times. 27 July.

Stained-glass medallion stolen from North Branch cemetery

Matthew Davis (2017). Stained-glass medallion stolen from North Branch cemetery. The Catholic Spirit. 28 July.

Missing a creative curator

Kanak Mani Dixit (2017). Missing a creative curator. Nepali Times. 28 July.

Duterte halts hunt for $10bn Marcos hoard

Richard Lloyd Parry (2017). Duterte halts hunt for $10bn Marcos hoard. The Times. 28 July.

Stolen £3.3m solid gold Queen Elizabeth II coin 'found melted down' after 'Lebanese mafia' arrests

Rachel Bishop (2017). Stolen £3.3m solid gold Queen Elizabeth II coin 'found melted down' after 'Lebanese mafia' arrests. The Mirror. 28 July.

Kos Archaeological Museum assesses quake damage

Aimilios Charbis (2017). Kos Archaeological Museum assesses quake damage. eKathimerini. 28 July.

Israel bans men under 50 from disputed Jerusalem holy site

Reuters (2017). Israel bans men under 50 from disputed Jerusalem holy site. Cyprus Mail. 28 July.

Artist Ida Ekblad Wins the Right to Feature a CEO's 6-Year-Old Daughter in Her Work

Henri Neuendorf (2017). Artist Ida Ekblad Wins the Right to Feature a CEO's 6-Year-Old Daughter in Her Work. ArtNet News. 28 July.

10 of L.A.'s Most Fascinating Art Crimes

Liz Ohanesian (2017). 10 of L.A.'s Most Fascinating Art Crimes. LA Weekly. 28 July.

Stolen Sword Recovered in London Auction House

Art Recovery International (2017). Stolen Sword Recovered in London Auction House. Claims Journal. 28 July.

Bombay HC quashes lower court order to release passport of antiques 'smuggler'

Express News Service (2017). Bombay HC quashes lower court order to release passport of antiques 'smuggler'. The Indian Express. 28 July.

Solid-gold replica of lunar module stolen from Neil Armstrong museum in Ohio

Associated Press (2017). Solid-gold replica of lunar module stolen from Neil Armstrong museum in Ohio. Los Angeles Times. 29 July.

'Granny is very upset' - have you seen this missing much-loved Electric Picnic house?

Irish Independent (2017). 'Granny is very upset' - have you seen this missing much-loved Electric Picnic house?. Irish Independent. 29 July.

Totem pole statuette stolen from shop

Nanaimo News Bulletin (2017). Totem pole statuette stolen from shop. Nanaimo News Bulletin. 29 July.

Air India set to take legal action over missing paintings

Mahender Singh Manral (2017). Air India set to take legal action over missing paintings. The Indian Express. 30 July.

When People Steal Books

Alison Nastasi (2017). When People Steal Books. Flavorwire. 30 July.

Police arrest 5 in $20 million black market antiquities, tax fraud sting

Daniel K. Eisenbud (2017). Police arrest 5 in $20 million black market antiquities, tax fraud sting. The Jerusalem Post. 30 July.

A Picasso mystery examined by 60 Minutes

Bill Whitaker (2017). A Picasso mystery examined by 60 Minutes. 60 Minutes. 30 July.

A tiny police wing is trying to bring back the thousands of idols stolen from Tamil Nadu

Vinita Govindarajan (2017). A tiny police wing is trying to bring back the thousands of idols stolen from Tamil Nadu. Scroll. 30 July.

Antiques smuggling: 'Kingpin' loaned artefacts to museum to get legal tag

TNN (2017). Antiques smuggling: 'Kingpin' loaned artefacts to museum to get legal tag. The Times of India. 31 July.

Watertown Police still looking for artifact stolen from Bramble Park Zoo

KSFY (2017). Watertown Police still looking for artifact stolen from Bramble Park Zoo. KSFY. 31 July.

OPINION: US should give Balangiga Bells back to Philippines, then leave Duterte to China

Doug Bandow (2017). OPINION: US should give Balangiga Bells back to Philippines, then leave Duterte to China. Marianas Variety. 31 July.

Artist appeals for return of 'stolen' painting

Tom Seaward (2017). Artist appeals for return of 'stolen' painting. Swindon Advertiser. 31 July.

Should a Museum Be Allowed to Sell $50 Million of Work to Keep the Lights On?

Anna Louie Sussman (2017). Should a Museum Be Allowed to Sell $50 Million of Work to Keep the Lights On?. Artsy. 31 July.

Ancient Vase Seized From Met Museum on Suspicion It Was Looted

Tom Mashberg (2017). Ancient Vase Seized From Met Museum on Suspicion It Was Looted. The New York Times. 31 July.