The Top Ten Most Important Ancient Documents Lost to History

Duncan Barile (2018). The Top Ten Most Important Ancient Documents Lost to History. Smithsonian. 1 January.

Ancient Indigenous arrowhead discovered at Fort York, turned over to city 80 years later

Samantha Beattie (2018). Ancient Indigenous arrowhead discovered at Fort York, turned over to city 80 years later. The Star. 1 January.

Whodunnit? Russell-Cotes Museum wants you to help find out at new crime exhibition

Emma Joseph (2018). Whodunnit? Russell-Cotes Museum wants you to help find out at new crime exhibition. Daily Echo. 1 January.

19 cases of theft of antiquities reported in 3 years: Govt

Press Trust of India (2018). 19 cases of theft of antiquities reported in 3 years: Govt. The New Indian Express. 1 January.

Do we still need UNESCO?

Maxwell L. Anderson (2018). Do we still need UNESCO?. Apollo. 2 January.

Utah Elementary School Fires Art Teacher for Showing Students 'Pornographic' Paintings

Sarah Cascone (2018). Utah Elementary School Fires Art Teacher for Showing Students 'Pornographic' Paintings. ArtNet News. 2 January.

Bail hearing delayed for man accused in Montreal art thefts

Paul Cherry (2018). Bail hearing delayed for man accused in Montreal art thefts. Montreal Gazette. 3 January.

Antiquities smugglers to face up to life imprisonment: Amendment

Egypt Today (2018). Antiquities smugglers to face up to life imprisonment: Amendment. Egypt Today. 3 January.

यति स्थान मंदिर से मूर्ति की चोरी

Jagran (2018). यति स्थान मंदिर से मूर्ति की चोरी. Jagran. 3 January.

Map experts in Clear Lake helped Christie's auction house expose forgery

Jaimy Jones (2018). Map experts in Clear Lake helped Christie's auction house expose forgery. Houston Chronicle. 3 January.

Ancient Egyptian Mummy's Skull and Dismembered Hands to be Returned to Egypt 90 Years After Being Taken to the U.S.

Callum Paton (2018). Ancient Egyptian Mummy's Skull and Dismembered Hands to be Returned to Egypt 90 Years After Being Taken to the U.S.. Newsweek. 3 January.

Did Paris Overpay $103 Million for the Building That Will House François Pinault's Art?

Hili Perlson (2018). Did Paris Overpay $103 Million for the Building That Will House François Pinault's Art?. ArtNet News. 3 January.

Thieves Steal Qatari Jewels in Brazen Theft at Ducal Palace in Venice

Elisabetta Povoledo (2018). Thieves Steal Qatari Jewels in Brazen Theft at Ducal Palace in Venice. The New York Times. 3 January.

'World's most expensive vodka' stolen from Copenhagen collection

The Local (2018). 'World's most expensive vodka' stolen from Copenhagen collection. The Local. 3 January.

5.75kg gold stolen from idol, police begin investigation

TNN (2018). 5.75kg gold stolen from idol, police begin investigation. The Times of India. 3 January.

The mystery remains on how the $160M painting got to a bedroom in Cliff

Danny Udero (2018). The mystery remains on how the $160M painting got to a bedroom in Cliff. Silver City Sun-News. 3 January.

Votualevu Mandir Installs CCTV Cameras, Burglar Bars

Lusi Banuve (2018). Votualevu Mandir Installs CCTV Cameras, Burglar Bars. Fiji Sun. 4 January.

Consignment of 1877 Inness Landscape Inspires Suit

Brian Grosh (2018). Consignment of 1877 Inness Landscape Inspires Suit. Courthouse News Service. 4 January.

US university museum announces controversial sell-off

Gareth Harris (2018). US university museum announces controversial sell-off. The Art Newspaper. 4 January.

What's in the museum that Apple wants to demolish in Melbourne?

Tim Richards (2018). What's in the museum that Apple wants to demolish in Melbourne?. Gippsland Times. 4 January.

Ugandan tourism ministry hails China's "fantastic" ivory trade ban

Xinhua (2018). Ugandan tourism ministry hails China's "fantastic" ivory trade ban. Xinhua. 4 January.

Kashmir heritage: Tale of a mammoth loss

Khalid Bashir Ajmad (2018). Kashmir heritage: Tale of a mammoth loss. Greater Kashmir. 5 January.

'World's most expensive vodka' found on Danish building site

BBC News (2018). 'World's most expensive vodka' found on Danish building site. BBC News. 5 January.

Thieves leave well-known artwork badly damaged after break-in at North-east castle's cafe

Callum Main (2018). Thieves leave well-known artwork badly damaged after break-in at North-east castle's cafe. Evening Express. 5 January.

'Institutional' male bias in government's art collection, says Labour

Rowena Mason (2018). 'Institutional' male bias in government's art collection, says Labour. The Guardian. 5 January.

Looted Antiques Seized From Billionaire's Home, Prosecutors Say

James C. McKinley (2018). Looted Antiques Seized From Billionaire's Home, Prosecutors Say. The New York Times. 5 January.

HC warns of CBI probe over pending idol thefts

Press Trust of India (2018). HC warns of CBI probe over pending idol thefts. News Today. 5 January.

50 ancient idols, statues of deities restored

Ujjwal Satyal (2018). 50 ancient idols, statues of deities restored. The Himalayan Times. 5 January.

Theft in Digamber Jain Temple in Debari

Udaipur Times (2018). Theft in Digamber Jain Temple in Debari. Udaipur Times. 5 January.

Two men arrested after drugs, ancient artefacts found in Paphos

Cyprus Mail (2018). Two men arrested after drugs, ancient artefacts found in Paphos. Cyprus Mail. 6 January.

Stolen idols in the U.S. must be brought back: art enthusiasts

R. Sivaraman (2018). Stolen idols in the U.S. must be brought back: art enthusiasts. The Hindu. 6 January.

Durga Temple broken in, valuables stolen

The Hitavada (2018). Durga Temple broken in, valuables stolen. The Hitavada. 6 January.

Minnesota monk Columba Stewart rescues ancient manuscripts from modern threats

Jean Hopfensperger (2018). Minnesota monk Columba Stewart rescues ancient manuscripts from modern threats. Star Tribune. 7 January.

PIL questions shifting of ancient idols to 'icon centres'

Mohamed Imranullah (2018). PIL questions shifting of ancient idols to 'icon centres'. The Hindu. 7 January.

मन्दिर से अष्टधातु की 3 मूर्तियाँ चोरी, मूर्तियों की कीमत लाखों रुपये

Three Ashtadhutra statues stolen from temple

Akhand Bharat News (2018). मन्दिर से अष्टधातु की 3 मूर्तियाँ चोरी, मूर्तियों की कीमत लाखों रुपये. Akhand Bharat News. 8 January.

Charles Bronson art removed from Oxford homeless auction

BBC News (2018). Charles Bronson art removed from Oxford homeless auction. BBC News. 8 January.

Man trying to smuggle over 200 Byzantine-era artifacts detained in southern Turkey

Daily Sabah (2018). Man trying to smuggle over 200 Byzantine-era artifacts detained in southern Turkey. Daily Sabah. 8 January.

The Trouble That Caused The Met's Ticket Hike

Cody Delistraty (2018). The Trouble That Caused The Met's Ticket Hike. Frieze. 8 January.

Should museums display human remains from other cultures?

Catherine Hickley (2018). Should museums display human remains from other cultures?. The Art Newspaper. 8 January.

'We're glad to have it back': Stolen Battle of New Orleans rifle returned to local museum

Ramon Antonio Vargas (2018). 'We're glad to have it back': Stolen Battle of New Orleans rifle returned to local museum. The New Orleans Advocate. 8 January.

India retrieves 12th-century Brahma-Brahmani idol from London, others to follow soon

Sanjeev K. Ahuja (2018). India retrieves 12th-century Brahma-Brahmani idol from London, others to follow soon. Hindustan Times. 9 January.

Have you seen these two stolen sculptures taken from a gallery in Bristol?

Avon and Somerset Constabulary (2018). Have you seen these two stolen sculptures taken from a gallery in Bristol?. Avon and Somerset Constabulary. 9 January.

$30,000 in paintings stolen from St-Denis gallery

CTV (2018). $30,000 in paintings stolen from St-Denis gallery. CTV. 9 January.

After More Than 90 Years, Looted Mummy Parts Repatriated to Egypt

Jason Daley (2018). After More Than 90 Years, Looted Mummy Parts Repatriated to Egypt. Smithsonian. 9 January.

शिव मंदिर से पार्वती-गणेश की मूर्ति चोरी

Parvatiganesh Idol Stolen From Shiv Temple

Jagran (2018). शिव मंदिर से पार्वती-गणेश की मूर्ति चोरी. Jagran. 9 January.

A Nose for Loot? Dogs Training to Sniff Out Stolen Artifacts

Owen Jarus (2018). A Nose for Loot? Dogs Training to Sniff Out Stolen Artifacts. Live Science. 9 January.

Why These 6 Artists Destroyed Their Own Art

Jon Mann (2018). Why These 6 Artists Destroyed Their Own Art. Artsy. 9 January.

Is a Drawing in the Gurlitt Hoard an Unknown Early Work by Henry Moore?

Javier Pes (2018). Is a Drawing in the Gurlitt Hoard an Unknown Early Work by Henry Moore?. ArtNet News. 9 January.

Thieves strike at temple in Sec 24

The Tribune (2018). Thieves strike at temple in Sec 24. The Tribune. 9 January.

Telangana, Andhra Pradesh urged to bring back sculptures

Mahesh Avadhutha (2018). Telangana, Andhra Pradesh urged to bring back sculptures. Deccan Chronicle. 10 January.

Stone cairns are a modern scourge on ancient sites, says archaeologist

Emily Flanagan (2018). Stone cairns are a modern scourge on ancient sites, says archaeologist. The Northern Echo. 10 January.

Collector Gets Shock of a Lifetime After FBI Shows Up Looking for a Rifle He's Had Since 1982

Becky Loggia (2018). Collector Gets Shock of a Lifetime After FBI Shows Up Looking for a Rifle He's Had Since 1982. The Western Journal. 10 January.

Modigliani paintings once thought to be worth tens of millions now denounced as fakes

Nick Squires (2018). Modigliani paintings once thought to be worth tens of millions now denounced as fakes. The Telegraph. 10 January.

'Bring back stolen Buddhist statue to Amaravati'

TNN (2018). 'Bring back stolen Buddhist statue to Amaravati'. The Times of India. 10 January.

Chinese antique dealer 'hired gang of tomb raiders and used stolen artefact as a coffee table'

Catherine Wong (2018). Chinese antique dealer 'hired gang of tomb raiders and used stolen artefact as a coffee table'. South China Morning Post. 10 January.

Italian police investigate organisers of fake Modigliani show

BBC News (2018). Italian police investigate organisers of fake Modigliani show. BBC News. 11 January.

Art stolen from Niagara home includes glow-in-the-dark image of Jack Nicholson

CBC (2018). Art stolen from Niagara home includes glow-in-the-dark image of Jack Nicholson. CBC. 11 January.

Historian Pleads Guilty To Stealing From National Archives, Selling Items On EBay

CBS (2018). Historian Pleads Guilty To Stealing From National Archives, Selling Items On EBay. CBS. 11 January.

Man Nabbed At Stewart Airport Following Forged Artwork Investigation

Zak Failla, Joe Lombardi (2018). Man Nabbed At Stewart Airport Following Forged Artwork Investigation. Southwest Dutchess Daily Voice. 11 January.

Twenty Modiglianis seized by police in Genoa are fake, expert confirms

Gareth Harris (2018). Twenty Modiglianis seized by police in Genoa are fake, expert confirms. The Art Newspaper. 11 January.

New York Antiques Dealer Phoenix Fine Art Raided on Suspicion of Selling Looted Artifacts

Henri Neuendorf (2018). New York Antiques Dealer Phoenix Fine Art Raided on Suspicion of Selling Looted Artifacts. ArtNet News. 11 January.

The world's antiquities are in danger. Citadel students hope to save them with a scanner

Paul Bowers (2018). The world's antiquities are in danger. Citadel students hope to save them with a scanner. The Post and Courier. 12 January.

Visitors to Major Modigliani Exhibition Demand a Refund After an Expert Concludes the Majority of Works Were Fake

Sarah Cascone (2018). Visitors to Major Modigliani Exhibition Demand a Refund After an Expert Concludes the Majority of Works Were Fake. ArtNet News. 12 January.

Half-Measures Won't Erase the Painful Past of Our Monuments

Holland Cotter (2018). Half-Measures Won't Erase the Painful Past of Our Monuments. The New York Times. 12 January.

Paris's Dapper Foundation stalls talks over Cameroonian sculpture

Catherine Hickley (2018). Paris's Dapper Foundation stalls talks over Cameroonian sculpture. The Art Newspaper. 12 January.

Return of stolen antiquities puts a WWII hero in the spotlight

Yannis Papadppoulos (2018). Return of stolen antiquities puts a WWII hero in the spotlight. eKathimerini. 12 January.

Ancient statues looted in Lebanese war returned decades later

Reuters (2018). Ancient statues looted in Lebanese war returned decades later. Reuters. 12 January.

Erpressung gescheitert – Diebe geben Nolde-Gemälde zurück

Failed Extortion - Thieves return Nolde painting

Welt (2018). Erpressung gescheitert – Diebe geben Nolde-Gemälde zurück. Welt. 12 January.

Sotheby's dragged into £730million legal battle over claim it pumped up price of artworks bought by Russian oligarch

Charlie Bayliss (2018). Sotheby's dragged into £730million legal battle over claim it pumped up price of artworks bought by Russian oligarch. The Daily Mail. 14 January.

Man charged for theft of artifacts

Stephen Floyd (2018). Man charged for theft of artifacts. Herald and News. 14 January.

Teen foils 'theft attempt' at Curca church

TNN (2018). Teen foils 'theft attempt' at Curca church. The Times of India. 14 January.

Historical door at Giza Pyramids stolen

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2018). Historical door at Giza Pyramids stolen. Egypt Independent. 15 January.

New York DA's Antiquities Trafficking Unit starts the new year with double seizures

Alexandra Bregman (2018). New York DA's Antiquities Trafficking Unit starts the new year with double seizures. The Art Newspaper. 15 January.

Udupi: Thieves return part of silver items stolen from Daivasthana

Daiji World (2018). Udupi: Thieves return part of silver items stolen from Daivasthana. Daiji World. 15 January.

Tate cuts ties with Anthony d'Offay amid sexual harassment claims

Gareth Harris (2018). Tate cuts ties with Anthony d'Offay amid sexual harassment claims. The Art Newspaper. 15 January.

American authorities return stolen Phoenician statues to Lebanon

Lebanese Examiner (2018). American authorities return stolen Phoenician statues to Lebanon. Lebanese Examiner. 15 January.

How a Fake Monster Crept Into our Museums

Allison Meier (2018). How a Fake Monster Crept Into our Museums. Hyperallergic. 15 January.

Swiss museum revisits demand for Nazi- era art return after 2008 denial

John Miller (2018). Swiss museum revisits demand for Nazi- era art return after 2008 denial. Reuters. 15 January.

Musée Du Quai Branly As Ally In Quest For Restitution Of African Artefacts?

Kwame Opoku (2018). Musée Du Quai Branly As Ally In Quest For Restitution Of African Artefacts?. Modern Ghana. 15 January.

Art Thieves Target Markus Lüpertz—Again—in a Brazen Robbery

Hili Perlson (2018). Art Thieves Target Markus Lüpertz—Again—in a Brazen Robbery. ArtNet News. 15 January.

Nazi-Looted Art May Still Reach Heirs of Original Jewish Owner

Reuters (2018). Nazi-Looted Art May Still Reach Heirs of Original Jewish Owner. The Jerusalem Post. 15 January.

Fake Kandinskys, Malevichs, Jawlenskys? Top curators and dealers accuse Ghent museum of showing dud Russian avant-garde works

The Art Newspaper (2018). Fake Kandinskys, Malevichs, Jawlenskys? Top curators and dealers accuse Ghent museum of showing dud Russian avant-garde works. The Art Newspaper. 15 January.

Cheese heists to oyster raids: How France is struggling in fight against gourmet thieves

The Local (2018). Cheese heists to oyster raids: How France is struggling in fight against gourmet thieves. The Local. 15 January.

Why were these treasures returned to the sea?

Richard Charan (2018). Why were these treasures returned to the sea?. Daily Express. 16 January.

Simon de Pury Wins Legal Battle Over the Commission of a $210 Million Gauguin Painting

Eileen Kinsella (2018). Simon de Pury Wins Legal Battle Over the Commission of a $210 Million Gauguin Painting. ArtNet News. 16 January.

Dubai Frame: Emirate's controversial mega structure opens

Eoghan Macguire, Alma Al Turkmani (2018). Dubai Frame: Emirate's controversial mega structure opens. CNN. 16 January.

Tiny French Town Demands the Restitution of a Religious Reliquary From the Met

Naomi Rea (2018). Tiny French Town Demands the Restitution of a Religious Reliquary From the Met. ArtNet News. 16 January.

Fire rips through maritime museum in Indonesian capital

Tatan Syuflana (2018). Fire rips through maritime museum in Indonesian capital. The Washington Times. 16 January.

ASI to write to Australian museum over stolen idols

Yogesh Kabirdoss (2018). ASI to write to Australian museum over stolen idols. The Times of India. 17 January.

A Christie's Security Staffer Has Been Accused of Being a Deadly Chinese Spy

Eileen Kinsella (2018). A Christie's Security Staffer Has Been Accused of Being a Deadly Chinese Spy. ArtNet News. 17 January.

Emmanuel Macron's decision to let Britain borrow Bayeux Tapestry prompts calls for UK to loan Rosetta Stone to France

Jack Maidment, Hannah Furness (2018). Emmanuel Macron's decision to let Britain borrow Bayeux Tapestry prompts calls for UK to loan Rosetta Stone to France. The Telegraph. 17 January.

Legal Bills: Who's paying the freight for the Berkshire Museum?

Larry Parnass (2018). Legal Bills: Who's paying the freight for the Berkshire Museum?. The Berkshire Eagle. 17 January.

Christie's Employee and Former CIA Officer Is Accused of Betraying Informants in China

Benjamin Sutton (2018). Christie's Employee and Former CIA Officer Is Accused of Betraying Informants in China. Hyperallergic. 17 January.

Organizers of stunt at Auschwitz sent to jail

Arutz Sheva (2018). Organizers of stunt at Auschwitz sent to jail. Arutz Sheva. 18 January.

Police seize ancient Egyptian, Greek artifacts in Upper Egypt

Rana Atef (2018). Police seize ancient Egyptian, Greek artifacts in Upper Egypt. Egypt Today. 18 January.

Kate Moss painting to sell under Proceeds of Crime Act

BBC News (2018). Kate Moss painting to sell under Proceeds of Crime Act. BBC News. 18 January.

Art dealer jailed for £500,000 thefts has assets worth just £15,000, court told

Belfast Telegraph (2018). Art dealer jailed for £500,000 thefts has assets worth just £15,000, court told. Belfast Telegraph. 18 January.

Banksy Busts His Hometown Museum for Scamming His Fans With Hundreds of Unauthorized Prints

Brian Boucher (2018). Banksy Busts His Hometown Museum for Scamming His Fans With Hundreds of Unauthorized Prints. ArtNet News. 18 January.

Greece Asks for Repatriation of Looted Antiquities Seized by New York Authorities

Philip Chrysopoulos (2018). Greece Asks for Repatriation of Looted Antiquities Seized by New York Authorities. Greek Reporter. 18 January.

Costa Rica Shows Pre-Columbian Artifacts Returned by Venezuela

Telesur (2018). Costa Rica Shows Pre-Columbian Artifacts Returned by Venezuela. Telesur. 18 January.

Madrid To Chicago, Tracking Down Ancient Colombian Treasures

Alidad Vassigh (2018). Madrid To Chicago, Tracking Down Ancient Colombian Treasures. El Espectador. 18 January.

Dennis Oppenheim Sculpture Is Destroyed After City Officials Claim It Has "No Artistic Value"

Claire Voon (2018). Dennis Oppenheim Sculpture Is Destroyed After City Officials Claim It Has "No Artistic Value". Hyperallergic. 18 January.

Banksy painting saved from derelict container on Dungeness beach

Dalya Alberge (2018). Banksy painting saved from derelict container on Dungeness beach. The Guardian. 19 January.

Visitor count to world's biggest mosaic museum reaches almost 200,000 in Turkey's Gaziantep

Daily Sabah (2018). Visitor count to world's biggest mosaic museum reaches almost 200,000 in Turkey's Gaziantep. Daily Sabah. 19 January.

Morocco Opens Investigation into Auction of Dinosaur Tail Fossils in Mexico

Sana Elouazi (2018). Morocco Opens Investigation into Auction of Dinosaur Tail Fossils in Mexico. Morocco World News. 19 January.

Artist Accuses Katy Perry of Stealing Artwork for "Chained to the Rhythm"

Lauren Rearick (2018). Artist Accuses Katy Perry of Stealing Artwork for "Chained to the Rhythm". Teen Vogue. 19 January.

Scientists inform UN about illegal excavations in Azerbaijan's occupied territories

Aygul Salmanova (2018). Scientists inform UN about illegal excavations in Azerbaijan's occupied territories. Azernews. 19 January.

Will Boston's $500m art heist ever be solved?

Nadja Sayej (2018). Will Boston's $500m art heist ever be solved?. The Guardian. 19 January.

Hobby Lobby Turns Over 245 More Artifacts Smuggled Out of Iraq

Benjamin Sutton (2018). Hobby Lobby Turns Over 245 More Artifacts Smuggled Out of Iraq. Hyperallergic. 19 January.

A 'Harry Potter' First Edition Worth Over $55,000 Was Stolen In A Rare Book Heist

Sadie Trombetta (2018). A 'Harry Potter' First Edition Worth Over $55,000 Was Stolen In A Rare Book Heist. Bustle. 19 January.

Truth behind two stolen Van Gogh paintings finally revealed after 15 years

David Stephenson (2018). Truth behind two stolen Van Gogh paintings finally revealed after 15 years. Sunday Express. 21 January.

The Four Tribes of Art Collectors

Evan Beard (2018). The Four Tribes of Art Collectors. Artsy. 22 January.

Route 66 Museum vandalized: Suspect in custody after causing $30,000 in damage

Rene Ray De La Cruz (2018). Route 66 Museum vandalized: Suspect in custody after causing $30,000 in damage. Daily Press. 22 January.

Sensational Transylvania book heist becomes a movie at Sundance

Morgan Eads (2018). Sensational Transylvania book heist becomes a movie at Sundance. Kentucky.com. 22 January.

Former Assistant to Goldman Sachs Executive Indicted for Theft of $1.2 Million in Rare Wines

Samantha Falewée (2018). Former Assistant to Goldman Sachs Executive Indicted for Theft of $1.2 Million in Rare Wines. Wine Spectator. 22 January.

Who would steal a crucifix from a church? This SC university wants to know

Noah Feit (2018). Who would steal a crucifix from a church? This SC university wants to know. The State. 22 January.

Iraqi-Jewish archive triggers 'traumatic memories'

Dalia Hatuqa (2018). Iraqi-Jewish archive triggers 'traumatic memories'. Al Jazeera. 22 January.

Rum affair of Kinloch Castle's missing treasures

Marc Horne (2018). Rum affair of Kinloch Castle's missing treasures. The Telegraph. 22 January.

Antique painting stolen from St Philip's church in Senglea

Independent (2018). Antique painting stolen from St Philip's church in Senglea. Independent. 22 January.

Police is still looking for Second World War army passport owner

Mamta Lulla (2018). Police is still looking for Second World War army passport owner. Red Deer Advocate. 22 January.

Delincuentes roban campana de bronce en iglesia de caserío de Chongoyape

Thieves steal bronze bell from the Catholic church of Chongoyape

RPP (2018). Delincuentes roban campana de bronce en iglesia de caserío de Chongoyape. RPP. 22 January.

Balasore Temple Idol Theft: Kingpin Of Antique Smuggling Racket Arrested From UP

Press Trust of India (2018). Balasore Temple Idol Theft: Kingpin Of Antique Smuggling Racket Arrested From UP. The Samaya. 22 January.

Recovered Sabine chariot on show

ANSA (2018). Recovered Sabine chariot on show. ANSA. 23 January.

Appeal after high-value paintings stolen in Midlothian

BBC News (2018). Appeal after high-value paintings stolen in Midlothian. BBC News. 23 January.

'Creepy' clown paintings seized by PSNI leaves them under time pressure to find rightful owner

Jilly Beattie (2018). 'Creepy' clown paintings seized by PSNI leaves them under time pressure to find rightful owner. Belfast Live. 23 January.

Shipwreck Scavengers Reportedly Dumped Remains of WWII Sailors in Mass Grave

George Dvorsky (2018). Shipwreck Scavengers Reportedly Dumped Remains of WWII Sailors in Mass Grave. Gizmodo. 23 January.

1,200 ancient idols stolen from Tamil Nadu temples in 25 years: Audit

Yogesh Kabirdoss (2018). 1,200 ancient idols stolen from Tamil Nadu temples in 25 years: Audit. The Times of India. 23 January.

Idol smuggle cuffs on one

Sibdas Kundu (2018). Idol smuggle cuffs on one. Telegraph India. 23 January.

How To Prevent Your Artwork From Being Stolen

Mutual Art (2018). How To Prevent Your Artwork From Being Stolen. Mutual Art. 23 January.

Drake Accused of Stealing New Single Artwork

Amanda Wicks (2018). Drake Accused of Stealing New Single Artwork. Pitchfork. 23 January.

Eleven men deny involvement in Bulmers family art theft

BBC News (2018). Eleven men deny involvement in Bulmers family art theft. BBC News. 24 January.

How Did the Modigliani Forgeries Make It Into an Exhibition?

Noah Charney (2018). How Did the Modigliani Forgeries Make It Into an Exhibition?. Observer. 24 January.

Should Museums Be Allowed to Sell Donated Works of Art?

Daniel Grant (2018). Should Museums Be Allowed to Sell Donated Works of Art?. Observer. 24 January.

When Art is Stolen From a Museum, Should its Market Price Matter?

Jamie Laughlin (2018). When Art is Stolen From a Museum, Should its Market Price Matter?. DM. 24 January.

Military hat and marble balls go missing from Auckland museum and art gallery

Catrin Owen (2018). Military hat and marble balls go missing from Auckland museum and art gallery. Central Leader. 24 January.

99 stolen 'artefacts' seized in Zarqa

The Jordan Times (2018). 99 stolen 'artefacts' seized in Zarqa. The Jordan Times. 24 January.

372 stone idols, 832 icons stolen since 1992, government tells HC

Mohamed Imranullah (2018). 372 stone idols, 832 icons stolen since 1992, government tells HC. The Hindu. 25 January.

Woman sentenced for theft of rare artifacts

(KFGO) (2018). Woman sentenced for theft of rare artifacts. KFGO. 25 January.

Culloden graves eroded by Outlander fans taking selfies

George Mair (2018). Culloden graves eroded by Outlander fans taking selfies. The Times. 25 January.

Captain Cook Statue Vandalised Ahead of Australia Date

BBC News (2018). Captain Cook Statue Vandalised Ahead of Australia Date. BBC News. 25 January.

PJ police recover unique Roman coin stolen over 30 years ago

The Portugal News (2018). PJ police recover unique Roman coin stolen over 30 years ago. The Portugal News. 25 January.

100-year-old panchaloha idol stolen from temple

TNN (2018). 100-year-old panchaloha idol stolen from temple. The Times of India. 25 January.

Istanbul police arrest nine over artifact smuggling

Anadolu Agency (2018). Istanbul police arrest nine over artifact smuggling. Yeni Safak. 26 January.

Taxidermy bat stolen from Rotarua Arts Village

Alice Guy (2018). Taxidermy bat stolen from Rotarua Arts Village. New Zealand Herald. 26 January.

Reward issued in bid to recover stolen artworks from King's Lynn property

Lynn News (2018). Reward issued in bid to recover stolen artworks from King's Lynn property. Lynn News. 26 January.

How human remains from a forgotten genocide were stolen and collected in New York City

PRI (2018). How human remains from a forgotten genocide were stolen and collected in New York City. PRI. 26 January.

The Nataraja Idol Case Illustrates Padma Bhushan Dr Nagaswamy's Contribution To Indian Heritage

Amarnath Govindarajan (2018). The Nataraja Idol Case Illustrates Padma Bhushan Dr Nagaswamy's Contribution To Indian Heritage. Swarajya Magazine. 27 January.

Arrest in burglary, vandalism of California Route 66 Museum

Associated Press (2018). Arrest in burglary, vandalism of California Route 66 Museum. Live Auctioneers. 29 January.

Syria war: Turkish air strikes 'damage ancient Afrin temple'

BBC News (2018). Syria war: Turkish air strikes 'damage ancient Afrin temple'. BBC News. 29 January.

Negev antiquities robber nabbed with trove of 150 Byzantine-era coins

Amanda Borschel-Dan (2018). Negev antiquities robber nabbed with trove of 150 Byzantine-era coins. The Times of Israel. 29 January.

Belgian museum closes Russian art exhibition amid forgery claims

Katie Davis (2018). Belgian museum closes Russian art exhibition amid forgery claims. The Calvert Journal. 29 January.

Man arrested for looting 150 Byzantine-era coins from archeological sites

Daniel K. Eisenbud (2018). Man arrested for looting 150 Byzantine-era coins from archeological sites. Jerusalem Post. 29 January.

Louvre displays Nazi-looted paintings in bid to find rightful owners of 2,000 unclaimed artworks

David Chazan (2018). Louvre displays Nazi-looted paintings in bid to find rightful owners of 2,000 unclaimed artworks. The Telegraph. 30 January.

Two men arrested for 2010 Florida museum gold bar heist

Zachary Fagenson (2018). Two men arrested for 2010 Florida museum gold bar heist. Reuters. 30 January.

NC Museum of Art displays painting stolen by Nazis from Raleigh woman's family

Robert Richardson (2018). NC Museum of Art displays painting stolen by Nazis from Raleigh woman's family. CBS. 30 January.

'What about idols stolen before 1992?'

R. Sivaraman (2018). 'What about idols stolen before 1992?'. The Hindu. 30 January.

Museum of East Anglian Life in Stowmarket appeals for public donations after 135 collection items stolen by thieves

Michael Steward (2018). Museum of East Anglian Life in Stowmarket appeals for public donations after 135 collection items stolen by thieves. East Anglian Daily Times. 30 January.

Collectors hunt down forgeries as Arab art market flourishes

India Stoughton (2018). Collectors hunt down forgeries as Arab art market flourishes. Al Monitor. 30 January.

Toughest guards of Beijing's Palace Museum have uncanny speed, vicious bite

The Straits Times (2018). Toughest guards of Beijing's Palace Museum have uncanny speed, vicious bite. The Straits Times. 30 January.

Where is Kashmir's 50,000 year old mammoth?

Arif Shafi Wani (2018). Where is Kashmir's 50,000 year old mammoth?. Greater Kashmir. 30 January.

The Marine Turned Prosecutor Busting Antiquities Thieves

Katie Zavadski (2018). The Marine Turned Prosecutor Busting Antiquities Thieves. The Daily Beast. 30 January.

Judge consolidates lawsuits over Bears Ears, Grand Staircase monument changes

Thomas Burr (2018). Judge consolidates lawsuits over Bears Ears, Grand Staircase monument changes. The Salt Lake Tribune. 31 January.

Two invaluable artifacts back in homeland

Daily Sabah (2018). Two invaluable artifacts back in homeland. Daily Sabah. 31 January.

Librarian who stole rare books to sell online jailed for eight months

Dumbarton and Vale of Leven Reporter (2018). Librarian who stole rare books to sell online jailed for eight months. Dumbarton and Vale of Leven Reporter. 31 January.

Face to face with the Gurlitt hoard

Madeline Schwatz (2018). Face to face with the Gurlitt hoard. Apollo. 31 January.

Northern Ireland door knocker thief may have netted £10,000

Eamon Sweeney (2018). Northern Ireland door knocker thief may have netted £10,000. Belfast Telegraph. 31 January.