Parthenon Sculptures ignored in ABC TV's `Stuff the British Stole'

Fotis Kapetopoulos (2022). Parthenon Sculptures ignored in ABC TV's `Stuff the British Stole'. Neos Kosmos. 29 October.

How Greek Antiquities Slipped Through Nazi Fingers

Stephanie Makri (2022). How Greek Antiquities Slipped Through Nazi Fingers. Greek Reporter. 28 October.

Russia removes bones of 18th-century commander revered by Putin from occupied Ukrainian city

Anna Chernova, Rob Picheta (2022). Russia removes bones of 18th-century commander revered by Putin from occupied Ukrainian city. CNN. 28 October.

An activist just glued his head to Vermeer's most famous painting as climate protesters continue targeting Europe's museums

Alena Botros (2022). An activist just glued his head to Vermeer's most famous painting as climate protesters continue targeting Europe's museums. Fortune. 27 October.

Hitler painting shredded by Jimmy Carr `was a fake' says art expert

Jonathan Sacerdoti (2022). Hitler painting shredded by Jimmy Carr `was a fake' says art expert. The Jewish Chronicle. 27 October.

Poland says book given to pope by Macron wasn't WWII plunder

The Associated Press (2022). Poland says book given to pope by Macron wasn't WWII plunder. abc News. 26 October.

Poland says book given to pope by Macron wasn't WWII Plunder

The Associated Press (2022). Poland says book given to pope by Macron wasn't WWII Plunder. abc News. 26 October.

Uniform, beret, photograph stolen at grand opening of Peterborough Military Museum

Alex Schummer (2022). Uniform, beret, photograph stolen at grand opening of Peterborough Military Museum. The Record. 26 October.

Questions in Poland after Macron hands pope book with Polish stamp

Daniel Tilles (2022). Questions in Poland after Macron hands pope book with Polish stamp. Notes from Poland. 25 October.

Government delays bill allowing nationals to return items on moral grounds

Geraldine Kendall Adams (2022). Government delays bill allowing nationals to return items on moral grounds. Museums Association. 21 October.

St Helens artist devastated as personal painting 'stolen' from elderly dad's property

Conal Cunningham (2022). St Helens artist devastated as personal painting 'stolen' from elderly dad's property. St Helens Star. 19 October.

Stolen Tasmanian Aboriginal artefacts are finally home. But there's a catch: they're only on loan

Sarah Aitken (2022). Stolen Tasmanian Aboriginal artefacts are finally home. But there's a catch: they're only on loan. The Guardian. 19 October.

Treasures of Afghan History, Art and Culture

Nazanin Lankarani (2022). Treasures of Afghan History, Art and Culture. The New York Times. 19 October.

Painting Stolen from New York Gallery Ramiken Crucible's Group Show During Frieze London

Karen Ho (2022). Painting Stolen from New York Gallery Ramiken Crucible's Group Show During Frieze London. ARTnews. 18 October.

Indonesia wants Java man back, committee to investigate claims

Dutch News (2022). Indonesia wants Java man back, committee to investigate claims. DutchNews. 18 October.

It's Time to Return the Elgin Marbles

Eli Abrams (2022). It's Time to Return the Elgin Marbles. The National Herald. 17 October.

Egypt, Belgium discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation in tourism, antiquities sectors

Daily News Egypt (2022). Egypt, Belgium discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation in tourism, antiquities sectors. Zawya. 17 October.

The palace is dripping in diamonds, so why bring out the disputed Koh-i-noor?

Catherine Bennett (2022). The palace is dripping in diamonds, so why bring out the disputed Koh-i-noor?. The Observer. 15 October.

Just Stop Oil activists throw soup at Van Gogh's Sunflowers

Damien Gayle (2022). Just Stop Oil activists throw soup at Van Gogh's Sunflowers. The Guardian. 14 October.

Four arrested after being caught metal detecting at historic monument

Johnny Amos (2022). Four arrested after being caught metal detecting at historic monument. East Anglian Daily Times. 14 October.

It's time to discuss the repatriation of our looted artefacts

Ed Vaizey (2022). It's time to discuss the repatriation of our looted artefacts. The Times. 13 October.

Elgin Marbles: New body aims to return sculptures to Greece

Katie Razzall (2022). Elgin Marbles: New body aims to return sculptures to Greece. BBC News. 13 October.

Ronnie Wood's Rembrandt: Rolling Stones star, 75, recreated stolen masterpiece and wants to orchestrate a 'reverse heist' to put his picture up in museum

Emma Powell (2022). Ronnie Wood's Rembrandt: Rolling Stones star, 75, recreated stolen masterpiece and wants to orchestrate a 'reverse heist' to put his picture up in museum. The Daily Mail. 13 October.

Surinamese group asks museum to return preserved baby

Senay Boztas (2022). Surinamese group asks museum to return preserved baby. DutchNews. 13 October.

Germany to return 1,130 looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria – Lai Mohammed

NAN (2022). Germany to return 1,130 looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria – Lai Mohammed. The Guardian. 12 October.

Five charged in France over `Bored Ape' NFT theft

AFP (2022). Five charged in France over `Bored Ape' NFT theft. France News. 12 October.

Swiss museum examines collection of Nazi-era art dealer

Giannis Mavris, Ester Unterfinger (2022). Swiss museum examines collection of Nazi-era art dealer. SwissInfo. 12 October.

Egyptians call for the return of the Rosetta Stone and other ancient artifacts

Vanessa Romo (2022). Egyptians call for the return of the Rosetta Stone and other ancient artifacts. NPR. 12 October.

Critics `angry' over Greece's deal with art collector Leonard Stern

Michael Kaplan (2022). Critics `angry' over Greece's deal with art collector Leonard Stern. New York Post. 12 October.

Two Paris Gallerists Accused of Buying and Hiding More Than $13 Million Worth of Stolen Picassos Are Finally Standing Trial

Jo Lawson-Tancred (2022). Two Paris Gallerists Accused of Buying and Hiding More Than $13 Million Worth of Stolen Picassos Are Finally Standing Trial. ArtNet News. 11 October.

Leonard Stern's Cycladic Art Will Be Shown at the Met but Owned by Greece

Colin Moynihan (2022). Leonard Stern's Cycladic Art Will Be Shown at the Met but Owned by Greece. The New York Times. 11 October.

Russian missiles damage two national museums in Kyiv

Geraldine Kendall Adams (2022). Russian missiles damage two national museums in Kyiv. Museums Association. 11 October.

'It's about ethics': Nigeria urges British Museum to follow US and repatriate bronzes

David Smith (2022). 'It's about ethics': Nigeria urges British Museum to follow US and repatriate bronzes. The Guardian. 11 October.

Illegal metal detecting at Richborough Roman fort near Sandwich leads to increased security

Rhys Griffiths (2022). Illegal metal detecting at Richborough Roman fort near Sandwich leads to increased security. Kent Online. 10 October.

Treasure Hunters In Hungary Are Looting The Country's Heritage

Robert Bathory (2022). Treasure Hunters In Hungary Are Looting The Country's Heritage. Radio Free Europe. 10 October.

A handyman stole hundreds of Picassos from two heiresses—now the Paris gallery that bought them is on trial

Vincent Noce (2022). A handyman stole hundreds of Picassos from two heiresses—now the Paris gallery that bought them is on trial. The Art Newspaper. 10 October.

The Treasures of Crimea review – Ukraine and Russia's war over ancient gold

Leslie Felperin (2022). The Treasures of Crimea review – Ukraine and Russia's war over ancient gold. The Guardian. 10 October.

Mass Looting of Ukrainian Museums "a War Crime" says Culture Minister

Jay Beecher (2022). Mass Looting of Ukrainian Museums "a War Crime" says Culture Minister. Kyiv Post. 10 October.

Historic chapel in Dorset damaged in suspected break-in attempt

ITV (2022). Historic chapel in Dorset damaged in suspected break-in attempt. ITV. 6 October.

The ghosts of colonialism at the Pitt Rivers Museum

Andrew Dickson (2022). The ghosts of colonialism at the Pitt Rivers Museum. Prospect Magazine. 6 October.

Archaeologists Are Uniting to Demand the British Museum Return the Rosetta Stone to Egypt

Taylor Dafoe (2022). Archaeologists Are Uniting to Demand the British Museum Return the Rosetta Stone to Egypt. ArtNet News. 6 October.

Heritage crime at St Catherine's Chapel, Abbotsbury: Police appeal

Tom Harris (2022). Heritage crime at St Catherine's Chapel, Abbotsbury: Police appeal. Bridport News. 5 October.

Man topples ancient Roman busts in Vatican museums

Philip Pullella (2022). Man topples ancient Roman busts in Vatican museums. Reuters. 5 October.

Provenance database shines light on looted art in Bavarian collections

Chiara Zampetti Egidi (2022). Provenance database shines light on looted art in Bavarian collections. The Art Newspaper. 5 October.

Chinese vase valued below $2,000 sells for nearly $9 million after bidding frenzy

Jack Guy (2022). Chinese vase valued below $2,000 sells for nearly $9 million after bidding frenzy. CNN. 4 October.

UNESCO: Reclaiming the Parthenon Sculptures as a Global Public Good

George Vardas (2022). UNESCO: Reclaiming the Parthenon Sculptures as a Global Public Good. Greek City Times. 4 October.

New Zealand receives Indigenous remains from Austria

DW (2022). New Zealand receives Indigenous remains from Austria. DW. 2 October.

Greeks are hoping to enlist the King in battle to return Elgin Marbles to Athens

Claire Duffin (2022). Greeks are hoping to enlist the King in battle to return Elgin Marbles to Athens. The Daily Mail. 2 October.

Greek-Canadian Plastics Man Pledges Fortune for Parthenon Marbles Return

The National Herald (2022). Greek-Canadian Plastics Man Pledges Fortune for Parthenon Marbles Return. The National Herald. 2 October.

Russia faces UNESCO meeting walkout over Ukraine war

AFP (2022). Russia faces UNESCO meeting walkout over Ukraine war. AlArabiya. 1 October.

Partners come together in fight against heritage crime

Sam Allcock (2022). Partners come together in fight against heritage crime. Business Lancashire. 30 September.

Two UK museums open up their collection to Cambodian archaeologists looking for looted treasure

Alisha Rahaman Sarkar (2022). Two UK museums open up their collection to Cambodian archaeologists looking for looted treasure. Independent. 30 September.

Why a small British museum went out of its way to repatriate Haida Nation artifacts Social Sharing Facebook Twitter Pinterest Reddit LinkedIn

Mouhamad Rachini (2022). Why a small British museum went out of its way to repatriate Haida Nation artifacts Social Sharing Facebook Twitter Pinterest Reddit LinkedIn. CBC. 30 September.

New Charities Act may compel museums to return cultural artifacts

Duncan Howitt-Marshall (2022). New Charities Act may compel museums to return cultural artifacts. eKathimerini. 30 September.

Graffiti on Chester's historic city walls and buildings leads to three arrests

Angela Ferguson (2022). Graffiti on Chester's historic city walls and buildings leads to three arrests. Cheshire Live. 30 September.

Russia to take over Ukrainian museum collections as formal annexation plans announced

Sophia Kishkovsy (2022). Russia to take over Ukrainian museum collections as formal annexation plans announced. The Art Newspaper. 29 September.

Sokoto Caliphate seeks return of artefacts from UK, France

Musa Ubandawaki Sokoto (2022). Sokoto Caliphate seeks return of artefacts from UK, France. Vanguard. 29 September.

Reversing earlier stance, Netherlands to return looted Kandinsky to Jewish family

Cnaan Liphshiz (2022). Reversing earlier stance, Netherlands to return looted Kandinsky to Jewish family. The Times of Israel. 29 September.

Austria returns remains of 64 indigenous people to New Zealand

Lucy Craymer (2022). Austria returns remains of 64 indigenous people to New Zealand. Reuters. 29 September.

Scots urged to help hunt for art by Australia's `stolen generations' of children

PA News Agency (2022). Scots urged to help hunt for art by Australia's `stolen generations' of children. Redditch & Alcester Advertiser. 29 September.

The repatriation of Evangelistary Manuscript 220 at the Patriarchal and Stavropegial Monastery of Eikosiphoinissa

Orthodox Times (2022). The repatriation of Evangelistary Manuscript 220 at the Patriarchal and Stavropegial Monastery of Eikosiphoinissa. Orthodox Times. 29 September.

Old Master upgrades: how dealer James Stunt's `sleepers' became autograph Van Dycks worth millions

Georgina Adam, Mark Hollingsworth (2022). Old Master upgrades: how dealer James Stunt's `sleepers' became autograph Van Dycks worth millions. The Art Newspaper. 29 September.

Thousand-year-old Gospel manuscript to return to Greek monastery in Museum of the Bible repatriation

Mark A. Kellner (2022). Thousand-year-old Gospel manuscript to return to Greek monastery in Museum of the Bible repatriation. The Washington Times. 28 September.

Austria to return stolen Māori and Moriori ancestral remains

André Chumko (2022). Austria to return stolen Māori and Moriori ancestral remains. Stuff.co.nz. 27 September.

British art dealer Robert Newland pleads guilty to conspiring with Inigo Philbrick to defraud collectors and financiers

Daniel Cassady (2022). British art dealer Robert Newland pleads guilty to conspiring with Inigo Philbrick to defraud collectors and financiers. The Art Newspaper. 26 September.

These Colors Are Corporate Trademarks. A Danish Artist Coopted Them To Make A More Truthful Logo.

Jonathon Keats (2022). These Colors Are Corporate Trademarks. A Danish Artist Coopted Them To Make A More Truthful Logo.. Forbes. 26 September.

Un testigo condujo hasta los sospechosos de robar arte sacro en iglesias y pazos

López Penide (2022). Un testigo condujo hasta los sospechosos de robar arte sacro en iglesias y pazos. La Voz de Galicia. 25 September.

Germany to return Benin statues to Nigeria

William Nehra (2022). Germany to return Benin statues to Nigeria. I Am Expat. 25 September.

Museums in England and Wales to gain powers to dispose of objects on moral grounds

Dalya Alberge (2022). Museums in England and Wales to gain powers to dispose of objects on moral grounds. The Guardian. 25 September.

El mercado negro del arte religioso pone en jaque a las iglesias de Vigo y la provincia

Ana J. Pastor (2022). El mercado negro del arte religioso pone en jaque a las iglesias de Vigo y la provincia. Atlántico. 24 September.

"Los saqueadores nos roban la memoria colectiva"… Tras la pista de los detectoristas que asolaban los yacimientos arqueológicos

News.ESEuro (2022). "Los saqueadores nos roban la memoria colectiva"… Tras la pista de los detectoristas que asolaban los yacimientos arqueológicos. News.ESEuro. 24 September.

WWII looted historic rifle returned to Poland

The First News (2022). WWII looted historic rifle returned to Poland. The First News. 23 September.

Return of looted artefacts to Africa

Dominic Muwanguzi (2022). Return of looted artefacts to Africa. The Independent. 23 September.

UK to return Hyderabad Nizam's sword

Srinivasa Rao Apparasu (2022). UK to return Hyderabad Nizam's sword. Hindustan Times. 23 September.

Homecoming: More than 250 artefacts returned to the Kingdom in five years

Khmer Times (2022). Homecoming: More than 250 artefacts returned to the Kingdom in five years. Khmer Times. 22 September.

Grandson of Republican Colonel Embarks on Quest to Recover Paintings Stolen by Franco Regime

Simon Hunger (2022). Grandson of Republican Colonel Embarks on Quest to Recover Paintings Stolen by Franco Regime. The Olive Press. 22 September.

Poland demands the return of seven paintings stolen by Russia during WW-II

Swapnil Dhruv Bose (2022). Poland demands the return of seven paintings stolen by Russia during WW-II. Far Out. 22 September.

How Elmyr de Hory, the most successful art forger in history, made $50 million

Tim Brinkhof (2022). How Elmyr de Hory, the most successful art forger in history, made $50 million. Big Think. 22 September.

Kebbi emir begs British government to return stolen artefacts

News Agency of Nigeria (2022). Kebbi emir begs British government to return stolen artefacts. Peoples Gazette. 21 September.

Prado Museum investigates stolen paintings donated by Franco

Isambard Wilkinson (2022). Prado Museum investigates stolen paintings donated by Franco. The Times. 21 September.

That Belongs in a Museum! Or does it? Public invited to have their say

Aberdeen City Council (2022). That Belongs in a Museum! Or does it? Public invited to have their say. Aberdeen City Council. 21 September.

Manhyia Museum expectant of return of regalia looted in 1874

Ghana Business News (2022). Manhyia Museum expectant of return of regalia looted in 1874. Ghana Business News. 21 September.

Theft of historic postcards mars successful heritage event in Mansfield

Richard Silverwood (2022). Theft of historic postcards mars successful heritage event in Mansfield. Chad. 20 September.

South African activists call for Britain to return huge diamond set in Queen's sceptre

Stuti Mishra (2022). South African activists call for Britain to return huge diamond set in Queen's sceptre. Independent. 20 September.

From LA to Rome, ancient sculptures get hero's welcome

AFP (2022). From LA to Rome, ancient sculptures get hero's welcome. Jordan News. 20 September.

The Case of the Disputed Lucian Freud

Sam Knight (2022). The Case of the Disputed Lucian Freud. New Yorker. 19 September.

Berlin's controversial Humboldt Forum is finally complete—but 'the work inside begins now', German Culture Minister says

Lara Bommers (2022). Berlin's controversial Humboldt Forum is finally complete—but 'the work inside begins now', German Culture Minister says. The Art Newspaper. 19 September.

Kandinsky Painting Returned to Heirs by Dutch Museum

Artforum (2022). Kandinsky Painting Returned to Heirs by Dutch Museum. Artforum. 19 September.

With City Funding, Museums in Basel Are Scouring Their Collections for Looted Object

Taylor Dafoe (2022). With City Funding, Museums in Basel Are Scouring Their Collections for Looted Object. ArtNet News. 19 September.

Wildlife crime unit still not up and running despite promises

Pádraig Hoare (2021). Wildlife crime unit still not up and running despite promises. Irish Examiner. 2 September.

he story behind the looted Agios Anastasios Royal Doors

In Cyprus (2021). he story behind the looted Agios Anastasios Royal Doors. In Cyprus. 2 September.

Thieves Drop Monet Painting Worth $1.4M in Failed Art Heist

Sara Santora (2021). Thieves Drop Monet Painting Worth $1.4M in Failed Art Heist. Newsweek. 1 September.

Benin: Restitution of the 'Benin Bronzes' - 'All of the Global North Are Implicated'

Jürgen Zimmerer (2021). Benin: Restitution of the 'Benin Bronzes' - 'All of the Global North Are Implicated'. All Africa. 31 August.

Bank of England Removes Art of Leaders Linked to Slave Trade

Isabella Kwai (2021). Bank of England Removes Art of Leaders Linked to Slave Trade. The New York Times. 31 August.

Amsterdam to Restitute Kandinsky Painting to Heirs After Years-Long Dispute

Angelica Villa (2021). Amsterdam to Restitute Kandinsky Painting to Heirs After Years-Long Dispute. ARTnews. 30 August.

Porcelain seized by Nazis goes up for auction in New York

Daily Times (2021). Porcelain seized by Nazis goes up for auction in New York. Daily Times. 30 August.

Plea to respect Stonehenge research sites in Pembrokeshire

Aled Scourfield (2021). Plea to respect Stonehenge research sites in Pembrokeshire. BBC News. 19 August.

Newcastle taxi driver stole Goya portrait 60 years ago

Andrew White (2021). Newcastle taxi driver stole Goya portrait 60 years ago. The Northern Echo. 19 August.

Macclesfield community rallies behind Silk Museum after break-in

Milo Clay (2021). Macclesfield community rallies behind Silk Museum after break-in. Cheshire Live. 18 August.

Thieves attempt to steal $1.4M Monet painting in botched museum raid

Megan C. Hills (2021). Thieves attempt to steal $1.4M Monet painting in botched museum raid. CNN. 18 August.

Germany is to return Nigeria's Benin Bronzes

Janice Phiri (2021). Germany is to return Nigeria's Benin Bronzes. News 24. 18 August.

Polish law on property stolen by Nazis angers Israel

BBC News (2021). Polish law on property stolen by Nazis angers Israel. BBC News. 18 August.

Tara: The Sri Lankan Deity At The British Museum

Nation (2021). Tara: The Sri Lankan Deity At The British Museum. Nation. 18 August.

Denmark Now Has Two Little Mermaids. The Famous One Is Suing.

Lisa Abend (2021). Denmark Now Has Two Little Mermaids. The Famous One Is Suing.. The New York Times. 17 August.

Austria Should Repatriate the Mexica Headdress

Kayla Johnson (2021). Austria Should Repatriate the Mexica Headdress. Hyperallergic. 17 August.

Glasgow's collection of looted Benin bronzes could be repatriated to Nigeria

Deborah Anderson (2021). Glasgow's collection of looted Benin bronzes could be repatriated to Nigeria. The Herald. 17 August.

Extremely rare Greek coin found in anti-smuggling operation

Greek City Times (2021). Extremely rare Greek coin found in anti-smuggling operation. Greek City Times. 16 August.

'Slap in the face': Poland passes law effectively blocking Holocaust-era art restitutions

Gareth Harris (2021). 'Slap in the face': Poland passes law effectively blocking Holocaust-era art restitutions. The Art Newspaper. 16 August.

Stolen 16th-century Qur'an to be returned to Turkey

Arab News (2021). Stolen 16th-century Qur'an to be returned to Turkey. Arab News. 16 August.

A New Polish Law Will Make It Practically Impossible to Pursue Restitution Claims for Nazi-Looted Artworks

Sarah Cascone (2021). A New Polish Law Will Make It Practically Impossible to Pursue Restitution Claims for Nazi-Looted Artworks. ArtNet News. 16 August.

Who will rescue the Parthenon sculptures from its British `saviours'?

George Vardas (2021). Who will rescue the Parthenon sculptures from its British `saviours'?. Greek City Times. 16 August.

Police provide list of offences against heritage sites and assets

Sam McKeown (2021). Police provide list of offences against heritage sites and assets. Dorset Echo. 16 August.

Roban una campana de 120 kilos de una iglesia

120-kilogram bell stolen from church

Jaime Sotomayor (2021). Roban una campana de 120 kilos de una iglesia. AS. 15 August.

Sardinia's seasonal crimewave of sand thieves

Angela Giuffrida (2021). Sardinia's seasonal crimewave of sand thieves. The Guardian. 13 August.

Swiss Police Seize Historic Painting Stolen From Serbian Castle In 1993

Radio Free Europe (2021). Swiss Police Seize Historic Painting Stolen From Serbian Castle In 1993. Radio Free Europe. 13 August.

Lost And Found: Rare Treasures Stolen From Museum Are Returned 50 Years Later

The Florida Star (2021). Lost And Found: Rare Treasures Stolen From Museum Are Returned 50 Years Later. The Florida Star. 13 August.

London's Horniman Museum to consider returning Benin Bronzes and other artefacts to countries of origin

The National (2021). London's Horniman Museum to consider returning Benin Bronzes and other artefacts to countries of origin. The National. 8 April.

Tel Aviv museum restituting artwork as items of huge Berlin collection found

Jessica Steinberg (2021). Tel Aviv museum restituting artwork as items of huge Berlin collection found. The Times of Israel. 8 April.

Stained-glass windows used for `target practice' in English church

Charles Collins (2021). Stained-glass windows used for `target practice' in English church. Crux. 7 April.

Objects, once smuggled to Switzerland, to go on show at home

Tehran Times (2021). Objects, once smuggled to Switzerland, to go on show at home. Tehran Times. 7 April.

Donations needed after `heritage crime attack' at village church

Louth Leader (2021). Donations needed after `heritage crime attack' at village church. Louth Leader. 5 April.

Antique relics delivered to Iran from Austria

MEHR News Agency (2021). Antique relics delivered to Iran from Austria. MEHR News Agency. 5 April.

Bringing home the loot: repatriating Afghanistan's stolen treasures

Matthieu Aikins (2021). Bringing home the loot: repatriating Afghanistan's stolen treasures. The Sydney Morning Herald. 2 April.

Marbles United, not Marbles Returned

Angelos Chaniotis (2021). Marbles United, not Marbles Returned. eKathimerini. 31 March.

Benin's bronzes: The long road to returning looted colonial art

Annabelle Steffes-Halmer (2021). Benin's bronzes: The long road to returning looted colonial art. DW. 31 March.

Denuncian el robo de un cuadro donado por una pintora local en 2002 al Ayuntamiento

Eugenio Cabezas (2021). Denuncian el robo de un cuadro donado por una pintora local en 2002 al Ayuntamiento. Diario Sur. 30 March.

The hunt for Abdul Remmo: Arab fugitive wanted over €1bn heist `hiding in Germany'

Arthur Scott-Geddes (2021). The hunt for Abdul Remmo: Arab fugitive wanted over €1bn heist `hiding in Germany'. The National News. 30 March.

Britain has kept Stone Age statues, says Jordanian Rights Centre

Middle East Monitor (2021). Britain has kept Stone Age statues, says Jordanian Rights Centre. Middle East Monitor. 30 March.

Detenida una pareja por robar el cáliz y la patena de la iglesia de Hinojedo

Couple detained for thect of chalice and paten from the church of Hinojedo

El Diario Cantabria (2021). Detenida una pareja por robar el cáliz y la patena de la iglesia de Hinojedo. El Diario Cantabria. 30 March.

Attempted $14.7 M. Sale of Fake Works by Goya, Modigliani, and El Greco Comes to Light in Spain

Claire Selvin (2021). Attempted $14.7 M. Sale of Fake Works by Goya, Modigliani, and El Greco Comes to Light in Spain. ARTnews. 29 March.

Groninger Museum to celebrate stolen Van Gogh painting a year after the theft

NLTimes (2021). Groninger Museum to celebrate stolen Van Gogh painting a year after the theft. NLTimes. 29 March.

Conmoción en Humanes tras el robo de un Copón de plata y varias formas consagradas

Commotion in Humanes after the theft of a silver ciborium and various consecrated items

Nueva Alcarria (2021). Conmoción en Humanes tras el robo de un Copón de plata y varias formas consagradas. Nueva Alcarria. 29 March.

Returning colonial-era artefacts is not as easy as it seems, say experts

Pierre John Felcenloben (2021). Returning colonial-era artefacts is not as easy as it seems, say experts. Dutch News. 29 March.

Is Germany promising to return artefacts looted from Benin?

Annabelle Steffes-Halmer (2021). Is Germany promising to return artefacts looted from Benin?. DW. 29 March.

`Crime robs us of a priceless piece of our past' : Thieves steal historic and rare 500 year-old mill stone from Aberdour castle in Fife

Hannah Brown (2021). `Crime robs us of a priceless piece of our past' : Thieves steal historic and rare 500 year-old mill stone from Aberdour castle in Fife. The Scotsman. 29 March.

£75m Klimt masterpiece stolen by Nazi from his Jewish lover is returned to her family at last

Madeleine Spence (2021). £75m Klimt masterpiece stolen by Nazi from his Jewish lover is returned to her family at last. The Sunday Times. 28 March.

At least 114 objects exhibited in Dutch museums were stolen from Nigeria

NLTimes (2021). At least 114 objects exhibited in Dutch museums were stolen from Nigeria. NLTimes. 27 March.

National Trust 'concerned' as 100 metal detecting holes appear at Magna Carta site

Emma Pengelly (2021). National Trust 'concerned' as 100 metal detecting holes appear at Magna Carta site. Surrey Live. 27 March.

Oliver Dowden rejects bid to return Elgin Marbles to Athens - 'impossible to go back'

Simon Osborne (2021). Oliver Dowden rejects bid to return Elgin Marbles to Athens - 'impossible to go back'. Express. 27 March.

British cannonballs to be returned from Acre's fortress walls

Anshel Pfeffer (2021). British cannonballs to be returned from Acre's fortress walls. The Times. 27 March.

Greece Lifts Long Ban on Divers Exploring Old Shipwrecks, Planes

The National Herald (2021). Greece Lifts Long Ban on Divers Exploring Old Shipwrecks, Planes. The National Herald. 26 March.

Antonine Wall metal detectorists sought by police

Alison Campsie (2021). Antonine Wall metal detectorists sought by police. The Scotsman. 26 March.

Works of art returned to rightful owner by police in Valencia

Jennifer Leighfield (2021). Works of art returned to rightful owner by police in Valencia. EuroWeekly. 25 March.

Serpentine drops Sackler name following `rebranding'

José Da Silva, Cristina Ruiz (2021). Serpentine drops Sackler name following `rebranding'. The Art Newspaper. 25 March.

Ex-Culture official charged with Hermitage Museum embezzlement extradited from Austria

RAPSI (2021). Ex-Culture official charged with Hermitage Museum embezzlement extradited from Austria. RAPSI. 25 March.

Police probe following damage at Bonnybridge World Heritage Site

Jonathon Reilly (2021). Police probe following damage at Bonnybridge World Heritage Site. The Falkirk Herald. 25 March.

Ghent Altarpiece: 'most stolen' artwork has new €30m home in bulletproof glass

Daniel Boffey (2021). Ghent Altarpiece: 'most stolen' artwork has new €30m home in bulletproof glass. The Guardian. 25 March.

Revealed: police barred from searching Queen's estates for looted artefacts

David Pegg, Rob Evans (2021). Revealed: police barred from searching Queen's estates for looted artefacts. The Guardian. 25 March.

`The movement is unstoppable': African scholars and activists hail German plan to return Benin bronzes

Catherine Hickley (2021). `The movement is unstoppable': African scholars and activists hail German plan to return Benin bronzes. The Art Newspaper. 24 March.

University of Aberdeen to return pillaged Benin bronze to Nigeria

Lanre Bakare (2021). University of Aberdeen to return pillaged Benin bronze to Nigeria. The Guardian. 24 March.

Germany is In Accelerated Talks to Definitively Return Its Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

Helen Holmes (2021). Germany is In Accelerated Talks to Definitively Return Its Benin Bronzes to Nigeria. Observer. 23 March.

Britain stole the royal, sacred Benin Bronzes from Nigeria—so why is Germany leading their return?

Dan Hicks (2021). Britain stole the royal, sacred Benin Bronzes from Nigeria—so why is Germany leading their return?. The Art Newspaper. 23 March.

Charley Hill, art detective who found `The Scream' and studied the Gardner heist, dies at 73

Bryan Marquard (2021). Charley Hill, art detective who found `The Scream' and studied the Gardner heist, dies at 73. The Boston Globe. 23 March.

Berlin's plan to return Benin bronzes piles pressure on UK museums

Philip Oltermann (2021). Berlin's plan to return Benin bronzes piles pressure on UK museums. The Guardian. 23 March.

Museums buy more Treasure finds as metal detecting discoveries soar

Laura Chesters (2021). Museums buy more Treasure finds as metal detecting discoveries soar. Antiques Trade Gazette. 23 March.

Germany moves towards full restitution of Benin bronzes

Catherine Hickley (2021). Germany moves towards full restitution of Benin bronzes. The Art Newspaper. 22 March.

Berlin Museum Won't Show Benin Bronzes, Begins to Pursue Return of Artifacts

Alex Greenberger (2021). Berlin Museum Won't Show Benin Bronzes, Begins to Pursue Return of Artifacts. ARTnews. 22 March.

Lorry driver is jailed for two years for trying to smuggle ancient coins, arrowheads and statues into UK to sell for Bulgarian mafia bosses

Katie Feehan (2021). Lorry driver is jailed for two years for trying to smuggle ancient coins, arrowheads and statues into UK to sell for Bulgarian mafia bosses. The Daily Mail. 22 March.

Best Friends Convicted After Selling Bogus Paintings for Millions

Heather Eastwood (2021). Best Friends Convicted After Selling Bogus Paintings for Millions. Trill! Magazine. 21 March.

Greek Police recover `exceptional' ancient statue from a smuggler

Greek City Times (2021). Greek Police recover `exceptional' ancient statue from a smuggler. Greek City Times. 20 March.

Museums in the West are full of stolen treasures – by visiting them are we perpetuating colonial-era violence?

Peter Neville-Hadley (2021). Museums in the West are full of stolen treasures – by visiting them are we perpetuating colonial-era violence?. South China Morning Post. 20 March.

Emperor's Mosaic Displayed in Italy After Stint as NYC Table

Paolo Santalucia, Nicole Winfield (2021). Emperor's Mosaic Displayed in Italy After Stint as NYC Table. The Jewish Voice. 20 March.

Hermitage to Research History of Fabergé Objects at Center of Forgery Claims

Alex Greenberger (2021). Hermitage to Research History of Fabergé Objects at Center of Forgery Claims. Artnet News. 17 March.

France to return Nazi-looted Gustav Klimt painting to heirs of Holocaust victim

Associated Press (2021). France to return Nazi-looted Gustav Klimt painting to heirs of Holocaust victim. ABC Australia. 17 March.

Egypt: Artefacts repatriated

Nevine El-Aref (2021). Egypt: Artefacts repatriated. Ahram Online. 17 March.

36 antique idols, artefacts returned to India by US, Australia, UK in last 5 yrs, govt says

Soniya Agrawal (2021). 36 antique idols, artefacts returned to India by US, Australia, UK in last 5 yrs, govt says. The Print. 17 March.

CCTV released to help catch thieves involved one of highest value art heists the country has ever seen

ITV (2021). CCTV released to help catch thieves involved one of highest value art heists the country has ever seen. ITV. 17 March.

Response to Boris Johnson's comments about the Parthenon Marbles

Neos Kosmos (2021). Response to Boris Johnson's comments about the Parthenon Marbles. Neos Kosmos. 16 March.

Artefacts feared stolen after illegal metal detecting at medieval castle

Nick Humphreys (2021). Artefacts feared stolen after illegal metal detecting at medieval castle. Shropshire Star. 16 March.

The footballer turned art thief who stole The Scream

Daniel Taylor (2021). The footballer turned art thief who stole The Scream. The Athletic. 15 March.

Why Spain's National Library covered up the theft of a Galileo original work

José María Irujo (2021). Why Spain's National Library covered up the theft of a Galileo original work. El País. 15 March.

The art dealer, the £10m Benin Bronze and the Holocaust

Barnaby Phillips (2021). The art dealer, the £10m Benin Bronze and the Holocaust. BBC News. 14 March.

The 49 historic buildings at risk across Leicestershire - including churches and windmills

Tom Mack (2021). The 49 historic buildings at risk across Leicestershire - including churches and windmills. Liecester Mercury. 14 March.

Britain `best place to keep stolen Benin Bronzes safe'

Charlie Parker (2020). Britain `best place to keep stolen Benin Bronzes safe'. The Times. 22 December.

Africa must unite to demand stolen art's return

Harrison Mwilima (2020). Africa must unite to demand stolen art's return. DW. 21 December.

Switzerland returns smuggled antiquities to Iran

Tehran Times (2020). Switzerland returns smuggled antiquities to Iran. Tehran Times. 20 December.

How returning the Stone of Destiny led to decades of repercussions

Gerry Hassan (2020). How returning the Stone of Destiny led to decades of repercussions. The National. 20 December.

German police make 4th arrest over Dresden jewelry heist

Associated Press (2020). German police make 4th arrest over Dresden jewelry heist. The Independent. 20 December.

Treasure hunters are warned to stay away from Buchenwald after documentary claimed handwritten map points the way to hidden Nazi gold

Darren Boyle (2020). Treasure hunters are warned to stay away from Buchenwald after documentary claimed handwritten map points the way to hidden Nazi gold. The Daily Mail. 19 December.

Barazani, Berlin-Based Ngo Urges Prussian Heritage Foundation To Restitute Looted Benin Artefacts

Kwame Opoku (2020). Barazani, Berlin-Based Ngo Urges Prussian Heritage Foundation To Restitute Looted Benin Artefacts. Modern Ghana. 18 December.

Police hunt after skull of rare bottlenose whale stolen from Cocklawburn Beach

Elle Duffy (2020). Police hunt after skull of rare bottlenose whale stolen from Cocklawburn Beach. The Herald. 18 December.

Restitution Activist Mwazulu Diyabanza Must Pay the Louvre €5,000 for Taking an Artwork From a Display Case

Kate Brown (2020). Restitution Activist Mwazulu Diyabanza Must Pay the Louvre €5,000 for Taking an Artwork From a Display Case. Artnet News. 18 December.

Egypt demands Italy to hand over former Italian diplomats over smuggled antiquities case

Ahram Online (2020). Egypt demands Italy to hand over former Italian diplomats over smuggled antiquities case. Ahram Online. 18 December.

Hellenic Museum to benefit from new law which allows for stockpiled antiquities to be displayed abroad

Mary Sinandis (2020). Hellenic Museum to benefit from new law which allows for stockpiled antiquities to be displayed abroad. Neos Kosmos. 18 December.

Will a Looted Pissarro End Up in Oklahoma, or France?

Doreen Carvajal (2020). Will a Looted Pissarro End Up in Oklahoma, or France?. The New York Times. 17 December.

French Senators Just Rejected a Bill That Would Have Enabled the Quick Restitution of 27 Looted Artifacts to Benin and Senegal

Naomi Rea (2020). French Senators Just Rejected a Bill That Would Have Enabled the Quick Restitution of 27 Looted Artifacts to Benin and Senegal. Artnet News. 17 December.

How art world leaders can embrace new money laundering regulations and create a 'think risk' culture

Rena Neville (2020). How art world leaders can embrace new money laundering regulations and create a 'think risk' culture. The Art Newspaper. 17 December.

Criminal damage to historic site in Higham Ferrers

Stephanie Weaver (2020). Criminal damage to historic site in Higham Ferrers. Northamptonshire Telegraph. 17 December.

Can mediation save a sharing settlement over Nazi-looted Pissarro?

David D'Arcy (2020). Can mediation save a sharing settlement over Nazi-looted Pissarro?. The Art Newspaper. 17 December.

In Germany, a new museum stirs up a colonial controversy

Jacob Kushner (2020). In Germany, a new museum stirs up a colonial controversy. National Geographic. 16 December.

Disputed Kandinsky won't be returned to Jewish heirs

Sarah Hucal (2020). Disputed Kandinsky won't be returned to Jewish heirs. DW. 16 December.

French treasure hunter allegedly looted thousands of artifacts

Amanda Woods (2020). French treasure hunter allegedly looted thousands of artifacts. New York Post. 16 December.

Berlin police raid homes and shops over theft of 100kg gold coin

Associated Press (2020). Berlin police raid homes and shops over theft of 100kg gold coin. The Guardian. 16 December.

Pompeii discovery: `Extraordinary' 2,000-year-old artefact found down 'treasure' tunnel

Callum Hoare (2020). Pompeii discovery: `Extraordinary' 2,000-year-old artefact found down 'treasure' tunnel. Express. 16 December.

Ian Jenkins, British Museum Curator Involved in Elgin Marbles Controversy, Has Died at 67

Tessa Soloman (2020). Ian Jenkins, British Museum Curator Involved in Elgin Marbles Controversy, Has Died at 67. Artnet News. 16 December.

Patrice Lumumba's Homecoming: Belgium to Return Tooth of Murdered African Hero

Sifelani Tsiko (2020). Patrice Lumumba's Homecoming: Belgium to Return Tooth of Murdered African Hero. Black Star News. 16 December.

Flemish archaeological find turns out to be stolen French treasure

Alan Hope (2020). Flemish archaeological find turns out to be stolen French treasure. The Brussels Times. 16 December.

The Vessel with the Pestle

Erin Thompson (2020). The Vessel with the Pestle. London Review of Books. 15 December.

German Police Have Nabbed One of Two Fugitive Twins Suspected of Taking Part in a Massive Museum Heist in Dresden

Naomi Rea (2020). German Police Have Nabbed One of Two Fugitive Twins Suspected of Taking Part in a Massive Museum Heist in Dresden. Artnet News. 15 December.

Watch presented by former US president stolen from antiques dealer

Press Association (2020). Watch presented by former US president stolen from antiques dealer. Dumbarton and Vale of Leven Reporter. 15 December.

University of Birmingham academic gets £1.8 million grant to research into artefacts repatriation from Europe

Birmingham University (2020). University of Birmingham academic gets £1.8 million grant to research into artefacts repatriation from Europe. Birmingham University. 14 December.

Tome raiders: solving the great book heist

Mark Wilding (2020). Tome raiders: solving the great book heist. The Guardian. 13 December.

Nisga'a woman spearheads new effort to repatriate family house pole from Europe

Denise Ryan (2020). Nisga'a woman spearheads new effort to repatriate family house pole from Europe. Vancouver Sun. 12 December.

Stone of Destiny: 70th anniversary of `liberation' from Westminster Abbey renews calls for its return to Perth

Michael Alexander (2020). Stone of Destiny: 70th anniversary of `liberation' from Westminster Abbey renews calls for its return to Perth. The Courier. 12 December.

Publication details Nazi-looted libraries during Holocaust in Belgium

The Jerusalem Post (2020). Publication details Nazi-looted libraries during Holocaust in Belgium. The Jerusalem Post. 10 December.

Smithsonian and Berlin museums join forces to investigate Asian art provenance

Catherine Hickley (2020). Smithsonian and Berlin museums join forces to investigate Asian art provenance. The Art Newspaper. 10 December.

Dutch government criticizes its own policy on Holocaust-stolen art

Cnaan Liphshiz (2020). Dutch government criticizes its own policy on Holocaust-stolen art. The Times of Israel. 9 December.

Cherub sculpture stolen from Newport hours after installation

Dan Barnes (2020). Cherub sculpture stolen from Newport hours after installation. South Wales Argus. 9 December.

New Digital Project Details 150 Belgian Libraries Looted by the Nazis

Livia Gershon (2020). New Digital Project Details 150 Belgian Libraries Looted by the Nazis. Smithsonian. 9 December.

German art collector, 38, from renowned Gulbenkian family who is accused of £1.1m theft over 'Kusama pumpkin' sculpture appears in court after Portugal extradition

Amie Gordon (2020). German art collector, 38, from renowned Gulbenkian family who is accused of £1.1m theft over 'Kusama pumpkin' sculpture appears in court after Portugal extradition. The Daily Mail. 9 December.

Jewish descendants welcome report encouraging return of looted art

Senay Boztas (2020). Jewish descendants welcome report encouraging return of looted art. Dutch News. 8 December.

Dutch Panel for Looted Art Claims Must Change Course, Report Finds

Nina Siegal (2020). Dutch Panel for Looted Art Claims Must Change Course, Report Finds. The New York Times. 7 December.

Renewed plea to help find missing Martinware pieces from Ealing council

Laura Chesters (2020). Renewed plea to help find missing Martinware pieces from Ealing council. Antiques Trade Gazette. 1 December.

Damage to Neolithic monument under investigation

Avon and Somerset Police (2020). Damage to Neolithic monument under investigation. Avon and Somerset Police. 1 December.

Greek Monastery Seeks Return of Stolen Religious Objects from Bulgaria

Anthee Carassava (2020). Greek Monastery Seeks Return of Stolen Religious Objects from Bulgaria. Voice of America. 30 November.

Catering assistant admits stealing medals and photos from Buckingham Palace

Press Association (2020). Catering assistant admits stealing medals and photos from Buckingham Palace. Dumbarton and Vale of Leven Reporter. 30 November.

Who is Inigo Philbrick? MIC's Victoria's art dealer fiancé, accused of stealing £15m

Lydia Venn (2020). Who is Inigo Philbrick? MIC's Victoria's art dealer fiancé, accused of stealing £15m. The Tab. 30 November.

Inside illicit trade in West Africa's oldest artworks – Part 2

Lutz Mükke, Adie Vanessa Offiong (2020). Inside illicit trade in West Africa's oldest artworks – Part 2. The Guardian Nigeria. 29 November.

Painting missing for 23 years back on online display in Italy

Xinhua (2020). Painting missing for 23 years back on online display in Italy. Xinhua. 28 November.

Tamil Nadu: Stolen antique idols reinstalled in temple

Gokul Rajendran (2020). Tamil Nadu: Stolen antique idols reinstalled in temple. The Times of India. 28 November.

Police discover large network of European auction houses selling stolen ancient Greek artifacts illegally

Paulina Karavasili (2020). Police discover large network of European auction houses selling stolen ancient Greek artifacts illegally. Greek City Times. 28 November.

Church crime team becomes national model for police forces everywhere

Tom Mack (2020). Church crime team becomes national model for police forces everywhere. Leicester Mercury. 27 November.

'Please forgive me!': US tourist returns block of stolen Roman marble

BBC News (2020). 'Please forgive me!': US tourist returns block of stolen Roman marble. BBC News. 27 November.

Passing sentences … what's the worst kind of book thief?

Shaun Bythell (2020). Passing sentences … what's the worst kind of book thief?. The Guardian. 27 November.

The art that isn't there

Piper Whitehead (2020). The art that isn't there. Varsity. 27 November.

Nigeria receives repatriated 600-year-old Ife Tarrecotta

Naija 247 News (2020). Nigeria receives repatriated 600-year-old Ife Tarrecotta. Naija 247 News. 27 November.

How East Germany seized valuables from its citizens

Rayna Breuer (2020). How East Germany seized valuables from its citizens. DW. 26 November.

Museum of the Bible returns hand-written gospels looted from Greece during the First World War

David D'Arcy (2020). Museum of the Bible returns hand-written gospels looted from Greece during the First World War. The Art Newspaper. 26 November.

No trace of steel horse statues stolen from Katwijk meadow

Dutch News (2020). No trace of steel horse statues stolen from Katwijk meadow. Dutch News. 25 November.

Charles Darwin: Notebooks worth millions lost for 20 years

Rebecca Jones (2020). Charles Darwin: Notebooks worth millions lost for 20 years. BBC News. 25 November.

Why Restitution Won't Happen If Europe Controls the Terms

Eric Otieno (2020). Why Restitution Won't Happen If Europe Controls the Terms. Frieze. 25 November.

Penitent American Tourist Returns Artifact Stolen From Rome

Carlie Porterfield (2020). Penitent American Tourist Returns Artifact Stolen From Rome. Forbes. 25 November.

Charles Darwin manuscripts reported stolen from Cambridge University Library

Luke O'Reilly (2020). Charles Darwin manuscripts reported stolen from Cambridge University Library. Evening Standard. 25 November.

Germany's heist that shocked the museum world: the Green Vault theft

Carl Holm (2020). Germany's heist that shocked the museum world: the Green Vault theft. DW. 24 November.

Un intento de robo en la iglesia de La Concepción acaba con la detención de un hombre acusado de cinco hurtos con fuerza en La Laguna

An attempted robbery in the church of La Concepción ends with the arrest of a man accused of five robberies with force in La Laguna

El Diario (2020). Un intento de robo en la iglesia de La Concepción acaba con la detención de un hombre acusado de cinco hurtos con fuerza en La Laguna. El Diario. 24 November.

The tiger king and the stuff the British stole

Marc Fennell, Nick Wiggins (2020). The tiger king and the stuff the British stole. ABC Australia. 24 November.

Inside the Illicit Trade in West Africa's Oldest Artworks

Lutz Mükke, Adie Vanessa Offiong (2020). Inside the Illicit Trade in West Africa's Oldest Artworks. Zam Magazine. 24 November.

Strange case of the art dealer, the tech billionaire, his email and Picasso's lover

David Sanderson (2020). Strange case of the art dealer, the tech billionaire, his email and Picasso's lover. The Sunday Times. 24 November.

'The law has to fall on someone': Seller of allegedly fake Frans Hals must pay Sotheby's $5.3m for cancelled sale, judge insists

Vincent Noce (2020). 'The law has to fall on someone': Seller of allegedly fake Frans Hals must pay Sotheby's $5.3m for cancelled sale, judge insists. The Art Newspaper. 24 November.

Police may be asked to investigate how historic lamps were offered for sale

Sarah Booker-Lewis (2020). Police may be asked to investigate how historic lamps were offered for sale. Brighton & Hove News. 24 November.

Police and council appeal for witnesses after Cefn Cribwr Ironworks vandalised twice in one month

Hannah Neary (2020). Police and council appeal for witnesses after Cefn Cribwr Ironworks vandalised twice in one month. Wales Online. 23 November.

Bike disappearance mars Banksy artwork in Nottingham

Mattha Busby (2020). Bike disappearance mars Banksy artwork in Nottingham. The Guardian. 23 November.

Swiss take steps to `decolonise' cultural artefacts

Julia Crawford (2020). Swiss take steps to `decolonise' cultural artefacts. Swiss Info. 22 November.

Israeli intel firm says it helped solve billion-dollar German jewel heist

The Times of Israel (2020). Israeli intel firm says it helped solve billion-dollar German jewel heist. The Times of Israel. 22 November.

"Holding on to stolen African objects, hiding them away, is plain wrong"

Murray Scougall (2020). "Holding on to stolen African objects, hiding them away, is plain wrong". The Sunday Post. 17 November.

Stik: Stolen prints returned to artist following appeal

BBC News (2020). Stik: Stolen prints returned to artist following appeal. BBC News. 16 November.

Seller contests having to repay Sotheby's for allegedly forged Frans Hals

Vincent Noce (2020). Seller contests having to repay Sotheby's for allegedly forged Frans Hals. The Art Newspaper. 16 November.

A Hedge-Fund Manager Whose Company Sold a Fake Frans Hals at Auction Is Appealing a Court Order to Return $6 Million to Sotheby's

Sarah Cascone (2020). A Hedge-Fund Manager Whose Company Sold a Fake Frans Hals at Auction Is Appealing a Court Order to Return $6 Million to Sotheby's. ArtNet News. 16 November.

Dutch Are Taking Giant Steps Towards Restitution Of Looted Artefacts

Kwame Opoku (2020). Dutch Are Taking Giant Steps Towards Restitution Of Looted Artefacts. Modern Ghana. 16 November.

Trial date set for man charged with ammonite theft

Delon Shurtz (2020). Trial date set for man charged with ammonite theft. Lethbridge Herald. 16 November.

A family feud, a mystery firm and the Botticelli masterpiece that quietly vanished

Jamie Doward (2020). A family feud, a mystery firm and the Botticelli masterpiece that quietly vanished. The Guardian. 15 November.

Wildlife crime in Scotland almost doubled in the last year

Richard Mason (2020). Wildlife crime in Scotland almost doubled in the last year. The National. 14 November.

New museum in Nigeria raises hopes of resolution to Benin bronzes dispute

Mark Brown (2020). New museum in Nigeria raises hopes of resolution to Benin bronzes dispute. The Guardian. 14 November.

Thieves Grab Nazi Memorabilia in Museum Heists, Puzzling Police

Alex Marshall (2020). Thieves Grab Nazi Memorabilia in Museum Heists, Puzzling Police. The New York Times. 13 November.

Controversial tunnel under Stonehenge approved over archaeologists' objections

Roff Smith (2020). Controversial tunnel under Stonehenge approved over archaeologists' objections. National Geographic. 13 November.

Being stolen is 'best thing that could happen' for artwork's prestige, says expert

Luke Hurst (2020). Being stolen is 'best thing that could happen' for artwork's prestige, says expert. EuroNews. 13 November.

Tribute work to New Zealand's most famous artist sold in London as original

Eleanor Ainge Roy (2020). Tribute work to New Zealand's most famous artist sold in London as original. The Guardian. 13 November.

The war on stolen artefacts

Swiss Info (2020). The war on stolen artefacts. Swiss Info. 12 November.

Switzerland returns stolen artefacts to Italy

Riccardo Franciolli (2020). Switzerland returns stolen artefacts to Italy. Swiss Info. 12 November.

Nigeria expects more Benin Bronze returns as soon as next year

Alexis Akwagyiram (2020). Nigeria expects more Benin Bronze returns as soon as next year. Reuters. 12 November.

Samsung partners with art crime expert to hunt for world's missing masterpieces

Kabir Jhala (2020). Samsung partners with art crime expert to hunt for world's missing masterpieces. The Art Newspaper. 12 November.

How Rose Dugdale Went From British Debutante to I.R.A. 'Freedom Fighter'

Max Carter (2020). How Rose Dugdale Went From British Debutante to I.R.A. 'Freedom Fighter'. The New York Times. 11 November.

Looted artifacts on show in Russia highlight research

DW (2020). Looted artifacts on show in Russia highlight research. My Joy Online. 11 November.

Stolen books worth £2.5 million returned to rightful owners

Will Durrant (2020). Stolen books worth £2.5 million returned to rightful owners. SW Londoner. 11 November.

Elgin Marbles: MEPs from 12 EU countries call on Boris Johnson to return Parthenon artefacts to Greece

Benjamin Butterworth (2020). Elgin Marbles: MEPs from 12 EU countries call on Boris Johnson to return Parthenon artefacts to Greece. INews. 11 November.

The Day Britain Returned Royal Treasures Stolen From Burma's Palace

Wei Yan Aung (2020). The Day Britain Returned Royal Treasures Stolen From Burma's Palace. The Irrawaddy. 11 November.

West Africa: Inside the Illicit Trade in West Africa's Oldest Artworks

Daily Trust (2020). West Africa: Inside the Illicit Trade in West Africa's Oldest Artworks. All Africa. 11 November.

Art Forger Han van Meegeren Fooled the World Into Believing His Fake Vermeers. A New Film Unpacks His Bag of Tricks

Karen Chernick (2020). Art Forger Han van Meegeren Fooled the World Into Believing His Fake Vermeers. A New Film Unpacks His Bag of Tricks. ArtNet News. 10 November.

Inside Rome's Secure Vault for Stolen Art

Alessio Perrone (2020). Inside Rome's Secure Vault for Stolen Art. Atlas Obscura. 10 November.

Film Review: The Last Vermeer

Sam Ben-Meir (2020). Film Review: The Last Vermeer. San Diego Jewish World. 10 November.

Books worth EUR 3.3 mln stolen by Romanian Mission: Impossible gang in London return to rightful owners

Andrei Chirileasa (2020). Books worth EUR 3.3 mln stolen by Romanian Mission: Impossible gang in London return to rightful owners. Romania Insider. 10 November.

Jamaican Government Looks to Retrieve Artefacts from British Museum

Caribbean National Weekly (2020). Jamaican Government Looks to Retrieve Artefacts from British Museum. Caribbean National Weekly. 10 November.

Government Moving To Retrieve Taino Artefacts From UK

The Gleaner (2020). Government Moving To Retrieve Taino Artefacts From UK. The Gleaner. 9 November.

Hackers target oldest bible and Vatican's other priceless treasures in online attacks

Kabir Jhala (2020). Hackers target oldest bible and Vatican's other priceless treasures in online attacks. The Art Newspaper. 9 November.

Is Saving Art Worth Lives?

Amalia Abecassis (2020). Is Saving Art Worth Lives?. Jewish Journal. 9 November.

Alan Turing: Stolen items to be returned to UK from US after decades

Sue Paz (2020). Alan Turing: Stolen items to be returned to UK from US after decades. BBC News. 9 November.

Growing rate of theft of Nazi objects across Europe

DW (2020). Growing rate of theft of Nazi objects across Europe. DW. 9 November.

French Senate approves the return of 27 African cultural objects to Benin and Senegal

Katherine Keener (2020). French Senate approves the return of 27 African cultural objects to Benin and Senegal. Art Critique. 8 November.

Geoffrey Robertson to push for Gweagal shield's return in new series

Garry Maddox (2020). Geoffrey Robertson to push for Gweagal shield's return in new series. The Age. 8 November.

Ammonite theft suspect sentenced on other charges

Delon Shurtz (2020). Ammonite theft suspect sentenced on other charges. Lethbridge Herald. 7 November.

France Passes a Bill to Return Looted Art to Benin and Senegal Within a Year

Helen Holmes (2020). France Passes a Bill to Return Looted Art to Benin and Senegal Within a Year. Observer. 5 November.

Benin Bronzes must be returned to Africa, says curator of Oxford's Pitt Rivers Museum

Jessica Carpani (2020). Benin Bronzes must be returned to Africa, says curator of Oxford's Pitt Rivers Museum. The Telegraph. 5 November.

Egypt recovers part of sarcophagus from Italy

Nevine El-Aref (2020). Egypt recovers part of sarcophagus from Italy. Ahram Online. 5 November.

The Netherlands returns 'stolen' Ife terracotta head to Nigerian

Pulse (2020). The Netherlands returns 'stolen' Ife terracotta head to Nigerian. Pulse. 5 November.

Thieves Swipe Nazi Uniforms From a Danish Museum, the Latest in a Bizarre Wave of World War II Memorabilia Robberies

Sarah Cascone (2020). Thieves Swipe Nazi Uniforms From a Danish Museum, the Latest in a Bizarre Wave of World War II Memorabilia Robberies. ArtNet News. 4 November.

Doors closed at historic Fife castle to protect it from anti-social behaviour

Allan Crow (2020). Doors closed at historic Fife castle to protect it from anti-social behaviour. Fife Today. 4 November.

Cupar farmer who denies damaging ancient Angus stone circles to face trial next year

Graham Brown (2020). Cupar farmer who denies damaging ancient Angus stone circles to face trial next year. The Courier. 4 November.

Stolen and recovered archaeological finds become museum

ANSA (2020). Stolen and recovered archaeological finds become museum. ANSA. 4 November.

Stephen Fry calls for Elgin Marbles to be returned to Athens from British Museum

Press Association (2020). Stephen Fry calls for Elgin Marbles to be returned to Athens from British Museum. Evening Express. 3 November.

Indonesian Heritage Objects Go Home

Tempo (2020). Indonesian Heritage Objects Go Home. Tempo. 3 November.

Ethiopia: The fight to repatriate artefacts is far from over

Samuel Gatachew (2020). Ethiopia: The fight to repatriate artefacts is far from over. The Africa Report. 3 November.

Four Toi Moko welcomed back to New Zealand after 'long, wrong' journey to Germany

Laura Wiltshire (2020). Four Toi Moko welcomed back to New Zealand after 'long, wrong' journey to Germany. Stuff.co.nz. 3 November.

During WWII, a Virginia Beach soldier stole a painting from a French chateau. 74 years later, he returned it.

Stacy Parker (2020). During WWII, a Virginia Beach soldier stole a painting from a French chateau. 74 years later, he returned it.. The Virginian Pilot. 2 November.

Four men charged after action at Port of Dover uncovers stolen antiques and rigged gambling table

Katie Boyden (2020). Four men charged after action at Port of Dover uncovers stolen antiques and rigged gambling table. In Your Area. 2 November.

German art collector, 38, is fighting extradition to UK from Portugal over claims she sold 'Kusama pumpkin' for £1.1million but refused to hand it over to the buyer

Faith Ridler (2020). German art collector, 38, is fighting extradition to UK from Portugal over claims she sold 'Kusama pumpkin' for £1.1million but refused to hand it over to the buyer. The Daily Mail. 2 November.

Ancient monument damaged when owner rescues dog from rabbit hole

IOM Today (2020). Ancient monument damaged when owner rescues dog from rabbit hole. IOM Today. 2 November.

Dutch Jewish family allege bias over refusal to return €20m painting

Daniel Boffey (2020). Dutch Jewish family allege bias over refusal to return €20m painting. The Guardian. 2 November.

Dispute Over Pissarro Painting Looted by Nazis Is Back in Court

Sarah Bahr (2020). Dispute Over Pissarro Painting Looted by Nazis Is Back in Court. New York Times. 1 November.

British heiress was behind 1974 unsolved art theft for IRA: book

Mark Bain (2020). British heiress was behind 1974 unsolved art theft for IRA: book. Belfast Telegraph. 7 September.

Hundreds of metal thefts in West Yorkshire last year

Will Killner (2020). Hundreds of metal thefts in West Yorkshire last year. Telegraph & Argus. 6 September.

A Rare Buddha's Head Statue Once Looted by the Nazis Goes up for Auction in New York

The Value (2020). A Rare Buddha's Head Statue Once Looted by the Nazis Goes up for Auction in New York. The Value. 6 September.

Mycenae Site and Museum Reopen to the Public

GTP (2020). Mycenae Site and Museum Reopen to the Public. GTP. 4 September.

La Policía evita la subasta de un Miró robado

Police prevent the auction of a stolen Miró

Javier Álvarez (2020). La Policía evita la subasta de un Miró robado. Cadena Ser. 4 September.

French dealer sues over Egyptian stele seized on way to Tefaf New York

Vincent Noce (2020). French dealer sues over Egyptian stele seized on way to Tefaf New York. The Art Newspaper. 4 September.

Did British Museum Buy Most Of Its Thirteen Million Artefacts?

Kwame Opoku (2020). Did British Museum Buy Most Of Its Thirteen Million Artefacts?. Modern Ghana. 4 September.

Cryptic Nebra sky disk might not be so ancient after all, say scientists

Amanda Kooser (2020). Cryptic Nebra sky disk might not be so ancient after all, say scientists. CNet. 4 September.

Mystery of The Lady in the Fur Wrap takes a novel twist

The Extra (2020). Mystery of The Lady in the Fur Wrap takes a novel twist. The Extra. 4 September.

German museum agrees to return mummified Māori heads to NZ

Andre Chumko (2020). German museum agrees to return mummified Māori heads to NZ. Stuff.co.nz. 3 September.

ICE recovers 19th century painting stolen from Italian monastery

ICE (2020). ICE recovers 19th century painting stolen from Italian monastery. ICE. 3 September.

Graffiti scrawled on Caerleon's Roman amphitheatre as attraction vandalised again

Ryan O'Neill (2020). Graffiti scrawled on Caerleon's Roman amphitheatre as attraction vandalised again. Wales Online. 3 September.

Colonial art: The case of a piece stolen from Cameroon

Almut Dieden (2020). Colonial art: The case of a piece stolen from Cameroon. CW. 2 September.

Berlin returns tattooed Maori heads to New Zealand

Catherine Hickley (2020). Berlin returns tattooed Maori heads to New Zealand. The Art Newspaper. 2 September.

Break-in sees damage caused at Tantallon Castle

Emma Duncan (2020). Break-in sees damage caused at Tantallon Castle. East Lothian Courier. 1 September.

André Malraux: big hero or `little thief'?

Taing Rinith (2020). André Malraux: big hero or `little thief'?. Khmer Times. 31 August.

Our museums are full of stolen colonial loot – let's face up to our shameful history and give it back

Yasmin Alibhai-Brown (2020). Our museums are full of stolen colonial loot – let's face up to our shameful history and give it back. INews. 31 August.

Fire at Mycenae has not damaged antiquities, ministry says

eKathimerini (2020). Fire at Mycenae has not damaged antiquities, ministry says. eKathimerini. 30 August.

Christie's launches war on 'unfounded accusations' questioning the origins of objects

Jessica Carpani (2020). Christie's launches war on 'unfounded accusations' questioning the origins of objects. The Telegraph. 30 August.

Germany's colonial past catches up with it

Antonio Cascais (2020). Germany's colonial past catches up with it. DW. 30 August.

'Fake' Rembrandt came from artist's workshop and is possibly genuine

Mark Brown (2020). 'Fake' Rembrandt came from artist's workshop and is possibly genuine. The Guardian. 30 August.

Banksy's The Sad Young Girl: How the theft of a tribute to Bataclan terror victims has ended with the arrest of a luxury designer

Cahal Milmo (2020). Banksy's The Sad Young Girl: How the theft of a tribute to Bataclan terror victims has ended with the arrest of a luxury designer. INews. 28 August.

Creative Protest for the Return of the Parthenon Marbles Held at the British Museum

Anna Wichmann (2020). Creative Protest for the Return of the Parthenon Marbles Held at the British Museum. Greek Reporter. 28 August.

Call police if you are offered bronze sculpture stolen from art gallery in Tunbridge Well

Alan Smith (2020). Call police if you are offered bronze sculpture stolen from art gallery in Tunbridge Well. Kent Online. 28 August.

The British Museum Reopens to a World That Has Changed

Alex Marshall (2020). The British Museum Reopens to a World That Has Changed. The New York Times. 27 August.

Frans Hals Dutch masterpiece stolen for third time

BBC News (2020). Frans Hals Dutch masterpiece stolen for third time. BBC News. 27 August.

Treble Dutch: £13m old master painting stolen for a third time

Jennifer Rankin (2020). Treble Dutch: £13m old master painting stolen for a third time. The Guardian. 27 August.

Presidential Secretariat hands over artifacts from Netherlands to National Museum

Nina Loasana (2020). Presidential Secretariat hands over artifacts from Netherlands to National Museum. The Jakarta Post. 27 August.

St Luke's Church roof vandalised by metal thieves

Darryl Chamberlain (2020). St Luke's Church roof vandalised by metal thieves. The Charlton Champion. 27 August.

Black Lives Matter, Benin Bronzes and Britishness: how can UK museums decolonise?

David Styles (2020). Black Lives Matter, Benin Bronzes and Britishness: how can UK museums decolonise?. Museums and Heritage Advisor. 27 August.

Erik el Belga, el ladrón que pasó de largo de El Greco

Erik the Belgan, the thief that passed by an El Greco

José Ángel Montañes (2020). Erik el Belga, el ladrón que pasó de largo de El Greco. El País. 26 August.

Gloucestershire burglar who raided Wiltshire mansion jailed

Olivia Gantzer (2020). Gloucestershire burglar who raided Wiltshire mansion jailed. Wilts and Clocestershite Standard. 26 August.

Stolen ancient vase on its way back home

Jean Christou (2020). Stolen ancient vase on its way back home. Cyprus Mail. 25 August.

Campaign raises £2,000 after gravestone stolen and churchyard desecrated in St Michael's on Wyre

James Graves (2020). Campaign raises £2,000 after gravestone stolen and churchyard desecrated in St Michael's on Wyre. The Gazette. 25 August.

Museums are the guardians of our memories – but they are fighting to survive

Rachel Morris (2020). Museums are the guardians of our memories – but they are fighting to survive. INews. 24 August.

Vandals sprayed graffiti on 13th century wall at Codnor Castle

Shelley Marriott (2020). Vandals sprayed graffiti on 13th century wall at Codnor Castle. Ripley & Heanor News. 24 August.

The Louvre, UNESCO, and Other Cultural Organizations Unite to Provide $5 Million in `Cultural First Aid' to Beirut

Naomi Rea (2020). The Louvre, UNESCO, and Other Cultural Organizations Unite to Provide $5 Million in `Cultural First Aid' to Beirut. ArtNet News. 24 August.

Serbia Has Returned Only One of 1248 Cultural Artifacts Stolen from Kosovo

Exit News (2020). Serbia Has Returned Only One of 1248 Cultural Artifacts Stolen from Kosovo. Exit News. 24 August.

German art dealer and socialite, 38, is arrested in Lisbon and faces being extradited to UK over '£1m sale of Yayoi Kusama pumpkin that buyer never received'

Nicole Conner (2020). German art dealer and socialite, 38, is arrested in Lisbon and faces being extradited to UK over '£1m sale of Yayoi Kusama pumpkin that buyer never received'. The Daily Mail. 24 August.

Trio admit stealing lead from Lincolnshire churches

Louth Leader (2020). Trio admit stealing lead from Lincolnshire churches. Louth Leader. 21 August.

Hunt is on for rightful owner of Nazi-looted French painting

AFP (2020). Hunt is on for rightful owner of Nazi-looted French painting. The Guardian. 20 August.

Nazi-looted French painting on display in search for rightful owner

Murielle Kasprzak (2020). Nazi-looted French painting on display in search for rightful owner. The Times of Israel. 20 August.

Paolo Giorgio Ferri obituary

The Times (2020). Paolo Giorgio Ferri obituary. The Times. 20 August.

Pasadena Appeals Court Rules Against Heir in Nazi-Looted Art Case

Pasadena Now (2020). Pasadena Appeals Court Rules Against Heir in Nazi-Looted Art Case. Pasadena Now. 19 August.

Romanian Billionaire Poisoned by Call Girl at Sex Club Featuring `Virgin' Ponies

Barbie Latza Nadeau (2020). Romanian Billionaire Poisoned by Call Girl at Sex Club Featuring `Virgin' Ponies. The Daily Beast. 19 August.

A Scholar and an Art Institute Are Currently Waging a Scorched-Earth Legal Battle Over Valuable Modigliani Research

Eileen Kinsella (2020). A Scholar and an Art Institute Are Currently Waging a Scorched-Earth Legal Battle Over Valuable Modigliani Research. ArtNet News. 18 August.

Database is at the heart of the Italian art squad

Ewout Kieckens (2020). Database is at the heart of the Italian art squad. Innovation Origins. 17 August.

Burundi to demand €36 billion from Germany, Belgium for colonial rule: report

DW (2020). Burundi to demand €36 billion from Germany, Belgium for colonial rule: report. DW. 16 August.

Top forger Max Brandrett is a victim of his own success

David Sanderson (2020). Top forger Max Brandrett is a victim of his own success. The Times. 15 August.

How recent anti-racism protests have pushed a longstanding debate about colonial looting in Europe

Catherine Hickley (2020). How recent anti-racism protests have pushed a longstanding debate about colonial looting in Europe. The Art Newspaper. 14 August.

Auction House Repatriates Sacred Indigenous Items, Possibly a Human Scalp

Josh Gabert-Doyon (2020). Auction House Repatriates Sacred Indigenous Items, Possibly a Human Scalp. Vice. 11 August.

Living cultures: decolonising cultural spaces

Nick Lunch, Tricia Jenkins (2020). Living cultures: decolonising cultural spaces. Ecologist. 11 August.

Appeal as 'last remaining fragments' of ancient Sherwood Forest targeted by vandals

Phoebe Ram (2020). Appeal as 'last remaining fragments' of ancient Sherwood Forest targeted by vandals. Nottingham Post. 10 August.

Artist Abel Azcona Calls on His Native Spain to Atone for Its Colonial Legacy

Lidia Hernandez-Tapia (2020). Artist Abel Azcona Calls on His Native Spain to Atone for Its Colonial Legacy. Artsy. 10 August.

Nuevo libro pide a España devolver el Tesoro Quimbaya a Colombia

New book asks Spain to return the Quimbaya Treasury to Colombia

Pablo Gamboa Hinestrosa (2020). Nuevo libro pide a España devolver el Tesoro Quimbaya a Colombia. El Espectador. 10 August.

150 Jewish Gravestones Uprooted by the Nazis Found in Polish Town

Ofer Aderet (2020). 150 Jewish Gravestones Uprooted by the Nazis Found in Polish Town. Haaretz. 9 August.

Mount Pleasant man's lawsuit to recover Dutch paintings hits snag

Adam Parker (2020). Mount Pleasant man's lawsuit to recover Dutch paintings hits snag. The Post and Courier. 8 August.

Activist curators are sharpening the debate on restitution

The Economist (2020). Activist curators are sharpening the debate on restitution. The Economist. 8 August.

Returning Lost and Stolen African Art and Antiquities

Jeffrey Young (2020). Returning Lost and Stolen African Art and Antiquities. Voice of America. 7 August.

Men stole historic ship log from floating museum in drunken prank

Jane Hunt (2020). Men stole historic ship log from floating museum in drunken prank. East Anglian Daily Times. 7 August.

Greece steps up efforts for return of Parthenon Sculptures ahead of 200th anniversary of War of Independence

Xinhua (2020). Greece steps up efforts for return of Parthenon Sculptures ahead of 200th anniversary of War of Independence. Global Times. 6 August.

The Rembrandt hunter: meet the Dutch dealer who is shaking up the art world

Lucy Davis (2020). The Rembrandt hunter: meet the Dutch dealer who is shaking up the art world. The Telegraph. 6 August.

Martha Nierenberg, Holocaust survivor who sought to reclaim looted family art collection, dies at 96

Emily Langer (2020). Martha Nierenberg, Holocaust survivor who sought to reclaim looted family art collection, dies at 96. The Washington Post. 6 August.

Fascist banners worth millions of pounds stolen from state archive in Italy

Nick Squires (2020). Fascist banners worth millions of pounds stolen from state archive in Italy. The Telegraph. 4 August.

Stolen religious icon returned from UK

eKathimerini (2020). Stolen religious icon returned from UK. eKathimerini. 4 August.

Igbo group calls for return of stolen artifacts

The Sun (2020). Igbo group calls for return of stolen artifacts. The Sun. 4 August.

Brexit `should prompt UK to rethink attitude to Indigenous artefacts'

Josh Halliday (2020). Brexit `should prompt UK to rethink attitude to Indigenous artefacts'. The Guardian. 3 August.

Metal detectorist guards £100k hoard of silver for two sleepless nights over 'nighthawk' fears

Yohannes Lowe (2020). Metal detectorist guards £100k hoard of silver for two sleepless nights over 'nighthawk' fears. The Telegraph. 3 August.

België geeft gestolen Maya-masker terug aan Guatemala

Belgium gives stolen Maya mask to Guatemala

De Standard (2020). België geeft gestolen Maya-masker terug aan Guatemala. De Standard. 3 August.

Tehran, Athens Discuss Ways to Cooperate in Cultural Heritage

Tehran Times (2020). Tehran, Athens Discuss Ways to Cooperate in Cultural Heritage. Tehran Times. 3 August.

Mbuya Nehanda's remains are still in a London Museum as she is insulted by Ryton Dzimiri

Masimba Mavaza (2020). Mbuya Nehanda's remains are still in a London Museum as she is insulted by Ryton Dzimiri. Bulawayo 24. 2 August.

Spanish police recover ancient treasure from alleged looter

Sam Jones (2020). Spanish police recover ancient treasure from alleged looter. The Guardian. 2 August.

Who's stealing Christopher Columbus letters from libraries around the world?

Jon Wertheim (2020). Who's stealing Christopher Columbus letters from libraries around the world?. 60 Minutes. 2 August.

How police reclaimed a stolen Bataclan Banksy in Italy

AFP (2020). How police reclaimed a stolen Bataclan Banksy in Italy. The Local. 1 August.

Private enterprise – the individuals who are taking restitution into their own hands

Samuel Reilly (2020). Private enterprise – the individuals who are taking restitution into their own hands. Apollo. 1 August.

Mystery as 'Banksy' mural on Birnbeck pier removed

Emma Elgee (2020). Mystery as 'Banksy' mural on Birnbeck pier removed. Somerset Live. 1 August.

Kew Gardens pledges to root out thieves stealing 'priceless' plants

Helena Horton (2020). Kew Gardens pledges to root out thieves stealing 'priceless' plants. The Telegraph. 31 July.

France Moves Closer To Restitution Of Artefacts To Benin And Senegal

Kwame Opoku (2020). France Moves Closer To Restitution Of Artefacts To Benin And Senegal. Modern Ghana. 30 July.

Stolen in 1998, rare Shiva statue on way from London to India

Prasun Sonwalkar (2020). Stolen in 1998, rare Shiva statue on way from London to India. Hindustan Times. 30 July.

A Mystery at Oxford

Ariel Sabar (2020). A Mystery at Oxford. The Atlantic. 1 June.

Are ghosts haunting the British Museum?

Killian Fox (2020). Are ghosts haunting the British Museum?. 1843 Magazine. 1 June.

Greece calls again for return of Parthenon marbles

AFP (2020). Greece calls again for return of Parthenon marbles. AFP. 25 May.

Culture minister reiterates call for return of Parthenon Marbles

eKathimerini (2020). Culture minister reiterates call for return of Parthenon Marbles. eKathimerini. 23 May.

Calls for garda unit to clamp down on wildlife crimes in Ireland

Aoife O'Brien (2020). Calls for garda unit to clamp down on wildlife crimes in Ireland. The Times. 23 May.

Australia takes lead in the demand for Parthenon Marbles return

Neos Kosmos (2020). Australia takes lead in the demand for Parthenon Marbles return. Neos Kosmos. 22 May.

$50M in Fabergé Antiquities Shipped to Panama After Oligarch Hit With Sanctions: Reports

The Moscow Times (2020). $50M in Fabergé Antiquities Shipped to Panama After Oligarch Hit With Sanctions: Reports. The Moscow Times. 21 May.

Police warn of illegal metal detecting at Castle Hill, Shaftesbury

Ellie Maslin (2020). Police warn of illegal metal detecting at Castle Hill, Shaftesbury. Dorset Echo. 20 May.

France should sell Mona Lisa 'for €50bn' to cover coronavirus losses, tech CEO suggests

Adam White (2020). France should sell Mona Lisa 'for €50bn' to cover coronavirus losses, tech CEO suggests. The Independent. 19 May.

How an artist developed an unlikely bond with the man who stole her paintings

CBC (2020). How an artist developed an unlikely bond with the man who stole her paintings. CBC. 18 May.

Potential 'trophy theft' as head cut off snake Gruffalo character in Inverness

Alasdair Fraser (2020). Potential 'trophy theft' as head cut off snake Gruffalo character in Inverness. The Inverness Courier. 18 May.

Movie review: 'The Painter and the Thief' is more than just an art heist

Dana Barbuto (2020). Movie review: 'The Painter and the Thief' is more than just an art heist. Montevideo American-News. 18 May.

New rules for Devon dino hunters

Daniel Clark (2020). New rules for Devon dino hunters. Radio EXE. 17 May.

How retired hedge fund manager Chris Levett started a museum

Christian Levett James Palmer (2020). How retired hedge fund manager Chris Levett started a museum. The Times. 16 May.

A Virtual Homecoming for Lost Treasures

Tobias Grey (2020). A Virtual Homecoming for Lost Treasures. The Wall Street Journal. 15 May.

Convicted art fraudster Ezra Chowaiki subject of yet more legal drama

Anna Brady (2020). Convicted art fraudster Ezra Chowaiki subject of yet more legal drama. The Art Newspaper. 15 May.

Vandals damage one of Wales' most famous Roman ruins

Marcus Hughes (2020). Vandals damage one of Wales' most famous Roman ruins. Wales Online. 15 May.

500-year-old handwritten Bibles seized near Turkey-Greece border

Daily Sabah (2020). 500-year-old handwritten Bibles seized near Turkey-Greece border. Daily Sabah. 12 May.

Vincent Van Gogh theft – the lessons learned

Bethan Moorcraft (2020). Vincent Van Gogh theft – the lessons learned. Insurance Business Magazine. 12 May.

British-run art restoration group behind efforts to bring copy of stolen Velazquez painting home from London museum

Joshua Parfitt (2020). British-run art restoration group behind efforts to bring copy of stolen Velazquez painting home from London museum. The Olive Press. 11 May.

CRIME FILES: Prolific church raider ends up behind bars

James Connell (2020). CRIME FILES: Prolific church raider ends up behind bars. Malvern Gazette. 10 May.

Moncayo, 'zona cero' del expolio arqueológico

Moncayo, "Ground Zero" of archaeological pillage

Vicente G. Olaya (2020). Moncayo, 'zona cero' del expolio arqueológico. El País. 10 May.

Authorities Recover 19,000 Artifacts in International Antiquities Trafficking Sting

Theresa Machemer (2020). Authorities Recover 19,000 Artifacts in International Antiquities Trafficking Sting. Smithsonian. 8 May.

Keep an eye on historic sites on daily walk, ask police

County Echo (2020). Keep an eye on historic sites on daily walk, ask police. County Echo. 8 May.

British Museum intercepts Mesopotamian fakes

AFP (2020). British Museum intercepts Mesopotamian fakes. Dawn. 7 May.

As looting slows, counterfeit antiquities are on the rise

Melissa Gronlund (2020). As looting slows, counterfeit antiquities are on the rise. The National. 6 May.

Historic Welsh sites to be protected by vandalism patrols

BBC News (2020). Historic Welsh sites to be protected by vandalism patrols. BBC News. 16 March.

Crime epidemic: Our historical rural churches are facing a raft of threats

James More (2020). Crime epidemic: Our historical rural churches are facing a raft of threats. Express. 16 March.

Thieves cause costly damage targeting lead from Somerset's rural churches

Steven Salter (2020). Thieves cause costly damage targeting lead from Somerset's rural churches. County Gazette. 15 March.

Ancient ruins vandalised at Chester church

Sallie Ehlen (2020). Ancient ruins vandalised at Chester church. Cheshire Live. 15 March.

Van Dyck painting stolen from University of Oxford gallery

BBC News (2020). Van Dyck painting stolen from University of Oxford gallery. BBC News. 15 March.

Historic, high-value paintings stolen from Oxford college gallery

Jedidajah Otte (2020). Historic, high-value paintings stolen from Oxford college gallery. The Guardian. 15 March.

Natural History Museum responds to demands to repatriate ancient human skull back to Africa

Craig Simpson (2020). Natural History Museum responds to demands to repatriate ancient human skull back to Africa. The Telegraph. 14 March.

Beothuk remains returned to Newfoundland after 191 years in Scotland

Mark Quinn (2020). Beothuk remains returned to Newfoundland after 191 years in Scotland. CBC. 12 March.

Looted by Nazis, almost blown up and now restored: on the trail of the art crime of the century

Mick Brown (2020). Looted by Nazis, almost blown up and now restored: on the trail of the art crime of the century. The Telegraph. 11 March.

Ulay obituary

Charles Darwent (2020). Ulay obituary. The Guardian. 11 March.

Banksy Denies Instructing Alleged Art Thief to Steal His Work

Helen Holmes (2020). Banksy Denies Instructing Alleged Art Thief to Steal His Work. Observer. 10 March.

An Exhibition of the Royal Family of Liechtenstein's Art Collection Has Become Radioactive After a Revival of Accusations About WWII

Taylor Defoe (2020). An Exhibition of the Royal Family of Liechtenstein's Art Collection Has Become Radioactive After a Revival of Accusations About WWII. ArtNet News. 10 March.

Stolen Collection of Persian Poetry Found With Help of `Indiana Jones of the Art World' Goes on Auction

Brigit Katz (2020). Stolen Collection of Persian Poetry Found With Help of `Indiana Jones of the Art World' Goes on Auction. Smithsonian. 10 March.

Security Guards Are Under Investigation as the $1 Billion Green Vault Heist in Dresden Increasingly Looks Like an Inside Job

Kate Brown (2020). Security Guards Are Under Investigation as the $1 Billion Green Vault Heist in Dresden Increasingly Looks Like an Inside Job. ArtNet News. 9 March.

India seeks return of 15th century Tamil statue in Oxford

Prasun Sonwalkar (2020). India seeks return of 15th century Tamil statue in Oxford. Hindustan Times. 23 February.

Egypt, Greece ministers tackle combating illegal trafficking in antiquities

Egypt Today (2020). Egypt, Greece ministers tackle combating illegal trafficking in antiquities. Egypt Today. 22 February.

Italy hands Nazi-looted Renaissance sculpture from the Uffizi to Germany

Catherine Hickley (2020). Italy hands Nazi-looted Renaissance sculpture from the Uffizi to Germany. The Art Newspaper. 21 February.

India asks Oxford museum to return 'stolen' bronze statue

David Batty (2020). India asks Oxford museum to return 'stolen' bronze statue. The Guardian. 21 February.

Beverly Cassirer, whose family demanded return of $30-million painting looted by Nazis, dies waiting

Steve Marble (2020). Beverly Cassirer, whose family demanded return of $30-million painting looted by Nazis, dies waiting. Los Angeles Times. 21 February.

Netherlands Returns Stolen 18th Century Ceremonial Crown to Ethiopia

Janene Pieters (2020). Netherlands Returns Stolen 18th Century Ceremonial Crown to Ethiopia. NLTimes. 20 February.

French geologist returns bronze antique coins he acquired from AlUla in 1966

Saudi Gazette (2020). French geologist returns bronze antique coins he acquired from AlUla in 1966. Saudi Gazette. 20 February.

Berlin gold coin heist: 3 sentenced to jail

Austin Davis (2020). Berlin gold coin heist: 3 sentenced to jail. DW. 20 February.

Painting stolen by Nazis from Ukraine during WW2 to be returned from U.S.

UNIAN (2020). Painting stolen by Nazis from Ukraine during WW2 to be returned from U.S.. UNIAN. 20 February.

Leaked draft of EU paper stirs Parthenon Marbles dispute

Catherine Hickley (2020). Leaked draft of EU paper stirs Parthenon Marbles dispute. The Art Newspaper. 19 February.

Collection of ancient coins returned to Cyprus by US authorities

Evie Andreou (2020). Collection of ancient coins returned to Cyprus by US authorities. Cyprus Mail. 19 February.

Suspect list in stolen Klimt saga grows

Gareth Harris (2020). Suspect list in stolen Klimt saga grows. The Art Newspaper. 19 February.

Parthenon marbles `not up for discussion' during EU trade talks – Government

Press Association (2020). Parthenon marbles `not up for discussion' during EU trade talks – Government. The National. 18 February.

Operation Budapest: Documentary on the 1983 Fine Arts Museum Heist

Fanni Kaszás (2020). Operation Budapest: Documentary on the 1983 Fine Arts Museum Heist. Hungary Today. 18 February.

Banksy's new Valentine's Day artwork boarded up following vandalism

ITV (2020). Banksy's new Valentine's Day artwork boarded up following vandalism. ITV. 17 February.

Former Commons photographer's home raided 'over stolen furniture'

Lisa O'Carroll (2020). Former Commons photographer's home raided 'over stolen furniture'. The Guardian. 14 February.

Thief smashes priceless Cambridge church windows by Victorian artist

Alex Spencer (2020). Thief smashes priceless Cambridge church windows by Victorian artist. Cambridge Independent. 14 February.

How Berlin's lost Victoria statue turned up at the Hermitage Museum

Anastassia Boutsko (2020). How Berlin's lost Victoria statue turned up at the Hermitage Museum. DW. 14 February.

Picture of stolen Thirumangai Alwar idol matches one in London Museum

TNN (2020). Picture of stolen Thirumangai Alwar idol matches one in London Museum. The Times of India. 13 February.

Gulbenkian case highlights authorities' failure to pursue art fraud

Art Critique (2020). Gulbenkian case highlights authorities' failure to pursue art fraud. Art Critique. 13 February.

Oxford University restores Maasai artefacts

The Economist (2020). Oxford University restores Maasai artefacts. The Economist. 13 February.

Turkey to bring back two cultural artifacts from UK

Yasemin Kalyoncuoglu (2020). Turkey to bring back two cultural artifacts from UK. AA. 13 February.

Ancient chariot and Sidamara sarcophagus en route back to Turkey

Daily Sabah (2020). Ancient chariot and Sidamara sarcophagus en route back to Turkey. Daily Sabah. 13 February.

'Shady and unscrupulous' metal detectorist hits Winchelsea

Harry Bullmore (2020). 'Shady and unscrupulous' metal detectorist hits Winchelsea. The Argus. 13 February.

Spain takes protection measures for Temple of Debod after Hawass visits Madrid

Mustafa Marie (2020). Spain takes protection measures for Temple of Debod after Hawass visits Madrid. Egypt Today. 11 February.

EU clamps down on free ports over crime and terrorism links

Daniel Boffey (2020). EU clamps down on free ports over crime and terrorism links. The Guardian. 11 February.

Burglars who stole from Nizam's Museum convicted in Hyderabad

Telangana Today (2020). Burglars who stole from Nizam's Museum convicted in Hyderabad. Telengana Today. 11 February.

Greek Students Sing for Return of Parthenon Marbles at British Museum

Tasos Kokkinidis (2020). Greek Students Sing for Return of Parthenon Marbles at British Museum. Greek Reporter. 11 February.

Gustav Klimt theft: police question gallery owner's widow

Angela Giuffrida (2020). Gustav Klimt theft: police question gallery owner's widow. The Guardian. 11 February.

Universities give back relics after pressure over `colonial wrongs'

Fin Kavanagh (2020). Universities give back relics after pressure over `colonial wrongs'. The Times. 10 February.

Cyber criminals in the frame after National Portrait Gallery is hit with 350,000 email attacks

Patrick Sullivan (2020). Cyber criminals in the frame after National Portrait Gallery is hit with 350,000 email attacks. The Commentator. 10 February.

`Highly unlikely' Preti masterpiece was stolen from Governor's Palace

Kristina Abela (2020). `Highly unlikely' Preti masterpiece was stolen from Governor's Palace. Times of Malta. 8 February.

Los vigilantes del patrimonio rural

The Guardians of Rural Heritage

Gabriel de la Iglesia (2020). Los vigilantes del patrimonio rural. Burgos Conecta. 8 February.

The Mystery of the Painting in Gallery 634

Graham Bowley (2020). The Mystery of the Painting in Gallery 634. The New York Times. 8 February.

London Police Have Issued an Arrest Warrant for Art Heiress Angela Gulbenkian After She Skipped Her Court Date

Sarah Cascone (2020). London Police Have Issued an Arrest Warrant for Art Heiress Angela Gulbenkian After She Skipped Her Court Date. ArtNet News. 7 February.

Bungled Fontainebleau theft shines a spotlight on organised crime in the art world

EU-OCS (2020). Bungled Fontainebleau theft shines a spotlight on organised crime in the art world. EU-OCS. 7 February.

Roban la corona del Niño Jesús de la Virgen del Rosario de Lorquí

Crown of the Baby Jesus from the Virgin of the Rosary of Lorquí stolen

J. Ruiz Palacios, R. Hernández (2020). Roban la corona del Niño Jesús de la Virgen del Rosario de Lorquí. La Verdad. 7 February.

Detectorists helped us find Roman Britain

Mark Bridge (2020). Detectorists helped us find Roman Britain. The Times. 6 February.

Brexit has strengthened the cause for return of the Parthenon Marbles

Neos Kosmos (2020). Brexit has strengthened the cause for return of the Parthenon Marbles. Neos Kosmos. 6 February.

Why France is dragging its feet to repatriate looted African artworks

Olivier Marbot (2020). Why France is dragging its feet to repatriate looted African artworks. The Africa Report. 6 February.

Sad Max and rueful Elvis after painting stolen from Geldart

Mike Scialom (2020). Sad Max and rueful Elvis after painting stolen from Geldart. Cambridge Independent. 6 February.

Robo en el retablo del Rosario de la iglesia de Santo Domingo

Altarpiece of the Rosary stolen from the church of Santo Domingo

Diario de Jerez (2020). Robo en el retablo del Rosario de la iglesia de Santo Domingo. Diario de Jerez. 6 February.

Germany needs to confront its not-so-hidden history of colonial slaughter in Namibia

Carien Du Plessis (2020). Germany needs to confront its not-so-hidden history of colonial slaughter in Namibia. Daily Maverick. 6 February.

Banksy Theft Solved? Two Arrested in Paris for Pompidou Center Heist

Helen Holmes (2020). Banksy Theft Solved? Two Arrested in Paris for Pompidou Center Heist. Observer. 6 February.

Italy's Uffizi Gallery hails US online tout ruling

AFP (2020). Italy's Uffizi Gallery hails US online tout ruling. France 24. 6 February.

An Artist Meets the Thief Who Stole Her Work in an Astonishing New Documentary

Stephen Garrett (2020). An Artist Meets the Thief Who Stole Her Work in an Astonishing New Documentary. Observer. 5 February.

Looted ancient temple sculpture—seized by UK police—will go home to Afghanistan

Gareth Harris (2020). Looted ancient temple sculpture—seized by UK police—will go home to Afghanistan. The Art Newspaper. 5 February.

Picasso art thief has sentence doubled

ERN News (2020). Picasso art thief has sentence doubled. ERN News. 4 February.

Desired, stolen, cursed: the history of the Koh-i-Noor diamond

William Dalrymple (2020). Desired, stolen, cursed: the history of the Koh-i-Noor diamond. History Extra. 4 February.

A Nazi-looted art database prevailed in German court after a collector demanded it take down a painting.

Christy Kuesel (2020). A Nazi-looted art database prevailed in German court after a collector demanded it take down a painting.. Artsy. 4 February.

Turkish ministry seeks return of Panagia Soumela artefacts

Neos Kosmos (2020). Turkish ministry seeks return of Panagia Soumela artefacts. Neos Kosmos. 4 February.

Painting looted by Nazis found in Royal Library of Belgium

Gabriela Galindo (2020). Painting looted by Nazis found in Royal Library of Belgium. The Brussels Times. 4 February.

'Lost' artworks go on show in split Cyprus 45 years on

Press Association (2020). 'Lost' artworks go on show in split Cyprus 45 years on. Warrington Guardian. 4 February.

Roban la Virgen de la Inmaculada de un altar en una calle de Osuna

Diario de Sevilla (2020). Roban la Virgen de la Inmaculada de un altar en una calle de Osuna. Diario de Sevilla. 4 February.

A Gaming Billionaire's Questionable Trove of Ancient Artifacts Is Raided by Bulgarian Authorities

Amah-Rose Abrams (2020). A Gaming Billionaire's Questionable Trove of Ancient Artifacts Is Raided by Bulgarian Authorities. ArtNet News. 3 February.

Unlimited Inventiveness: Horniman Museum To Discuss Benin Artefacts With Nigerian And British Artists In London

Kwame Opoku (2020). Unlimited Inventiveness: Horniman Museum To Discuss Benin Artefacts With Nigerian And British Artists In London. Modern Ghana. 3 February.

Rare footy shirt swiped from National Football Museum in Manchester

Emily Broncz (2020). Rare footy shirt swiped from National Football Museum in Manchester. Manchester Evening News. 3 February.

Devon museum in repatriation dispute over indigenous relics

Ben Quinn (2020). Devon museum in repatriation dispute over indigenous relics. The Guardian. 2 February.

Germany returns antiquities to Mexico

Sean Sinico (2020). Germany returns antiquities to Mexico. DW. 17 January.

Klimt Painting Found in Museum's Wall Is Authentic, Experts Say

Alex Marshall (2020). Klimt Painting Found in Museum's Wall Is Authentic, Experts Say. The New York Times. 17 January.

Benin Museum Celebrates Return of Precious Artifacts from France

Lisa Bryant (2020). Benin Museum Celebrates Return of Precious Artifacts from France. Voice of America. 17 January.

Dutch art sleuth finds rare stolen copy of 'Prince of Persian poets'

AFP (2020). Dutch art sleuth finds rare stolen copy of 'Prince of Persian poets'. France 24. 17 January.

Filming Has Begun on Art Heist Biopic `The Duke' Starring Helen Mirren and Jim Broadbent

Brigid Brown (2020). Filming Has Begun on Art Heist Biopic `The Duke' Starring Helen Mirren and Jim Broadbent. BBC America. 16 January.

Spain billionaire guilty of trying to smuggle a Picasso

BBC News (2020). Spain billionaire guilty of trying to smuggle a Picasso. BBC News. 16 January.

Filmmakers reveal truth about hunt for stamps stolen from murdered Jews and hidden by German officer

Stuart Dowell (2020). Filmmakers reveal truth about hunt for stamps stolen from murdered Jews and hidden by German officer. The First News. 16 January.

A Letter to President Macron: Reparations Before Restitution

Manthia Diawara (2020). A Letter to President Macron: Reparations Before Restitution. Hyperallergic. 16 January.

Jailed £70m cocaine gang stole £1m painting from Maidenhead art gallery

Ian Hughes (2020). Jailed £70m cocaine gang stole £1m painting from Maidenhead art gallery. Get Reading. 16 January.

Jurassic Coast fossil hunters warned of rock fall risk

BBC News (2020). Jurassic Coast fossil hunters warned of rock fall risk. BBC News. 16 January.

Antique porcelain thieves arrested in Mula in Operation Fragile!

Murcia Today (2020). Antique porcelain thieves arrested in Mula in Operation Fragile!. Murcia Today. 15 January.

Three Munich Museums Restitute 9 Nazi-Looted Artworks to the Heirs of Jewish Collectors

Kate Brown (2019). Three Munich Museums Restitute 9 Nazi-Looted Artworks to the Heirs of Jewish Collectors. ArtNet News. 5 August.

Admiral's portrait sails home from US, 50 years after theft

Rachel Burford (2019). Admiral's portrait sails home from US, 50 years after theft. Evening Standard. 5 August.

Cops probe three thefts of historic artefacts from Perthshire

Rachel Clark (2019). Cops probe three thefts of historic artefacts from Perthshire. Daily Record. 4 August.

Christie's Worked With the FBI to Return Art Looted by Nazis

Helen Holmes (2019). Christie's Worked With the FBI to Return Art Looted by Nazis. Observer. 2 August.

FBI New York Art Crime Team Returns Vases Stolen During Nazi Rule in Germany

FBI (2019). FBI New York Art Crime Team Returns Vases Stolen During Nazi Rule in Germany. FBI. 1 August.

Dutch museum opts to keep paintings acquired during the Holocaust

Cnaan Liphshiz (2019). Dutch museum opts to keep paintings acquired during the Holocaust. Intermountain Jewish News. 1 August.

Rampant Antiquities Theft Threatens Cultural Heritage Around The World

David S. Anderson (2019). Rampant Antiquities Theft Threatens Cultural Heritage Around The World. Forbes. 31 July.

British art dealer jailed in US over £25 million fraud

Harriet Alexander (2019). British art dealer jailed in US over £25 million fraud. The Telegraph. 31 July.

Iraq Exhibits Smuggled Artifacts Returned From UK, Sweden

AINA (2019). Iraq Exhibits Smuggled Artifacts Returned From UK, Sweden. AINA. 30 July.

Over 18000 Items Seized and 59 Arrests Made in Operation Targeting Cultural Goods

Europol (2019). Over 18000 Items Seized and 59 Arrests Made in Operation Targeting Cultural Goods. Europol. 29 July.

Second attack on Karl Marx tomb in London's Highgate cemetery

Mark Townsend (2019). Second attack on Karl Marx tomb in London's Highgate cemetery. The Guardian. 17 February.

Campaigners protest against BP sponsorship of British Museum

Matha Busby (2019). Campaigners protest against BP sponsorship of British Museum. The Guardian. 16 February.

Boer War Highland solider found vandalised in Kelvingrove Park

The National (2019). Boer War Highland solider found vandalised in Kelvingrove Park. The National. 15 February.

Germany Is Returning Artifacts Stolen From a Namibian Freedom Fighter During Its Colonial Rule

Henri Neuendorf (2019). Germany Is Returning Artifacts Stolen From a Namibian Freedom Fighter During Its Colonial Rule. ArtNet News. 15 February.

Germany still has a problematic approach towards Nazi-era art restitution

Sara Angel (2019). Germany still has a problematic approach towards Nazi-era art restitution. The Globe and Mail. 15 February.

Bataclan Banksy Stolen: Who Are The Victims Of Art Theft?

Elena Burges (2019). Bataclan Banksy Stolen: Who Are The Victims Of Art Theft?. The Oxford Student. 15 February.

Serial Art Thief, Who Stole Nearly 250 Artworks, Arrested Yet Again

Sara Rose Sharp (2019). Serial Art Thief, Who Stole Nearly 250 Artworks, Arrested Yet Again. Hyperallergic. 14 February.

'Stolen' Banksy art mysteriously returns with `I'm back' daubed on it

Elisa Menendez (2019). 'Stolen' Banksy art mysteriously returns with `I'm back' daubed on it. Metro. 14 February.

Scotland Insists on Legal Right to Keep Pyramid Stone, Egypt Awaits Documents

Asharq Al-Awsat (2019). Scotland Insists on Legal Right to Keep Pyramid Stone, Egypt Awaits Documents. Asharq Al-Awsat. 13 February.

Ancient looted artworks returned to Italy by Christie's auction house

Lianne Kolirin (2019). Ancient looted artworks returned to Italy by Christie's auction house. CNN. 13 February.

Holocaust survivor from Hungary tracks down stolen artwork

Oralandar Brand-Williams (2019). Holocaust survivor from Hungary tracks down stolen artwork. The Alpena News. 11 February.

Stolen statues missing since 2011 found

Ralph Riegel (2019). Stolen statues missing since 2011 found. Irish Independent. 11 February.

Swedes arrest man tied to return of stolen royal jewels

Associated Press (2019). Swedes arrest man tied to return of stolen royal jewels. Star Tribune. 8 February.

A cautionary tale for would-be UK treasure hunters

John Andrew (2019). A cautionary tale for would-be UK treasure hunters. Coin World. 8 February.

Bill to remove time limit for returning Nazi-looted art faces challenge

Jewish News (2019). Bill to remove time limit for returning Nazi-looted art faces challenge. Jewish News. 8 February.

Who Owns Culture?

Thomas K. Grose (2019). Who Owns Culture?. US News and World Report. 7 February.

Robbery in Chelsea Gallery

KCW Torday (2019). Robbery in Chelsea Gallery. KCW Torday. 7 February.

German auction house pulls 26 'Hitler paintings' on forgery fears

AFP (2019). German auction house pulls 26 'Hitler paintings' on forgery fears. France 24. 7 February.

Swedish police hopeful stolen royal treasure has been found

The Nation (2019). Swedish police hopeful stolen royal treasure has been found. The Nation. 6 February.

Police Accuse Italy's Former Culture Minister of Authenticating Fake Works by Late Avant Garde Artist Gino De Dominicis

Henri Neuendorf (2019). Police Accuse Italy's Former Culture Minister of Authenticating Fake Works by Late Avant Garde Artist Gino De Dominicis. ArtNet News. 6 February.

Museum of Scotland says Egyptian pyramid stone is not stolen

Severin Carrell (2019). Museum of Scotland says Egyptian pyramid stone is not stolen. The Guardian. 6 February.

Germany allocates €1.9m for museums to research colonial-era acquisitions

Catherine Hickley (2019). Germany allocates €1.9m for museums to research colonial-era acquisitions. The Art Newspaper. 5 February.

Enigmatic Gino De Dominicis subject of complex fakes investigation in Italy

Christina Ruiz (2019). Enigmatic Gino De Dominicis subject of complex fakes investigation in Italy. The Art Newspaper. 5 February.

Jewish collector's heirs claim US painting was stolen by Nazis

Associated Press (2019). Jewish collector's heirs claim US painting was stolen by Nazis. Ynet. 5 February.

Ex-museum director acquitted of non-return of ancient icons to Russia

RAPSI (2019). Ex-museum director acquitted of non-return of ancient icons to Russia. RAPSI. 4 February.

An Old Masters scholar claims a 15th-century painting at the U.K.'s National Gallery is a forgery.

Benjamin Sutton (2019). An Old Masters scholar claims a 15th-century painting at the U.K.'s National Gallery is a forgery.. Artsy. 4 February.

Magna Carta back on display at Salisbury Cathedral after hammer attack

Katy Griffin (2019). Magna Carta back on display at Salisbury Cathedral after hammer attack. Salisbury Journal. 4 February.

Nigeria calls for return of Lander Stool from the British Museum

Gareth Harris (2019). Nigeria calls for return of Lander Stool from the British Museum. The Art Newspaper. 4 February.

Lagos Writes British Museum, Demands Return of Stolen Sculpture

This Daily (2019). Lagos Writes British Museum, Demands Return of Stolen Sculpture. This Daily. 4 February.

Art market `turns blind eye' to Hitler fakes

David Crossland (2019). Art market `turns blind eye' to Hitler fakes. The Times. 3 February.

Stolen fresco fragments welcomed home

Evie Andreou (2019). Stolen fresco fragments welcomed home. Cyprus Mail. 25 January.

The Fight to Repatriate African Skulls in European Museum Collections

Tarisai Ngangura (2019). The Fight to Repatriate African Skulls in European Museum Collections. Vice. 25 January.

British museums to relabel colonial treasures

Amit Roy (2019). British museums to relabel colonial treasures. The Telegraph. 23 January.

Colonial art restitution: 'The desire is not to wipe museums clean'

Sönje Storm (2019). Colonial art restitution: 'The desire is not to wipe museums clean'. DW. 23 January.

British aristocrat confronted by 'Indiana Jones of art world' over priceless stolen artefacts

Helena Horton (2019). British aristocrat confronted by 'Indiana Jones of art world' over priceless stolen artefacts. The Telegraph. 22 January.

Laconia police stop 600,000-euro illegal antiquities deal

eKathimerini (2019). Laconia police stop 600,000-euro illegal antiquities deal. eKathimerini. 22 January.

Were Your Family's Books Stolen by the Nazis? New Online Initiative Might Help You Find Them

Ofer Aderet (2019). Were Your Family's Books Stolen by the Nazis? New Online Initiative Might Help You Find Them. Haaretz. 22 January.

Remains of 2 Beothuk people to be transferred from Scotland to Canada

CBC (2019). Remains of 2 Beothuk people to be transferred from Scotland to Canada. CBC. 21 January.

Looters Beware: The British Museum Is Leading an International Task Force Fighting the Illicit Trade in Egyptian Antiquities

Javier Pes (2019). Looters Beware: The British Museum Is Leading an International Task Force Fighting the Illicit Trade in Egyptian Antiquities. ArtNet News. 21 January.

The Books Stolen by the Nazis That Made It Back to the Jewish Victims' Heirs

Ofer Aderet (2019). The Books Stolen by the Nazis That Made It Back to the Jewish Victims' Heirs. Haaretz. 20 January.

Will they be returned? National Museum of Scotland to reach decision on return of Beothuk remains to Newfoundland

Phil Miller (2019). Will they be returned? National Museum of Scotland to reach decision on return of Beothuk remains to Newfoundland. The Herald. 20 January.

Tebra recupera el cáliz de su iglesia 35 años después del robo

Tebra recovers a chalice stolen from their church 35 years ago

M. Oliva Tomiño (2019). Tebra recupera el cáliz de su iglesia 35 años después del robo. Atlántico. 19 January.

Los guardianes del patrimonio religioso de iglesias y capillas

The guardians of the religious heritage of churches and chapels

S.G. Rial (2019). Los guardianes del patrimonio religioso de iglesias y capillas. Le Voz de Galicia. 19 January.

The UK's past means disputes over its museum contents are inevitable

Liam Kirkaldy (2019). The UK's past means disputes over its museum contents are inevitable. Holyrood. 18 January.

Sweden charges man in royal jewels heist

Associated Press (2019). Sweden charges man in royal jewels heist. TribLive. 17 January.

Africa: Dear the West, Why Do You Find It So Hard to Say Sorry?

Yarri Kamara (2019). Africa: Dear the West, Why Do You Find It So Hard to Say Sorry?. All Africa. 17 January.

Art detective urges British council to hand back Renoir masterpiece to family of Jewish original owners who were 'forced to sell it in Nazi Germany'

Alexander Robertson (2019). Art detective urges British council to hand back Renoir masterpiece to family of Jewish original owners who were 'forced to sell it in Nazi Germany'. The Daily Mail. 16 January.

Bracknell Town Councils' Swinging girl sculpture stolen by thieves in Elms Park on 70th anniversary

Isabella Perrin (2019). Bracknell Town Councils' Swinging girl sculpture stolen by thieves in Elms Park on 70th anniversary. Bracknell News. 16 January.

A Painting Stolen From a Belgian Church Last Week Might Have Been by Michelangelo

Sarah Cascone (2019). A Painting Stolen From a Belgian Church Last Week Might Have Been by Michelangelo. ArtNet News. 15 January.

German Owners of Painting Sought by Italy Say It's Not Nazi-looted Art

DPA (2019). German Owners of Painting Sought by Italy Say It's Not Nazi-looted Art. Haaretz. 15 January.

Librarians And Researchers Are Finally Making Strides Returning Nazi-Looted Books

P.J. Grisar (2019). Librarians And Researchers Are Finally Making Strides Returning Nazi-Looted Books. Forward. 15 January.

The Famed Jewish Art Dealer Who Fought to Retrieve 400 Stolen Works from the Nazis

Benjamin Sutton (2019). The Famed Jewish Art Dealer Who Fought to Retrieve 400 Stolen Works from the Nazis. Artsy. 14 January.

The Hunt for the Nazi Loot Still Sitting on Library Shelves

Milton Esterow (2019). The Hunt for the Nazi Loot Still Sitting on Library Shelves. The New York Times. 14 January.

Chinese villagers mourn lost deity as Dutch reject claim to mummified monk

Isaac Beech (2018). Chinese villagers mourn lost deity as Dutch reject claim to mummified monk. The Sunday Times. 30 December.

Nazi's family sought return of artwork

Seán McCárthaigh (2018). Nazi's family sought return of artwork. The Sunday Times. 28 December.

Larissa man arrested over ancient coin collection

eKathimerini (2018). Larissa man arrested over ancient coin collection. eKathimerini. 28 December.

Fascinating 17th century 'social document' plundered during WWII recovered after being put up for auction

Stuart Dowell (2018). Fascinating 17th century 'social document' plundered during WWII recovered after being put up for auction. The First News. 28 December.

The repatriation debate intensifies as calls for post-colonial restitution grow—but is it legal?

Vincent Noce (2018). The repatriation debate intensifies as calls for post-colonial restitution grow—but is it legal?. The Art Newspaper. 27 December.

German museums 'willing to return' looted colonial objects

Wiebke Ahrndt (2018). German museums 'willing to return' looted colonial objects. DW. 26 December.

More than 100 Bronze Age artifacts to return to Cyprus

Katy Turner (2018). More than 100 Bronze Age artifacts to return to Cyprus. Cyprus Mail. 23 December.

Repatriation of 6th century mosaics 'important for cultural heritage'

CNA News Service (2018). Repatriation of 6th century mosaics 'important for cultural heritage'. Cyprus Mail. 22 December.

Parthenon Marbles Returning to Greece? UN Supports Greek Resolution

Nick Kampouris (2018). Parthenon Marbles Returning to Greece? UN Supports Greek Resolution. Greek Reporter. 22 December.

Will the British Museum Ever Return These Stolen Artifacts?

Becky Little (2018). Will the British Museum Ever Return These Stolen Artifacts?. History. 21 December.

Painting Stolen From Nazi-Occupied Eastern Europe Recovered in DC Area

Scott MacFarlane (2018). Painting Stolen From Nazi-Occupied Eastern Europe Recovered in DC Area. NBC. 21 December.

University offers £10,000 reward in bid to recover stolen silverware

Bex Bastable (2018). University offers £10,000 reward in bid to recover stolen silverware. Brighton & hove Independent. 21 December.

'Unique' paintings stolen from Limerick church found `tattered' and `crumbling'

Jess Casey (2018). 'Unique' paintings stolen from Limerick church found `tattered' and `crumbling'. Limerick Leader. 21 December.

Ivan the Terrible painting sent for auction had been looted from Nazi-occupied Ukraine

Peter Hermann (2018). Ivan the Terrible painting sent for auction had been looted from Nazi-occupied Ukraine. The Washington Post. 21 December.

Egyptian Ex-Minister Calls for Return of Nefertiti's Bust From Germany

Egypt Independent (2018). Egyptian Ex-Minister Calls for Return of Nefertiti's Bust From Germany. Albawaba. 21 December.

National Museum 'did not apply proper procedures', court hears

Mary Carolan (2018). National Museum 'did not apply proper procedures', court hears. The Irish Times. 20 December.

Spanish Police Recover Hundreds of Plundered Artifacts

Hetq (2018). Spanish Police Recover Hundreds of Plundered Artifacts. Hetq. 20 December.

I.Coast calls on France to return 148 artworks

AFP (2018). I.Coast calls on France to return 148 artworks. RTL. 20 December.

Sofia: Bronze Statue of Apollo Medicus at Former City Baths was Stolen

Novinite (2018). Sofia: Bronze Statue of Apollo Medicus at Former City Baths was Stolen. Novinite. 20 December.

Will a Caravaggio Nativity painting, stolen 50 years ago, finally be returned?

John Burger (2018). Will a Caravaggio Nativity painting, stolen 50 years ago, finally be returned?. Aleteia. 20 December.

Restitution Of Cultural Property To Germany Out Of Question - Russian Culture Ministry

Mohammad Ali (2018). Restitution Of Cultural Property To Germany Out Of Question - Russian Culture Ministry. Urdu Point. 20 December.

Police renew appeal over theft of historic 7ft sword from a remote Scottish island

Press and Journal (2018). Police renew appeal over theft of historic 7ft sword from a remote Scottish island. Press and Journal. 20 December.

Bungling burglary trio admit stealing from Museum of Computing

Tom Seaward (2018). Bungling burglary trio admit stealing from Museum of Computing. Swindon Advertiser. 20 December.

Bronze dragon head believed to have been looted from Old Summer Palace during Second Opium War purchased by anonymous Chinese buyer at Paris auction: reports

Global Times (2018). Bronze dragon head believed to have been looted from Old Summer Palace during Second Opium War purchased by anonymous Chinese buyer at Paris auction: reports. Global Times. 19 December.

The arts crimes expert who is making Scotland her home

Jamie Brotherson (2018). The arts crimes expert who is making Scotland her home. The National. 18 December.

Easter Island Statues: International Law is Shifting Against British Museum

Saskia Vermeylen (2018). Easter Island Statues: International Law is Shifting Against British Museum. Intercontinental Cry. 18 December.

Nazis forced SC man's Jewish grandfather to sell art. Dutch won't give it back, suit says

Charles Duncan (2018). Nazis forced SC man's Jewish grandfather to sell art. Dutch won't give it back, suit says. Raleigh News & Observer. 18 December.

Thief steals £100,000 worth of silverware from university chapel

Harry Bullmore (2018). Thief steals £100,000 worth of silverware from university chapel. The Argus. 17 December.

Life-size bronze statue stolen from beside Yeats cemetery

Eileen Magnier (2018). Life-size bronze statue stolen from beside Yeats cemetery. RTE. 17 December.

Italy is Unreasonable to Claim to the Getty's "Victorious Youth" Statue

Gregory Pappas (2018). Italy is Unreasonable to Claim to the Getty's "Victorious Youth" Statue. The Pappas Post. 17 December.

The Art Of Reparatory Justice

Amina Blackwood-Meeks (2018). The Art Of Reparatory Justice. The Gleaner. 16 December.

More powers to keep art treasures in Britain

David Sanderson (2018). More powers to keep art treasures in Britain. The Times. 15 December.

Chinese villagers disappointed about Dutch rejection of mummy Buddha repatriation case

Xinhua (2018). Chinese villagers disappointed about Dutch rejection of mummy Buddha repatriation case. Xinhua. 14 December.

Stolen goods: Britain's museums must hand back colonial plunder

Ruqaya Izzidien (2018). Stolen goods: Britain's museums must hand back colonial plunder. Middle East Eye. 14 December.

British Museum to return Benin bronzes to Nigeria

Kieron Monks (2018). British Museum to return Benin bronzes to Nigeria. CNN. 14 December.

Church Leaders Sue Princeton Over `Stolen' Manuscripts

Colin Moynihan (2018). Church Leaders Sue Princeton Over `Stolen' Manuscripts. The New York Times. 14 December.

Perth art dealer wins £12,500 compensation in legal spat over stolen artwork

The Courier (2018). Perth art dealer wins £12,500 compensation in legal spat over stolen artwork. The Courier. 14 December.

Garda search found stolen Bantry House painting hanging in Dublin home

Brion Hoban (2018). Garda search found stolen Bantry House painting hanging in Dublin home. The Southern Star. 14 December.

Police Nab a Suspect in the Brazen Theft of a Renoir From a Vienna Auction House—But Others Remain at Large

Henri Neuendorf (2018). Police Nab a Suspect in the Brazen Theft of a Renoir From a Vienna Auction House—But Others Remain at Large. ArtNet News. 13 December.

After a century, a looted relic comes home

Laurie Chen (2018). After a century, a looted relic comes home. Inkstone. 13 December.

Metal-detecting trend boosts `treasure' discoveries as numbers hit a record for second year running

Laura Chesters (2018). Metal-detecting trend boosts `treasure' discoveries as numbers hit a record for second year running. Antiques Trade Gazette. 13 December.

Kenya is starting to track its valuable stolen artifacts worldwide—with German help

Adbi Latif Dahir (2018). Kenya is starting to track its valuable stolen artifacts worldwide—with German help. Quartz. 12 December.

Five Terry Bradley paintings stolen in Belfast art heist

Belfast Telegraph (2018). Five Terry Bradley paintings stolen in Belfast art heist. Belfast Telegraph. 11 December.

Artemidorus papyrus is a fake - probe

ANSA (2018). Artemidorus papyrus is a fake - probe. ANSA. 10 December.

Federal Lawsuit Seeks To Recover Art Lost During Nazi Occupation Of Netherlands

Walter Pavlo (2018). Federal Lawsuit Seeks To Recover Art Lost During Nazi Occupation Of Netherlands. Forbes. 10 December.

Why the U.S. Should Not Assist Italy in Forfeiting a Rare Bronze

Stephen K. Urice (2018). Why the U.S. Should Not Assist Italy in Forfeiting a Rare Bronze. The New York Times. 10 December.

Easter Island mayor concedes Moai statue might be better left in British Museum

Marion Giraldo (2018). Easter Island mayor concedes Moai statue might be better left in British Museum. Reuters. 10 December.

Dutch Art Panel's Decision on Kandinsky Painting Creates International Uproar

Blouin Artinfo (2018). Dutch Art Panel's Decision on Kandinsky Painting Creates International Uproar. Blouin Artinfo. 9 December.

New York museum says no info that its Malevich painting was stolen from Russia

TASS (2018). New York museum says no info that its Malevich painting was stolen from Russia. TASS. 9 November.

WW1 soldier's missing medals back at York Army Museum

BBC News (2018). WW1 soldier's missing medals back at York Army Museum. BBC News. 9 November.

What the Nazis stole from synagogues during the November 1938 pogrom

Monika Griebeler (2018). What the Nazis stole from synagogues during the November 1938 pogrom. DW. 9 November.

Jeff Koons found guilty of plagiarism over multi-million-pound sculpture

Henry Samuel (2018). Jeff Koons found guilty of plagiarism over multi-million-pound sculpture. The Telegraph. 8 November.

Rostov Kremlin museum seeks to solve art forgery in dialogue with US, Greek museums

TASS (2018). Rostov Kremlin museum seeks to solve art forgery in dialogue with US, Greek museums. TASS. 8 November.

French court fines Jeff Koons guilty of plagarism

AFP (2018). French court fines Jeff Koons guilty of plagarism. France 24. 8 November.

Croatia Arrests 4 Suspected Thieves in Venice Jewel Heist

Associated Press (2018). Croatia Arrests 4 Suspected Thieves in Venice Jewel Heist. The New York Times. 8 November.

Man denies breaking into Suffolk museum and stealing artefacts

Tom Potter (2018). Man denies breaking into Suffolk museum and stealing artefacts. East Anglian Daily Times. 7 November.

Akinola Davies Jr. Is Reclaiming African Treasures Stolen by White Colonizers

Antwaun Sargent (2018). Akinola Davies Jr. Is Reclaiming African Treasures Stolen by White Colonizers. Vice. 7 November.

Give us our prehistoric bones back! Chile demands return of giant sloth fossils from UK

Stuart Winter (2018). Give us our prehistoric bones back! Chile demands return of giant sloth fossils from UK. Express. 6 November.

Un musée russe accuse le Centre Pompidou d'exposer un Malevitch volé

Emmanuel Grynszpan (2018). Un musée russe accuse le Centre Pompidou d'exposer un Malevitch volé. Le Journal des Arts. 6 November.

Looted vessels returned at event marking 15 years of US-Italy art crime fighting co-operation

Menachem Wecker (2018). Looted vessels returned at event marking 15 years of US-Italy art crime fighting co-operation. The Art Newspaper. 6 November.

Major Art Fair Bans Dealers and Auction Experts from Vetting Committees

Zachary Small (2018). Major Art Fair Bans Dealers and Auction Experts from Vetting Committees. Hyperallergic. 5 November.

Italy to crack down on art crime after stolen artefacts recovered in USA

Clare Speak (2018). Italy to crack down on art crime after stolen artefacts recovered in USA. The Local. 5 November.

Ministry of Defence accused of 'failing to save First World War submarines from looters'

Nick Constable (2018). Ministry of Defence accused of 'failing to save First World War submarines from looters'. The Daily Mail. 3 November.

Man arrested in central Athens over ancient artifact

eKathimerini (2018). Man arrested in central Athens over ancient artifact. eKathimerini. 3 November.

¿Cómo parar los expolios en las iglesias y ermitas sorianas?

How to stop the looting of the churches and hermitages of Soria

Soria Noticias (2018). ¿Cómo parar los expolios en las iglesias y ermitas sorianas?. Soria Noticias. 2 November.

Dutch Nazi art probe rejects Kandinsky claim

AFP (2018). Dutch Nazi art probe rejects Kandinsky claim. France 24. 2 November.

A group of Chinese villagers traveled to Amsterdam to ask for the return of a mummified monk

Natasha Frost (2018). A group of Chinese villagers traveled to Amsterdam to ask for the return of a mummified monk. Quartz. 1 November.

A Family Recovered Most of What the Nazis Stole. But Not This.

Catherine Hickley (2018). A Family Recovered Most of What the Nazis Stole. But Not This.. The New York Times. 31 October.

Fife antiques dealer accused of selling Jack Vettriano painting `worth £1000' for £17,000

Jamie Beatson (2018). Fife antiques dealer accused of selling Jack Vettriano painting `worth £1000' for £17,000. The Courier. 31 October.

Finnish couple jailed over 13m euro art forgery scam

AFP (2018). Finnish couple jailed over 13m euro art forgery scam. Dunya News. 31 October.

Franco's tomb defaced in Spain with red dove painting

AFP (2018). Franco's tomb defaced in Spain with red dove painting. France 24. 31 October.

Pierre Bergé's Foundation Withdraws a Mysterious Painting the Fashion Mogul Once Attributed to Manet From Its Sale at Sotheby's

Sarah Cascone (2018). Pierre Bergé's Foundation Withdraws a Mysterious Painting the Fashion Mogul Once Attributed to Manet From Its Sale at Sotheby's. ArtNet News. 31 October.

Antique traders accused of selling smuggled rhino horn

Harriet Salem (2018). Antique traders accused of selling smuggled rhino horn. The Times. 8 October.

13 charged with illicit trafficking of cultural heritage artifacts in Macedonia

Xinhua (2018). 13 charged with illicit trafficking of cultural heritage artifacts in Macedonia. Xinhua. 7 October.

Banksy auction prank leaves art world in shreds

Chris Johnston (2018). Banksy auction prank leaves art world in shreds. The Guardian. 6 October.

Man remanded for selling fake antiquities

Cyprus Mail (2018). Man remanded for selling fake antiquities. Cyprus Mail. 6 October.

The Nazi Downstairs: A Jewish Woman's Tale of Hiding in Her Home

Colin Moynihan (2018). The Nazi Downstairs: A Jewish Woman's Tale of Hiding in Her Home. The New York Times. 5 October.

Thieves take entire roof from Grade I listed church

Press Association (2018). Thieves take entire roof from Grade I listed church. Dumbarton and Vale of Leven Reporter. 5 October.

Roban en la iglesia de Valdegrulla en un nuevo ataque al patrimonio de la Diócesis de Osma-Soria

Theft in the church of Veldegrulla in a new attack against the heritage of the Diocese of Osma-Soria

Europa Press (2018). Roban en la iglesia de Valdegrulla en un nuevo ataque al patrimonio de la Diócesis de Osma-Soria. 20 Minutos. 5 October.

Paintings Looted by Nazis to eh Presented in Israel for the First Time

Juliane Helmhold (2018). Paintings Looted by Nazis to eh Presented in Israel for the First Time. The Jerusalem Post. 4 October.

Ancient Bible Stolen, Turns up Years Later at Museum of the Bible

Ben Kennedy (2018). Ancient Bible Stolen, Turns up Years Later at Museum of the Bible. CBN. 4 October.

The tricky process of returning Nazi-looted art

AFP (2018). The tricky process of returning Nazi-looted art. France 24. 2 October.

American couple lose appeal to keep Pissarro painting looted by Nazis

AFP (2018). American couple lose appeal to keep Pissarro painting looted by Nazis. The Telegraph. 2 October.

Nuevo expolio en Soria: Roban dos capiteles románicos de la ermita de Boós

New pillage in Soria: Two Romanesque capitals stolen from Boós hermitage

ABC Spain (2018). Nuevo expolio en Soria: Roban dos capiteles románicos de la ermita de Boós. ABC Spain. 1 October.

Rwanda confirms Belgium willing to return archives

James Karuhanga (2018). Rwanda confirms Belgium willing to return archives. The New Times. 30 September.

El patrimonio histórico de varios siglos en España, bajo la amenaza de los cazatesoros

Centuries of historical heritage in Spain under threat from treasurehunters

Silvia Pisani (2018). El patrimonio histórico de varios siglos en España, bajo la amenaza de los cazatesoros. La Nación. 22 September.

How One of Hitler's Favorite Works of Art Got Stolen—Twice

Allison McNearney (2018). How One of Hitler's Favorite Works of Art Got Stolen—Twice. The Daily Beast. 21 September.

Peru: Ministry Displays Recovered Stolen Cultural Pieces

Telesur (2018). Peru: Ministry Displays Recovered Stolen Cultural Pieces. Telesur. 21 September.

Thieves steal £40,000 worth of lead from North Lincolnshire church

Simon Leonard (2018). Thieves steal £40,000 worth of lead from North Lincolnshire church. Grimsby Telegraph. 21 September.

`Uncomfortable Art Tours' Question Colonialist Biases in London-Area Museum

Rachel Dovey (2018). `Uncomfortable Art Tours' Question Colonialist Biases in London-Area Museum. Next City. 21 September.

Royal Academy asks tribal leaders to bless 'stolen' treasures in culturally sensitive exhibition

Hannah Furness (2018). Royal Academy asks tribal leaders to bless 'stolen' treasures in culturally sensitive exhibition. The Telegraph. 21 September.

Stolen icon of St George now back in Cyprus

Evie Andreou (2018). Stolen icon of St George now back in Cyprus. Cyprus Mail. 20 September.

Expolio y exportación ilícita de piezas arqueológicas. Un increible caso español

Quiteria Méndez Fernández (2018). Expolio y exportación ilícita de piezas arqueológicas. Un increible caso español. Las Nueve Musas. 19 September.

Police uncover illegal excavation for antiquities in northern Greece

eKathimerini (2018). Police uncover illegal excavation for antiquities in northern Greece. eKathimerini. 19 September.

Secrets of a master forger ... fake or fortune?

Sarah Page (2018). Secrets of a master forger ... fake or fortune?. The West Sussex County Times. 19 September.

"Hay que acabar con los saqueos y expolios arqueológicos en La Palma"

We must put an end to the looting and exploitation of archaeology in La Palma

La Palma Ahora (2018). "Hay que acabar con los saqueos y expolios arqueológicos en La Palma". La Palma Ahora. 18 September.

Red tape is stifling German auctions

Catherine Hickley (2018). Red tape is stifling German auctions. The Art Newspaper. 17 September.

Stolen church bell in north recovered

Kristian Chrysostomou (2018). Stolen church bell in north recovered. Cyprus Mail. 17 September.

Scientists' dismay as space rock from Skye sold on eBay

Press Association (2018). Scientists' dismay as space rock from Skye sold on eBay. Dumbarton and Vale of Leven Reporter. 17 September.

Greek Orthodox Church Attempting to Reclaim Centuries-Old Manuscripts in U.S. Collections

Darden Livesay (2018). Greek Orthodox Church Attempting to Reclaim Centuries-Old Manuscripts in U.S. Collections. The Pappas Post. 17 September.

From LA dining room to Warsaw's National Museum: Looted WWII art returned after more than 70 years

Jacek Borowski (2018). From LA dining room to Warsaw's National Museum: Looted WWII art returned after more than 70 years. The First News. 15 September.

El Museo Nacional de Arqueología acoge una exposición con piezas restauradas de la fragata Mercedes

The National Museum of Archaeology mounts an exhibition with restored pieces from the frigate Mercedes

La Vanguardia (2018). El Museo Nacional de Arqueología acoge una exposición con piezas restauradas de la fragata Mercedes. La Vanguardia. 14 September.

The long, strange journey of a Renoir painting stolen by the Nazis

Kabir Chibber (2018). The long, strange journey of a Renoir painting stolen by the Nazis. Quartz. 13 September.

Sweden Arrests Person Over Royal Jewels Heist

Jan M. Olsen (2018). Sweden Arrests Person Over Royal Jewels Heist. US News and World Report. 13 September.

Cornelius Wasn't the Only Gurlitt Sibling to Inherit Nazi-Looted Art

Meilan Solly (2018). Cornelius Wasn't the Only Gurlitt Sibling to Inherit Nazi-Looted Art. Smithsonian. 13 September.

Nazis stole a Jewish man's Renoir painting in 1941. Now it's been returned to his only living heir.

Meagan Flynn (2018). Nazis stole a Jewish man's Renoir painting in 1941. Now it's been returned to his only living heir.. The Washington Post. 13 September.

Sculptures worth thousands taken in raids at art galleries

Rom Preston-Ellis (2018). Sculptures worth thousands taken in raids at art galleries. Devon Live. 12 September.

Nazis Stole His Renoir. His Granddaughter Finally Got It Back.

James Barron (2018). Nazis Stole His Renoir. His Granddaughter Finally Got It Back.. The New York Times. 12 September.

It Turns Out Cornelius Gurlitt's Sister Hid Nazi-Looted Art, Too, as Four Drawings Are Returned to Jewish Heirs

Naomi Rea (2018). It Turns Out Cornelius Gurlitt's Sister Hid Nazi-Looted Art, Too, as Four Drawings Are Returned to Jewish Heirs. ArtNet News. 11 September.

Court rejects claim to Matisse owned by National Gallery

Nancy Kenney (2018). Court rejects claim to Matisse owned by National Gallery. The Art Newspaper. 11 September.

Cambridge art project's 100,000 pennies all taken in a day

BBC News (2018). Cambridge art project's 100,000 pennies all taken in a day. BBC News. 11 September.

The pelican thief ... police probe after golden bird statue stolen from church

Kelly Williams (2018). The pelican thief ... police probe after golden bird statue stolen from church. Daily Post. 11 September.

Bulgarian women on trial for damaging antiquities in Athens

DW (2018). Bulgarian women on trial for damaging antiquities in Athens. DW. 10 September.

Unending talks about return of stolen Benin artifacts

Osa Mbonu (2018). Unending talks about return of stolen Benin artifacts. Vanguard. 10 September.

Nazi-looted art: 4 further works from Gurlitt collection identified

DW (2018). Nazi-looted art: 4 further works from Gurlitt collection identified. DW. 10 September.

Recuperan carta de Colón en Barcelona

Columbus letter recovered in Barcelona

El País (2018). Recuperan carta de Colón en Barcelona. El Mañana. 10 September.

Rare Stolen Antiquity Returns to Greece

Philip Chrysopoulos (2018). Rare Stolen Antiquity Returns to Greece. Greek Reporter. 9 September.

Author Gail Jones on how a theft from a Palermo church inspired her novel

Gail Jones (2018). Author Gail Jones on how a theft from a Palermo church inspired her novel. Metro. 9 September.

Edo monarch calls for return of stolen artefacts

Adie Vanessa Offiong (2018). Edo monarch calls for return of stolen artefacts. Daily Trust. 9 September.

Painting seized at Poland border studied as possible Chagall

Associated Press (2018). Painting seized at Poland border studied as possible Chagall. Houston Chronicle. 7 September.

President Macron, African art and the question of restitution

Gareth Harris (2018). President Macron, African art and the question of restitution. The Financial Times. 7 September.

Swindling art dealer to the stars faces more jail time

Andrew Merrell (2018). Swindling art dealer to the stars faces more jail time. Punchline. 7 September.

Feds: US tribal items sold at Paris auction houses declines

Mary Hudetz (2018). Feds: US tribal items sold at Paris auction houses declines. The Journal Times. 7 September.

Germany Returns Stolen Peruvian Pre-Incan Mask 21 Years Later

Telesur (2018). Germany Returns Stolen Peruvian Pre-Incan Mask 21 Years Later. Telesur. 7 September.

How Brexit has revived controversy over the Elgin Marbles in Britain

Dominic Selwood (2018). How Brexit has revived controversy over the Elgin Marbles in Britain. Independent. 6 September.

Seizure of Looted Antiquities Illuminates What Museums Want Hidden

Elizabeth Marlowe (2018). Seizure of Looted Antiquities Illuminates What Museums Want Hidden. Hyperallergic. 5 September.

Santorini Aphrodite retrieved in smuggling bust

eKathimerini (2018). Santorini Aphrodite retrieved in smuggling bust. eKathimerini. 5 September.

Return stolen artefacts, Benin monarch tells UK

Alexander Okere (2018). Return stolen artefacts, Benin monarch tells UK. Punch. 5 September.

Illegally salvaged U-boat propeller given back German Navy in Plymouth

Max Channon (2018). Illegally salvaged U-boat propeller given back German Navy in Plymouth. Plymouth Live. 4 September.

Jewish heirs take on an art foundation that rights Nazi wrongs

William D. Cohan (2018). Jewish heirs take on an art foundation that rights Nazi wrongs. Business Mirror. 3 September.

Olasode in search of Africa's stolen treasure

Yemi Olakitan (2018). Olasode in search of Africa's stolen treasure. The Guardian. 2 September.

Terrorists targeted in museums

Jaymi McCann (2018). Terrorists targeted in museums. Express. 2 September.

Swiss prosecutor returns 'Mesopotamian' terracotta animal made by dealer's 11-year-old-daughter—along with 5,000 seized antiquities

Anna Brady (2018). Swiss prosecutor returns 'Mesopotamian' terracotta animal made by dealer's 11-year-old-daughter—along with 5,000 seized antiquities. The Art Newspaper. 31 August.

Twenty-one ancient skulls stolen from Kent church

BBC News (2018). Twenty-one ancient skulls stolen from Kent church. BBC News. 18 July.

Did Marlborough Gallery Steal One of China's Greatest Artists? An Appeals Court Must Decide

Eileen Kinsella (2018). Did Marlborough Gallery Steal One of China's Greatest Artists? An Appeals Court Must Decide. ArtNet News. 18 July.

Artist Nathan Wyburn recreates the world's most valuable stolen artwork using his fingers

Ailis Brennan (2018). Artist Nathan Wyburn recreates the world's most valuable stolen artwork using his fingers. Evening Standard. 18 July.

Exploring ways to bring back Kohinoor diamond, other antiquities: VK Singh

Press Trust of India (2018). Exploring ways to bring back Kohinoor diamond, other antiquities: VK Singh. India Today. 18 July.

Tourist Caught Trying to Smuggle Bricks out of Auschwitz

JTA (2018). Tourist Caught Trying to Smuggle Bricks out of Auschwitz. The Jerusalem Post. 17 July.

Suspect, 34, arrested for illegal possession of antiquities in northwestern Greece

eKathimerini (2018). Suspect, 34, arrested for illegal possession of antiquities in northwestern Greece. eKathimerini. 16 July.

Kendrick and SZA Ask Judge to Block Profits in "All the Stars' Lawsuit

Noah Yoo (2018). Kendrick and SZA Ask Judge to Block Profits in "All the Stars' Lawsuit. Pitchfork. 13 July.

"These ancestor remains were stolen and sold overseas"

Te Kuru o te Marama Dewes (2018). "These ancestor remains were stolen and sold overseas". Maori Television. 13 July.

Prison sentences and million-euro-damages for art forgery gang

YLE (2018). Prison sentences and million-euro-damages for art forgery gang. YLE. 12 July.

Thief steals Stirling oil painting before it goes on display in city museum

Chris Marzella (2018). Thief steals Stirling oil painting before it goes on display in city museum. Daily Record. 11 July.

Stolen Bronze Age dagger returns to Slovenia after 33 years

STA (2018). Stolen Bronze Age dagger returns to Slovenia after 33 years. STA. 11 July.

A Billionaire Is Suing His Art Dealer in Switzerland for Allegedly Marking Up the Prices of Art and Pocketing the Extra

Naomi Rea (2018). A Billionaire Is Suing His Art Dealer in Switzerland for Allegedly Marking Up the Prices of Art and Pocketing the Extra. ArtNet News. 9 July.

Two cases highlights how Nazi looting still haunts the art world

The Global Legal Post (2018). Two cases highlights how Nazi looting still haunts the art world. The Global Legal Post. 9 July.

Court rules 1565 shipwreck found off the Florida coast belongs to France because the vessel was made there, and NOT to the salvage company which discovered it

Associated Press (2018). Court rules 1565 shipwreck found off the Florida coast belongs to France because the vessel was made there, and NOT to the salvage company which discovered it. The Daily Mail. 7 July.

Suspended museum employee in new legal challenge

Tim Healy (2018). Suspended museum employee in new legal challenge. Irish Independent. 7 July.

Archaeologists urge Albania to protect underwater heritage

Llazar Semini (2018). Archaeologists urge Albania to protect underwater heritage. Herald-Whig. 6 July.

The Saga of "The Oyster Meal"

Nina Siegal (2018). The Saga of "The Oyster Meal". Blouin Artinfo. 6 July.

Mystery as golden eagle stolen 25 years ago from Britain's only US war cemetery returns on Independence Day

The Telegraph (2018). Mystery as golden eagle stolen 25 years ago from Britain's only US war cemetery returns on Independence Day. The Telegraph. 6 July.

Deadly Poison Stolen From Leiden Museum

Janene Pieters (2018). Deadly Poison Stolen From Leiden Museum. NLTimes. 5 July.

Roban las joyas de la Virgen de la iglesia de Villamayor de Calatrava

Jewels of the Virgin of the church of Villamayor de Calatrava stolen

ABC Spain (2018). Roban las joyas de la Virgen de la iglesia de Villamayor de Calatrava. ABC Spain. 5 July.

Tory MP who blocked 'up-skirting' law, to obstruct bill on return of Nazi-looted art

Jewish News (2018). Tory MP who blocked 'up-skirting' law, to obstruct bill on return of Nazi-looted art. Jewish News. 5 July.

Should the Getty Return Its Famed "Victorious Youth' Statue?

Sarah E. Bond (2018). Should the Getty Return Its Famed "Victorious Youth' Statue?. Hyperallergic. 5 July.

Huge disparity in estimates to repair vandalised Ivan the Terrible painting

Sophia Kishkovsky (2018). Huge disparity in estimates to repair vandalised Ivan the Terrible painting. The Art Newspaper. 4 July.

Artefacts worth €40m recovered in raids across Europe

BBC News (2018). Artefacts worth €40m recovered in raids across Europe. BBC News. 4 July.

Italian police smash £30m international ancient artefact smuggling ring

John Phillips, Justin Huggler (2018). Italian police smash £30m international ancient artefact smuggling ring. The Telegraph. 4 July.

Westminster Abbey urged by African ambassador to hand over looted relic

Alex Williams (2018). Westminster Abbey urged by African ambassador to hand over looted relic. Premier. 4 July.

Global Fight Against Terror-Tainted Black Market Antiquities Intensifies

Maya Margit (2018). Global Fight Against Terror-Tainted Black Market Antiquities Intensifies. The Jerusalem Post. 3 July.

French and Swiss Museums to Share a Cézanne With a Murky Past

Catherine Hickley (2018). French and Swiss Museums to Share a Cézanne With a Murky Past. The New York Times. 3 July.

Titanic Artifacts Caught in International Tug-of-War

Michael Greshko (2018). Titanic Artifacts Caught in International Tug-of-War. National Geographic. 2 July.

Meet the expert who will destroy the value of your art for free

James Tarmy (2018). Meet the expert who will destroy the value of your art for free. The Malaysian Reserve. 2 July.

The Billionaire Wildenstein Art-Dealing Dynasty Is Cleared in France's Biggest Tax-Fraud Case (Again)

Naomi Rea (2018). The Billionaire Wildenstein Art-Dealing Dynasty Is Cleared in France's Biggest Tax-Fraud Case (Again). ArtNet News. 2 July.

Pompeii at risk from terrorists — and visitors

Philip Willan (2018). Pompeii at risk from terrorists — and visitors. The Times. 2 July.

France is preparing to return African artifacts looted in its colonial era

Ilaria Maria Sala (2018). France is preparing to return African artifacts looted in its colonial era. Quartz. 2 July.

Police arrest 2 suspected illicit icon traders in Achaia

eKathimerini (2018). Police arrest 2 suspected illicit icon traders in Achaia. eKathimerini. 2 July.

Amid a Wave of Repatriation, Sotheby's Stands Its Ground Against Greece's Claim to an 8th-Century Bronze Horse

Eileen Kinsella (2018). Amid a Wave of Repatriation, Sotheby's Stands Its Ground Against Greece's Claim to an 8th-Century Bronze Horse. ArtNet News. 2 July.

Berlin museum returns Nazi-looted 15th century relic to Jewish collector's heirs

Polina Garaev (2018). Berlin museum returns Nazi-looted 15th century relic to Jewish collector's heirs. i24 News. 2 July.

Ethiopia claims Ten Commandments tablet hidden in Westminster Abbey

Martin Bailey (2018). Ethiopia claims Ten Commandments tablet hidden in Westminster Abbey. The Art Newspaper. 2 July.

The Global Fight Against Black Market Antiquities Intensifies

Maya Margit (2018). The Global Fight Against Black Market Antiquities Intensifies. The Media Line. 1 July.

The looted Ethiopian artefacts that ended up in UK museums

Jacopo Gnisci (2018). The looted Ethiopian artefacts that ended up in UK museums. Apollo. 31 May.

What's the motive for museum thefts?

James Ratcliffe (2018). What's the motive for museum thefts?. Apollo. 30 May.

Returning artefacts of empire isn't so simple

Michael Liversidge, Jharna Gourlay (2018). Returning artefacts of empire isn't so simple. The Guardian. 29 May.

Greek museum employee arrested over looted antiquities

Neos Kosmos (2018). Greek museum employee arrested over looted antiquities. Neos Kosmos. 28 May.

Return colonial artefacts to build bridges post-Brexit, Olusoga says

Mark Brown (2018). Return colonial artefacts to build bridges post-Brexit, Olusoga says. The Guardian. 27 May.

France weighs how to return Africa's plundered art

AFP (2018). France weighs how to return Africa's plundered art. The Local. 27 May.

Searching for her great-grandfather's lost pictures

Stephen Applebaum (2018). Searching for her great-grandfather's lost pictures. The Jewish Chronicle. 25 May.

Italian Police Forces Seize Stolen Egyptian Artifacts in Naples

Egyptian Streets (2018). Italian Police Forces Seize Stolen Egyptian Artifacts in Naples. Egyptian Streets. 23 May.

Germany moves slowly on returning museum exhibits to ex-colonies

Philip Oltermann (2018). Germany moves slowly on returning museum exhibits to ex-colonies. The Guardian. 17 May.

Berlin's Ethnological Museum returns Alaskan grave artefacts looted by explorer

Catherine Hickley (2018). Berlin's Ethnological Museum returns Alaskan grave artefacts looted by explorer. The Art Newspaper. 17 May.

Tourist fined for stealing ancient artefacts from Pompeii

The Local (2018). Tourist fined for stealing ancient artefacts from Pompeii. The Local. 14 May.

Hamburg museum says its Benin bronzes could return to Nigeria—but not yet

Catherine Hickley (2018). Hamburg museum says its Benin bronzes could return to Nigeria—but not yet. The Art Newspaper. 11 May.

Damning report says France must catch up, fast, in return of Nazi-era loot

Vincent Noce (2018). Damning report says France must catch up, fast, in return of Nazi-era loot. The Art Newspaper. 9 May.

Centuries old artefacts stolen from Catton Hall chapel over bank holiday weekend

Beth Pridding (2018). Centuries old artefacts stolen from Catton Hall chapel over bank holiday weekend. Burton Mail. 8 May.

German researchers trace Jewish newspaper mogul's vast Nazi-looted art collection

Catherine Hickley (2018). German researchers trace Jewish newspaper mogul's vast Nazi-looted art collection. The Art Newspaper. 8 May.

Canadians withdraw from Düsseldorf show about Jewish dealer Max Stern

Catherine Hickley (2018). Canadians withdraw from Düsseldorf show about Jewish dealer Max Stern. The Art Newspaper. 3 May.

Cyprus hands Egypt ancient artefacts stolen in 1980s

AFP (2018). Cyprus hands Egypt ancient artefacts stolen in 1980s. News24. 2 May.

Museum of East Asian Art to reopen after theft of 'priceless' artefacts leads to 16-day closure

Sam Petherick (2018). Museum of East Asian Art to reopen after theft of 'priceless' artefacts leads to 16-day closure. Somerset Live. 2 May.

Megalodon's tooth stolen from the Bournemouth Natural Science Society

Sarah Cartlidge (2018). Megalodon's tooth stolen from the Bournemouth Natural Science Society. Daily Echo. 2 May.

Cyprus regains rare Orthodox Christian mosaic stolen in '70s

Associated Press (2018). Cyprus regains rare Orthodox Christian mosaic stolen in '70s. Waterloo Region Record. 28 April.

Stolen heart of Dublin's patron saint returned intact

Conor Humphries (2018). Stolen heart of Dublin's patron saint returned intact. Reuters. 26 April.

Thieves escape with €2.2m gold artwork after 220kph chase

Duncan Hooper (2018). Thieves escape with €2.2m gold artwork after 220kph chase. EuroNews. 26 April.

'Golden cabbage' leaves stolen off Vienna landmark

AFP (2018). 'Golden cabbage' leaves stolen off Vienna landmark. The Local. 25 April.

An Ornithologist Reads 'The Feather Thief'

Jessie Williamson (2018). An Ornithologist Reads 'The Feather Thief'. Outside Online. 25 April.

Jewish ghosts linger as German households still make use of stolen heirlooms

Dina Gold (2018). Jewish ghosts linger as German households still make use of stolen heirlooms. The Times of Israel. 25 April.

North-east museum asks for info after tonne of metal stolen

Craig Paton (2018). North-east museum asks for info after tonne of metal stolen. Evening Express. 24 April.

Ceremony to greet return of priceless looted Kanakaria mosaic

Jean Christou (2018). Ceremony to greet return of priceless looted Kanakaria mosaic. Cyprus Mail. 23 April.

Ethiopia says British museum must permanently return its artifacts

Kumerra Gemechu (2018). Ethiopia says British museum must permanently return its artifacts. Reuters. 23 April.

German citizen sent to court in Romania over looted Dacian artifacts

Romania Insider (2018). German citizen sent to court in Romania over looted Dacian artifacts. Romania Insider. 20 April.

Picture-perfect forgery? Art world awaits court decision on alleged fake Norval Morrisseau painting

Douglas Quan (2018). Picture-perfect forgery? Art world awaits court decision on alleged fake Norval Morrisseau painting. National Post. 20 April.

Nazi art theft exhibition puts stolen masterpieces on display

Jo Fahy (2018). Nazi art theft exhibition puts stolen masterpieces on display. SwissInfo. 19 April.

Four Masked Burglars Steal Jade and Gold Artifacts From Museum in England

Yonette Joseph (2018). Four Masked Burglars Steal Jade and Gold Artifacts From Museum in England. The New York Times. 19 April.

Antiquities department sorry for mosaic cleaning blunder

Evie Andreou (2018). Antiquities department sorry for mosaic cleaning blunder. Cyprus Mail. 19 April.

Tasoula Hadjitofi on Reclaiming Her Heritage

Brian Tanguay (2018). Tasoula Hadjitofi on Reclaiming Her Heritage. Santa Barbara Independent. 18 April.

La Guardia Civil de Navarra investiga a un hombre por robar vestimentas eclesiásticas de la Iglesia de Arraiza

The Guardia Civil of Navarra investigating a man for theft of ecclesiastical vestments from a Arraiza church

Navarra Información (2018). La Guardia Civil de Navarra investiga a un hombre por robar vestimentas eclesiásticas de la Iglesia de Arraiza. Navarra Información. 18 April.

Looted Dacian artifacts return to Romania

Romania Insider (2018). Looted Dacian artifacts return to Romania. Romania Insider. 17 April.

When feathers flew at a natural-history archive

Stuart Pimm (2018). When feathers flew at a natural-history archive. Nature. 17 April.

Tardan 64 años en descubrir que les robaron un cuadro gótico con un «cambiazo»

ABC Spain (2018). Tardan 64 años en descubrir que les robaron un cuadro gótico con un «cambiazo». ABC Spain. 17 April.

Two defendants in case on stealing vintage books plead guilty

RAPSI (2018). Two defendants in case on stealing vintage books plead guilty. RAPSI. 17 April.

The art hidden from Nazi bombs

Holly Williams (2018). The art hidden from Nazi bombs. BBC News. 16 April.

Rome museum robbed of €10,000

The Local (2018). Rome museum robbed of €10,000. The Local. 16 April.

Queen's 'heart of gold' stolen from French museum

David Chazan (2018). Queen's 'heart of gold' stolen from French museum. The Telegraph. 15 April.

Ethiopians urge Britain to return bones of 'stolen' prince after 150 years

James Tapper (2018). Ethiopians urge Britain to return bones of 'stolen' prince after 150 years. The Guardian. 14 April.

FBI recovers stolen Marc Chagall painting 30 years after heist

Oscar Holland (2018). FBI recovers stolen Marc Chagall painting 30 years after heist. CNN. 13 April.

Norwich church burglar escapes jail sentence after help

Network Norfolk (2018). Norwich church burglar escapes jail sentence after help. Network Norfolk. 12 April.

Twisted Tale of Stolen Chagall Nears Ending

William K. Rashbaum (2018). Twisted Tale of Stolen Chagall Nears Ending. The New York Times. 12 April.

Man who looted "irreplaceable" antiques from Norwich churches while homeless escapes jail

Dominic Gilbert (2018). Man who looted "irreplaceable" antiques from Norwich churches while homeless escapes jail. Eastern Daily Press. 11 April.

Britain's Secret Theft of Ethiopia's Most Wondrous Manuscripts

James Jeffrey (2018). Britain's Secret Theft of Ethiopia's Most Wondrous Manuscripts. Atlas Obscura. 11 April.

Bible that Goering stole from Jew discovered

Arutz Sheva (2018). Bible that Goering stole from Jew discovered. Israel National News. 11 April.

Painting stolen in Rome recovered

ANSA (2018). Painting stolen in Rome recovered. ANSA. 11 April.

Art Of The Political: Lost Works Turn Up At French Parliament

Mohammad Ali (2018). Art Of The Political: Lost Works Turn Up At French Parliament. Urdu Point. 11 April.

Expensive gold art stolen by brazen thief

Charlotte Turner (2018). Expensive gold art stolen by brazen thief. Plymouth Herald. 11 April.

Taiwan and U.K. to Ban Ivory Trade

Wild Aid (2018). Taiwan and U.K. to Ban Ivory Trade. Taiwan News. 11 April.

Roban un cáliz, un copón y unas crismeras de plata en la iglesia de San Martiño de Andrade

C. López (2018). Roban un cáliz, un copón y unas crismeras de plata en la iglesia de San Martiño de Andrade. La Voz de Galicia. 11 April.

Trial for mass theft of Georg Baselitz art starts in Munich

Cristina Burack (2018). Trial for mass theft of Georg Baselitz art starts in Munich. DW. 10 April.

German Culture Minister Meets With France to Find Common Ground on Colonial Heritage and European Policy

Kate Brown (2018). German Culture Minister Meets With France to Find Common Ground on Colonial Heritage and European Policy. ArtNet News. 10 April.

Italy, eager to recover artifacts, returns tombstone to Iran

Associated Press (2018). Italy, eager to recover artifacts, returns tombstone to Iran. The Washington Post. 9 April.

How Gustav Klimt's Unfinished 'Ria Munk III' Finally Escaped the Nazis

Allison McNearney (2018). How Gustav Klimt's Unfinished 'Ria Munk III' Finally Escaped the Nazis. The Daily Beast. 7 April.

Ethiopia Rejects Claims Of Agreeing To Take Treasures On Loan Basis

Ethiosports (2018). Ethiopia Rejects Claims Of Agreeing To Take Treasures On Loan Basis. Ethiosports. 7 April.

London Dealer Richard Nagy Ordered To Return Stolen Egon Schiele Drawings

Artlyst (2018). London Dealer Richard Nagy Ordered To Return Stolen Egon Schiele Drawings. Artlyst. 6 April.

Unknown or Unreal? The Shadow on Some Russian Avant-Garde Art

Catherine Hickley (2018). Unknown or Unreal? The Shadow on Some Russian Avant-Garde Art. The New York Times. 6 April.

Can a local authority really get rid of 90 per cent of its art?

Alistair Brown (2018). Can a local authority really get rid of 90 per cent of its art?. Apollo. 5 April.

British museums and looted treasures

Douglas Currie (2018). British museums and looted treasures. The Guardian. 5 April.

Looted is a loaded word – but shouldn't the cultural wonders of the ancient world be admired in their country of origin?

Jonathan Gornall (2018). Looted is a loaded word – but shouldn't the cultural wonders of the ancient world be admired in their country of origin?. The National. 5 April.

Four artworks vanish from walls of French parliament

Kim Willsher (2018). Four artworks vanish from walls of French parliament. The Guardian. 4 April.

Thieves scale scaffolding to steal lead at Allerton Park

Mike Laycock (2018). Thieves scale scaffolding to steal lead at Allerton Park. The Press. 4 April.

Bookseller who stole signed Harry Potter book worth £1,675 avoids jail sentence

Dumbarton and Vale of Leven Reporter (2018). Bookseller who stole signed Harry Potter book worth £1,675 avoids jail sentence. Dumbarton and Vale of Leven Reporter. 4 April.

German couple nabbed with antiquities, replica workshop

eKathimerini (2018). German couple nabbed with antiquities, replica workshop. eKathimerini. 3 April.

Report lashes France's 'lack of ambition' to return looted Jewish art

Antoine Froidefond (2018). Report lashes France's 'lack of ambition' to return looted Jewish art. The Times of Israel. 3 April.

'Priceless' paintings slashed inside town hall after gang 'failed to find any cash'

Jimmy Nsubuga (2018). 'Priceless' paintings slashed inside town hall after gang 'failed to find any cash'. Metro. 3 April.

'I've Regained a Part of My Family': Unusual Swiss Restitution Case Brings John Constable Painting Home to Heirs in France

John S. Friedman, Kathleen Friedman (2018). 'I've Regained a Part of My Family': Unusual Swiss Restitution Case Brings John Constable Painting Home to Heirs in France. ArtNews. 3 April.

Looted Ethiopian treasures in UK could be returned on loan

Mark Brown (2018). Looted Ethiopian treasures in UK could be returned on loan. The Guardian. 3 April.

Oxford will not reconsider Sackler donations despite opioid link

Libby Cherry (2018). Oxford will not reconsider Sackler donations despite opioid link. Cherwell. 2 April.

Three smugglers of precious Hellenic and Roman antiquities arrested

Neos Kosmos (2018). Three smugglers of precious Hellenic and Roman antiquities arrested. Neos Kosmos. 29 March.

Hildebrand Gurlitt's Disputed Henry Moore Will Have a Starring Role in the BBC's Hit Art Detective Series

Javier Pes (2018). Hildebrand Gurlitt's Disputed Henry Moore Will Have a Starring Role in the BBC's Hit Art Detective Series. ArtNet News. 29 March.

China probes if ancient bronze vessel to be auctioned in UK was looted

Yujing Liu (2018). China probes if ancient bronze vessel to be auctioned in UK was looted. South China Morning Post. 29 March.

Chinese netizens call for return of stolen ancient bronze vessel set for auction in UK

Luo Yunzhou (2018). Chinese netizens call for return of stolen ancient bronze vessel set for auction in UK. Global Times. 28 March.

UNESCO, EU and art market together ramp up fight against illicit trafficking of cultural objects

UNESCO (2018). UNESCO, EU and art market together ramp up fight against illicit trafficking of cultural objects. UNESCO. 28 March.

Louvre says 'non' to minister's Mona Lisa grand tour

Vincent Noce (2018). Louvre says 'non' to minister's Mona Lisa grand tour. The Art Newspaper. 27 March.

Christian Jankowski fills Berlin auction house with 'fakes'

Laurie Rojas (2018). Christian Jankowski fills Berlin auction house with 'fakes'. The Art Newspaper. 27 March.

Dutch probe of stolen artefacts delves into colonial history

Fleur Launspach (2018). Dutch probe of stolen artefacts delves into colonial history. Al Jazeera. 27 March.

Greek police recovers Hellenistic-era statue from antiquities smugglers

Xinhua (2018). Greek police recovers Hellenistic-era statue from antiquities smugglers. Xinhua. 27 March.

Police detain 2 residents of Kyiv on suspicion of stealing bust of Lesya Ukrainka

Interfax Ukraine (2018). Police detain 2 residents of Kyiv on suspicion of stealing bust of Lesya Ukrainka. Kyiv Post. 25 March.

High costs and terror fears keep Britons from museums

Vanessa Thorpe (2018). High costs and terror fears keep Britons from museums. The Guardian. 24 March.

Belgian Police Discover 84 Pages of Stolen Albert Uderzo Art in Forest

Rich Johnston (2018). Belgian Police Discover 84 Pages of Stolen Albert Uderzo Art in Forest. Bleeding Cool. 24 March.

Mongolia to recover dinosaur fossils from South Korea, France

AKI Press (2018). Mongolia to recover dinosaur fossils from South Korea, France. AKI Press. 24 March.

Researcher Makes Controversial Allegation of Archaeological Fraud at Renowned Turkish Site

Lydia Pyne (2018). Researcher Makes Controversial Allegation of Archaeological Fraud at Renowned Turkish Site. Hyperallergic. 23 March.

American tourist damaged Pompeii mosaic by shifting tiles 'to get a good photo'

Catherine Edwards (2018). American tourist damaged Pompeii mosaic by shifting tiles 'to get a good photo'. The Local. 23 March.

Settlement reached in saga over Chinese buyer's unpaid Richter bill

Georgina Adam (2018). Settlement reached in saga over Chinese buyer's unpaid Richter bill. The Art Newspaper. 22 March.

Germany returns 3,000-year-old Olmec statues to Mexico

BBC News (2018). Germany returns 3,000-year-old Olmec statues to Mexico. BBC News. 21 March.

London's Leading Museums Face Growing Scrutiny Over Donations Linked to Opioid Crisis

Javier Pes (2018). London's Leading Museums Face Growing Scrutiny Over Donations Linked to Opioid Crisis. ArtNet News. 21 March.

£10k lanterns stolen from Staffordshire school turn up in Huddersfield

Charlotte Callear (2018). £10k lanterns stolen from Staffordshire school turn up in Huddersfield. Express & Star. 21 March.

Belgian police examine claims Russian art show was full of fakes

Daniel Boffey (2018). Belgian police examine claims Russian art show was full of fakes. The Guardian. 20 March.

Salvador Dalí reburied after exhumation for paternity tests

Sam Jones (2018). Salvador Dalí reburied after exhumation for paternity tests. The Guardian. 16 March.

A French Court Rules That Facebook Was Wrong to Censor Gustave Courbet's Provocative 'Origin of the World'

Naomi Rea (2018). A French Court Rules That Facebook Was Wrong to Censor Gustave Courbet's Provocative 'Origin of the World'. ArtNet News. 15 March.

Case Against the Alleged Mastermind of a Russian Avant-Garde Forgery Ring Ends With Convictions on a Lesser Charge

Henri Neuendorf (2018). Case Against the Alleged Mastermind of a Russian Avant-Garde Forgery Ring Ends With Convictions on a Lesser Charge. ArtNet News. 15 March.

Nepali artefacts taken to Denmark: 'Six decades on, too easy to call collectors thieves'

OnlineKhabar (2018). Nepali artefacts taken to Denmark: 'Six decades on, too easy to call collectors thieves'. OnlineKhabar. 1 February.

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.

Two invaluable artifacts back in homeland

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

Face to face with the Gurlitt hoard

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Culloden graves eroded by Outlander fans taking selfies

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

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.

Appeal after high-value paintings stolen in Midlothian

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

Recovered Sabine chariot on show

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

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Madrid To Chicago, Tracking Down Ancient Colombian Treasures

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

Organizers of stunt at Auschwitz sent to jail

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Italian police investigate organisers of fake Modigliani show

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

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.

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.

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.

Should museums display human remains from other cultures?

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

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.

'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.

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.

'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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

Two Belgians accused of stealing from Auschwitz acquitted by a court in Poland

The Brussels Times (2017). Two Belgians accused of stealing from Auschwitz acquitted by a court in Poland. Maria Nova. 31 December.

Theft of silverware and records from Whitton church was 'attack on community'

Andrew Hirst (2017). Theft of silverware and records from Whitton church was 'attack on community'. East Anglian Daily Times. 31 December.

Dutch experts doubt authenticity of rare 'Hitler' painting

AFP (2017). Dutch experts doubt authenticity of rare 'Hitler' painting. The Japan Times. 28 December.

Van containing 1830s Johnson's dictionaries stolen in Norwich

BBC News (2017). Van containing 1830s Johnson's dictionaries stolen in Norwich. BBC News. 27 December.

Artists Build a Holocaust Memorial Beside Far-Right German Politician's House

Claire Voon (2017). Artists Build a Holocaust Memorial Beside Far-Right German Politician's House. Hyperallergic. 27 December.

Turkey requests France return tiles stolen from Sultan Selim II's tomb at Hagia Sophia

Daily Sabah (2017). Turkey requests France return tiles stolen from Sultan Selim II's tomb at Hagia Sophia. Daily Sabah. 26 December.

329 Smuggled Ancient Coins Seized in Cairo Airport En Route to France

Albawaba (2017). 329 Smuggled Ancient Coins Seized in Cairo Airport En Route to France. Albawaba. 26 December.

44 ancient artifacts returned to Turkey in past year, culture minister says

Anadolu Agency (2017). 44 ancient artifacts returned to Turkey in past year, culture minister says. Daily Sabah. 25 December.

German museum reverses plan to cancel show on Montreal gallery owner Max Stern

Montreal Gazette (2017). German museum reverses plan to cancel show on Montreal gallery owner Max Stern. Montreal Gazette. 22 December.

Humboldt Forum And Selective Amnesia: Research Instead Of Restitution Of African Artefacts.

Kwame Opoku (2017). Humboldt Forum And Selective Amnesia: Research Instead Of Restitution Of African Artefacts.. Modern Ghana. 22 December.

Art Historian Finds Missing Monet Painting Through a Google Search

Claire Voon (2017). Art Historian Finds Missing Monet Painting Through a Google Search. Hyperallergic. 21 December.

In Reversal, Düsseldorf Will Hold Exhibition About Jewish Dealer

Catherine Hickley (2017). In Reversal, Düsseldorf Will Hold Exhibition About Jewish Dealer. The New York Times. 21 December.

Outcry over Polish government's changes to Second World War museum

Julia Michalska (2017). Outcry over Polish government's changes to Second World War museum. The Art Newspaper. 21 December.

A Maori at the British Museum

Miriama Aoake (2017). A Maori at the British Museum. The Spinoff. 19 December.

German museum returning objects robbed from Alaskan graves

Associated Press (2017). German museum returning objects robbed from Alaskan graves. KTUU. 19 December.

France saves Marquis de Sade's 120 Days of Sodom from auction

AFP (2017). France saves Marquis de Sade's 120 Days of Sodom from auction. The Guardian. 18 December.

The tense truce between detectorists and archaeologists

Mary Shepperson (2017). The tense truce between detectorists and archaeologists. The Guardian. 18 December.

Peru recovers 79 pre-Hispanic textiles from Sweden

AFP (2017). Peru recovers 79 pre-Hispanic textiles from Sweden. The Nation. 17 December.

Los piratas de la arqueología se instalan en internet

Archaeological pirates are set up on the internet

Sara Sans (2017). Los piratas de la arqueología se instalan en internet. La Vanguardia. 17 December.

Stolen, found – an Old Master nativity with a colourful past

Michael Parsons (2017). Stolen, found – an Old Master nativity with a colourful past. The Irish Times. 16 December.

Burglars SMASH through gallery door and steal expensive sculptures

Tomas Mallory (2017). Burglars SMASH through gallery door and steal expensive sculptures. Somerset Live. 11 December.

Scuffles break out as artworks removed from Catalan city's museum

Sam Jones (2017). Scuffles break out as artworks removed from Catalan city's museum. The Guardian. 11 December.

'Pandora', operación contra el expolio

'Pandora': operation against looting

Verónica Viñas (2017). 'Pandora', operación contra el expolio. Diario de León. 11 December.

Case over non-return of ancient icons to Russia sent back to prosecutors

RAPSI (2017). Case over non-return of ancient icons to Russia sent back to prosecutors. RAPSI. 11 December.

Macron Promises To Return African Artefacts In French Museums: A New Era In African-European Relationships Or A Mirage?

Kwame Opoku (2017). Macron Promises To Return African Artefacts In French Museums: A New Era In African-European Relationships Or A Mirage?. Modern Ghana. 10 December.

WJC President Raps Duesseldorf For Cancelled Max Stern Exhibit

Janice Arnold (2017). WJC President Raps Duesseldorf For Cancelled Max Stern Exhibit. The Canadian Jewish News. 8 December.

Serebrennikov's lawyer explained how art director got apartment in Germany

Crime Russia (2017). Serebrennikov's lawyer explained how art director got apartment in Germany. Crime Russia. 8 December.

Greek Olympians Plan to Protest the Kidnapping of the Greek Marbles by Dressing as Caryatids Inside British Museum

Philip Chrysopoulos (2017). Greek Olympians Plan to Protest the Kidnapping of the Greek Marbles by Dressing as Caryatids Inside British Museum. Greek Reporter. 7 December.

LA's Getty Center Built to Protect Its Greek, Roman Antiquities from Flames (Photos)

Associated Press (2017). LA's Getty Center Built to Protect Its Greek, Roman Antiquities from Flames (Photos). The National Herald. 7 December.

Looted Angkor jewellery returned to Cambodia

AFP (2017). Looted Angkor jewellery returned to Cambodia. The Hindu. 7 December.

Recognise this man? Police want to speak to him in connection with a £15,000 theft

Joel Cooper (2017). Recognise this man? Police want to speak to him in connection with a £15,000 theft. Devon Live. 6 December.

The University of Valladolid helps to date a painting from the Netherlands that was stolen by the Nazis

Business Monkey News (2017). The University of Valladolid helps to date a painting from the Netherlands that was stolen by the Nazis. Business Monkey News. 6 December.

American teen sentenced over Auschwitz vandalism

Ben Ariel (2017). American teen sentenced over Auschwitz vandalism. Arutz Sheva. 5 December.

State must step in to stop looting near ancient site, Kouklia leader says

Bejay Browne (2017). State must step in to stop looting near ancient site, Kouklia leader says. Cyprus Mail. 5 December.

Man to return ancient crown to Turkey

BBC News (2017). Man to return ancient crown to Turkey. BBC News. 5 December.

Desperately seeking this Frida Kahlo painting. Last seen in Poland

Anna Maria Jakubek (2017). Desperately seeking this Frida Kahlo painting. Last seen in Poland. The Times of Israel. 4 December.

Polish painting withdrawn from London auction

Radio Poland (2017). Polish painting withdrawn from London auction. Radio Poland. 28 November.

Commemorative gold coins worth £15,000 stolen from Devon museum

Lauren Harris (2017). Commemorative gold coins worth £15,000 stolen from Devon museum. Devon Live. 28 November.

World Museum, Vienna, Re-Opens: Renovated Premises For Cultural Objects Of Others But No Solution For Restitution.

Kwame Opoku (2017). World Museum, Vienna, Re-Opens: Renovated Premises For Cultural Objects Of Others But No Solution For Restitution.. Modern Ghana. 27 November.

'Detectorist' finds on the rise as treasure hunters are inspired by TV shows

Olivia Rudgard (2017). 'Detectorist' finds on the rise as treasure hunters are inspired by TV shows. The Telegraph. 22 November.

'Priceless' Italian painting stolen from French museum

The Local (2017). 'Priceless' Italian painting stolen from French museum. The Local. 22 November.

Egypt awaits return of stolen Ramses II ship from Cyprus

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2017). Egypt awaits return of stolen Ramses II ship from Cyprus. Egypt Independent. 21 November.

Stolen John Lennon items recovered in Berlin

BBC News (2017). Stolen John Lennon items recovered in Berlin. BBC News. 21 November.

International law prevents recovery of Rosetta Stone from UK, Egypt's antiquities minister tells MPs

Gamal Essam El-Din (2017). International law prevents recovery of Rosetta Stone from UK, Egypt's antiquities minister tells MPs. Ahram Online. 20 November.

Govt set to publish 'Heritage and Antiquities' act this month

Eyleen Shell (2017). Govt set to publish 'Heritage and Antiquities' act this month. Gibraltar Chronicle. 20 November.

Bucket Trail designer at war with Asda over design theft claims

Paul Malik (2017). Bucket Trail designer at war with Asda over design theft claims. The Courier. 20 November.

Egypt to retrieve 14 artifacts from Cyprus

Egypt Independent (2017). Egypt to retrieve 14 artifacts from Cyprus. Egypt Independent. 19 November.

Twenty Six Antiquities to Be Repatriated from Austria

A. Markis (2017). Twenty Six Antiquities to Be Repatriated from Austria. Greek Reporter. 19 November.

Another blow for embattled museum as senior official quits

Justine McCarthy (2017). Another blow for embattled museum as senior official quits. The Times. 19 November.

Egypt requests return of ancient vessel through normal procedure

Cyprus Mail (2017). Egypt requests return of ancient vessel through normal procedure. Cyprus Mail. 19 November.

The Void at the Heart of 'Gurlitt: Status Report'

Michael Kimmelman (2017). The Void at the Heart of 'Gurlitt: Status Report'. The New York Times. 19 November.

Thousands of archaeological items recovered by police in Spain

Karl Smallman (2017). Thousands of archaeological items recovered by police in Spain. EuroWeekly. 18 November.

Cancellation of Max Stern exhibition an affront to memory

Montreal Gazette (2017). Cancellation of Max Stern exhibition an affront to memory. Montreal Gazette. 17 November.

MPs want stolen 'Sisi gift' to remain as part of police probe

Elias Hazou (2017). MPs want stolen 'Sisi gift' to remain as part of police probe. Cyprus Mail. 17 November.

Who is Dmitry Rybolovlev? Meet the Russian billionaiore who just sold Leonardo Da Vinci's Salvator Mundi for a record $450m

Joy Lo Dico (2017). Who is Dmitry Rybolovlev? Meet the Russian billionaiore who just sold Leonardo Da Vinci's Salvator Mundi for a record $450m. Evening Standard. 17 November.

German museum cancels Max Stern exhibit because of 'restitution claims'

Catherine Solyom (2017). German museum cancels Max Stern exhibit because of 'restitution claims'. Montreal Gazette. 16 November.

Whiskey of 700,000 worth was stolen – Only one bottle of it costs 100,000 €

Anastasios Manaras (2017). Whiskey of 700,000 worth was stolen – Only one bottle of it costs 100,000 €. Weekly Observer. 16 November.

Putin to return famous Vrubel painting to Sargsayan

Armen Press (2017). Putin to return famous Vrubel painting to Sargsayan. Armen Press. 16 November.

Italy police confiscate millions of euros from Mafia-linked art dealer

German Press Agency (2017). Italy police confiscate millions of euros from Mafia-linked art dealer. Daily Sabah. 15 November.

How London became a hotspot for art theft - the world's third most profitable criminal enterprise

Kate Willis (2017). How London became a hotspot for art theft - the world's third most profitable criminal enterprise. Evening Standard. 15 November.

Final Piece of Lost Magritte Painting Discovered after 85 Years

Isaac Kaplan (2017). Final Piece of Lost Magritte Painting Discovered after 85 Years. Artsy. 15 November.

Düsseldorf abruptly cancels exhibition about Jewish dealer Max Stern

Catherine Hickley (2017). Düsseldorf abruptly cancels exhibition about Jewish dealer Max Stern. The Art Newspaper. 15 November.

Tres detenidos por el robo de azulejos históricos de El Torbiscal valorados en 63.000 euros

El Correo (2017). Tres detenidos por el robo de azulejos históricos de El Torbiscal valorados en 63.000 euros. El Correo. 15 November.

Painting looted from Hitler to be auctioned in Cologne

Catherine Hickley (2017). Painting looted from Hitler to be auctioned in Cologne. The Art Newspaper. 14 November.

Putting the Con in Constructivism: Russian Avant-Garde Fakes Found in European Museums

Hili Perlson (2017). Putting the Con in Constructivism: Russian Avant-Garde Fakes Found in European Museums. ArtNet News. 14 November.

Fake news: Queen Victoria's Cranach turns out to be the real thing

Mark Brown (2017). Fake news: Queen Victoria's Cranach turns out to be the real thing. The Guardian. 14 November.

Archaeologists say human evolution study used stolen bone

Ewan Callaway (2017). Archaeologists say human evolution study used stolen bone. Nature. 13 November.

Stolen art had $350,000 ransom

John Burns (2017). Stolen art had $350,000 ransom. The Times. 12 November.

Accidental archaeology: Roman ruins found under 'illegally' demolished house in Plovdiv

The Sofia Globe (2017). Accidental archaeology: Roman ruins found under 'illegally' demolished house in Plovdiv. The Sofia Globe. 12 November.

Artefact at Louvre raises doubt

R. Sivaraman (2017). Artefact at Louvre raises doubt. The Hindu. 11 November.

Art Fakes Loom Over Modigliani Madness

Matthew Clayfield (2017). Art Fakes Loom Over Modigliani Madness. The Daily Beast. 11 November.

Irish Viking artefacts recovered by Norwegian police after theft

Lorna Siggins (2017). Irish Viking artefacts recovered by Norwegian police after theft. The Irish Times. 10 November.

Malevich painting in Düsseldorf state collection exposed as forgery

Catherine Hickley (2017). Malevich painting in Düsseldorf state collection exposed as forgery. The Art Newspaper. 10 November.

A Stolen Sculpture by Matisse Was Just Found in a Swiss Thrift Store

Katherine McGrath (2017). A Stolen Sculpture by Matisse Was Just Found in a Swiss Thrift Store. Architectural Digest. 10 November.

Ancient Mayan Heads Smuggled Out of Guatemala Return Home After More Than 50 Years

C. Paton (2017). Ancient Mayan Heads Smuggled Out of Guatemala Return Home After More Than 50 Years. Newsweek. 10 November.

Two men arrested for Norway Viking museum heist

The Local (2017). Two men arrested for Norway Viking museum heist. The Local. 9 November.

Stolen Matisse Bronze Bust Returned To Swiss Museum

Artlyst (2017). Stolen Matisse Bronze Bust Returned To Swiss Museum. Artlyst. 9 November.

Poland aims to stop auction of painting lost in WWII

Radio Poland (2017). Poland aims to stop auction of painting lost in WWII. Radio Poland. 9 November.

Guatemala Welcomes Home Mayan Artifacts Rescued from Europe

Telesur (2017). Guatemala Welcomes Home Mayan Artifacts Rescued from Europe. Telesur. 9 November.

The Chinese art and antique market in Britain: challenges and opportunities

Lauren Xandra (2017). The Chinese art and antique market in Britain: challenges and opportunities. The Global Legal Post. 9 November.

Nazi art theft: How Hitler's art dealer amassed looted paintings to save his own skin

Michael Glover (2017). Nazi art theft: How Hitler's art dealer amassed looted paintings to save his own skin. The Independent. 8 November.

Valuable Fernando Botero bronze stolen from Parisian gallery

The City Paper (2017). Valuable Fernando Botero bronze stolen from Parisian gallery. The City Paper. 8 November.

Dark Side of the Boom: Georgina Adam on the relationship between art and money in the 21st Century

Colin Gleadell (2017). Dark Side of the Boom: Georgina Adam on the relationship between art and money in the 21st Century. The Telegraph. 7 November.

Russia and Israel sign historic deal to share digitised Gunzburg Collection

Anny Shaw (2017). Russia and Israel sign historic deal to share digitised Gunzburg Collection. The Art Newspaper. 7 November.

Looted by the Nazis: French court orders American couple to return Pissarro painting to Jewish heirs

David Chazan (2017). Looted by the Nazis: French court orders American couple to return Pissarro painting to Jewish heirs. The Telegraph. 7 November.

Lord Mayor of London returns Nazi-looted Dutch Old Master

Catherine Hickley (2017). Lord Mayor of London returns Nazi-looted Dutch Old Master. The Art Newspaper. 6 November.

2,500-year-old coins discovered in a desk in Kent

Jen Mills (2017). 2,500-year-old coins discovered in a desk in Kent. Metro. 6 November.

York Minster to be protected with anti-terror security blocks

BBC News (2017). York Minster to be protected with anti-terror security blocks. BBC News. 6 November.

Why Art Galleries Have Become a Ripe Target for Hackers (and Other Insights)

Tim Schneider (2017). Why Art Galleries Have Become a Ripe Target for Hackers (and Other Insights). ArtNet News. 6 November.

Oslo looks to track down 1,600 missing works of art

Jose Da Silva (2017). Oslo looks to track down 1,600 missing works of art. The Art Newspaper. 6 November.

The tricky process of returning Nazi-looted art

The Straits Times (2017). The tricky process of returning Nazi-looted art. The Straits Times. 6 November.

Painting looted by Nazis found on lord mayor of London's wall

Jack Malvern (2017). Painting looted by Nazis found on lord mayor of London's wall. The Times. 6 November.

Stolen statue returned to church in huge recovery

Elisabetta Povoledo (2017). Stolen statue returned to church in huge recovery. Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette. 4 November.

Secrets Of A Courbet "Ghost" Landscape In Switzerland

Virginie Nussbaum (2017). Secrets Of A Courbet "Ghost" Landscape In Switzerland. World Crunch. 3 November.

Solving art's mysteries online

Martin Hopkinson (2017). Solving art's mysteries online. Apollo. 3 November.

Fire at Moscow's art museum causes no damage to collections

Associated Press (2017). Fire at Moscow's art museum causes no damage to collections. 660 News. 3 November.

Khanenko Museum art collection in danger because heating not turned on

Interfax Ukraine (2017). Khanenko Museum art collection in danger because heating not turned on. Kyiv Post. 3 November.

Thieves Are Breaking Into Zoos and Stealing Rare Animals

Ben Crair (2017). Thieves Are Breaking Into Zoos and Stealing Rare Animals. National Geographic. 3 November.

How I threw away a work of modern art

David Chazan (2017). How I threw away a work of modern art. BBC News. 3 November.

Wealthy Mayfair art dealers hit by cyber attack costing them up to £1m

Ella Willis (2017). Wealthy Mayfair art dealers hit by cyber attack costing them up to £1m. Evening Standard. 3 November.

Photographing Museum Visitors Behaving Badly

Claire Voon (2017). Photographing Museum Visitors Behaving Badly. Hyperallergic. 2 November.

Victoria Cross mystery deepens as it emerges thief may have stolen soldier hero's ceremonial sword

Eleanor Steafel (2017). Victoria Cross mystery deepens as it emerges thief may have stolen soldier hero's ceremonial sword. The Telegraph. 2 November.

Nazi-era art hoard makes German exhibition debut in Bonn

Riham Alkousaa (2017). Nazi-era art hoard makes German exhibition debut in Bonn. Reuters. 2 November.

Collectors tackle rise in fake Modern Middle Eastern art

Tim Cornwell (2017). Collectors tackle rise in fake Modern Middle Eastern art. The Art Newspaper. 1 November.

Hidden Treasures of Nazis' Art Dealer Finally Go on Display

Melissa Eddy (2017). Hidden Treasures of Nazis' Art Dealer Finally Go on Display. The New York Times. 1 November.

Duke's Auctioneers fined over Alfred Wallis fakes

BBC News (2017). Duke's Auctioneers fined over Alfred Wallis fakes. BBC News. 31 October.

Zurich admits to 'losing' nearly a thousand works of art over the years

The Local (2017). Zurich admits to 'losing' nearly a thousand works of art over the years. The Local. 31 October.

Hungerford butler stole Faberge eggs, Picasso artwork and £1.9m of jewellery from friends of Prince Charles

The Reading Chronicle (2017). Hungerford butler stole Faberge eggs, Picasso artwork and £1.9m of jewellery from friends of Prince Charles. The Reading Chronicle. 31 October.

Hurghada airport officials foil attempt to smuggle 18th-century Coptic icon

Nevine El-Aref (2017). Hurghada airport officials foil attempt to smuggle 18th-century Coptic icon. Ahram Online. 29 October.

Gurlitt Nazi Looted Art Collection Goes On Display

Artlyst (2017). Gurlitt Nazi Looted Art Collection Goes On Display. Artlyst. 28 October.

The Victoria Cross mystery: museum accused of failing to properly investigate missing medal

Eleanor Steafel (2017). The Victoria Cross mystery: museum accused of failing to properly investigate missing medal. The Telegraph. 28 October.

Egypt retrieves 8 looted antiquities from France

Egypt Today (2017). Egypt retrieves 8 looted antiquities from France. Egypt Today. 28 October.

Four wrecks off south east England at risk

Katy Stickland (2017). Four wrecks off south east England at risk. Yachting & Boating World. 27 October.

Works hoarded by son of Nazi art dealer to go on public display

Kate Connolly (2017). Works hoarded by son of Nazi art dealer to go on public display. The Guardian. 27 October.

Greek Culture Ministry to Claim Two Stolen Antiquities up for Sale in London

Theo Ioannou (2017). Greek Culture Ministry to Claim Two Stolen Antiquities up for Sale in London. Greek Reporter. 26 October.

Remains stolen from burial caves return to Hawaii after more than a century

KHON (2017). Remains stolen from burial caves return to Hawaii after more than a century. KHON. 26 October.

Painting in Gurlitt hoard identified as Nazi loot—thanks to a tiny repair hole

Catherine Hickley (2017). Painting in Gurlitt hoard identified as Nazi loot—thanks to a tiny repair hole. The Art Newspaper. 26 October.

France to return 8 stolen ancient Egyptian artefacts on Thursday

Nevine El-Aref (2017). France to return 8 stolen ancient Egyptian artefacts on Thursday. Ahram Online. 25 October.

Turkey seeks return of 16th-century Quran from London

Anadolu Agency (2017). Turkey seeks return of 16th-century Quran from London. Daily Sabah. 24 October.

German State Returns Human Bones Stolen From Hawaii Caves

Associated Press (2017). German State Returns Human Bones Stolen From Hawaii Caves. US News. 23 October.

Looted Greek Antiquities Allegedly on Sale at London Art Fair

Philip Chrysopoulos (2017). Looted Greek Antiquities Allegedly on Sale at London Art Fair. Greek Reporter. 23 October.

Gurlitt art collection 'opportunity for Switzerland'

SwissInfo (2017). Gurlitt art collection 'opportunity for Switzerland'. SwissInfo. 22 October.

Hundreds of Italy's Churches Were Robbed of Artworks. This One Was Recovered.

Elisabetta Povoledo (2017). Hundreds of Italy's Churches Were Robbed of Artworks. This One Was Recovered.. The New York Times. 22 October.

Looted antiquities allegedly on sale at London Frieze Masters art fair

Howard Swains (2017). Looted antiquities allegedly on sale at London Frieze Masters art fair. The Guardian. 22 October.

Italy gets back looted mosaic from Emperor Caligula's ship

Reuters (2017). Italy gets back looted mosaic from Emperor Caligula's ship. Reuters. 22 October.

Victory for Matisse family in $4.5m cut-out battle with dealer

Vincent Noce (2017). Victory for Matisse family in $4.5m cut-out battle with dealer. The Art Newspaper. 20 October.

Kinkier than Thou: Pompidou Installs Doggie-Style Sculpture the Louvre Dumped

Claire Voon (2017). Kinkier than Thou: Pompidou Installs Doggie-Style Sculpture the Louvre Dumped. Hyperallergic. 20 October.

Ancient Roman artifacts repatriated to Italy following ICE probe

ICE (2017). Ancient Roman artifacts repatriated to Italy following ICE probe. ICE. 20 October.

Performance Artist Who Exposed Herself In Front of the "Mona Lisa" Is Acquitted

Joseph Nechvatal (2017). Performance Artist Who Exposed Herself In Front of the "Mona Lisa" Is Acquitted. Hyperallergic. 20 October.

National museum suffers £60,000 of thefts in five years

Emma O'Neill (2017). National museum suffers £60,000 of thefts in five years. STV. 20 October.

Found: A Mosaic From Caligula's Ceremonial Ship, Turned Into a Coffee Table

Sarah Laskow (2017). Found: A Mosaic From Caligula's Ceremonial Ship, Turned Into a Coffee Table. Atlas Obscura. 20 October.

Replica of Nelson's stolen jewel on display

Andrew Matthews (2017). Replica of Nelson's stolen jewel on display. The News. 20 October.

Pressure On Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation And Humboldt-Forum To Return Illegally Acquired Artefacts And Human Remains

Kwame Opoku (2017). Pressure On Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation And Humboldt-Forum To Return Illegally Acquired Artefacts And Human Remains. Modern Ghana. 20 October.

Drug dealer caught with stolen £1m Sir Stanley Spencer painting jailed

Patrick Greenfield (2017). Drug dealer caught with stolen £1m Sir Stanley Spencer painting jailed. The Guardian. 20 October.

Infamous art forger John Myatt reveals his secret: you have to love the artist

Gabriella Coslovich (2017). Infamous art forger John Myatt reveals his secret: you have to love the artist. The Sydney Morning Herald. 20 October.

Russian Artist Is Charged Over Fire at Central Bank Building in Paris

Anna Codrea-Rado (2017). Russian Artist Is Charged Over Fire at Central Bank Building in Paris. The New York Times. 19 October.

Tourist killed by falling masonry in famous Florence church

Associated Press (2017). Tourist killed by falling masonry in famous Florence church. The Guardian. 19 October.

A Remnant from Caligula's Ship, Once a Coffee Table, Heads Home

James C. McKinley (2017). A Remnant from Caligula's Ship, Once a Coffee Table, Heads Home. The New York Times. 19 October.

Lady Somerleyton loses heirloom pendant in Morrisons supermarket

BBC News (2017). Lady Somerleyton loses heirloom pendant in Morrisons supermarket. BBC News. 18 October.

Gardai recover iconic Finglas statue stolen during Hurricane Ophelia

Stephen McDermott (2017). Gardai recover iconic Finglas statue stolen during Hurricane Ophelia. Dublin Live. 18 October.

EU admits the Elgin Marbles will REMAIN in Britain after Brexit

Jon Rogers (2017). EU admits the Elgin Marbles will REMAIN in Britain after Brexit. Express. 18 October.

Beatrix Ruf Resigns From Amsterdam's Stedelijk Museum After Accusations of Conflict of Interest

Hili Perlson (2017). Beatrix Ruf Resigns From Amsterdam's Stedelijk Museum After Accusations of Conflict of Interest. ArtNet News. 17 October.

Larnaca CID seize stolen ancient Egyptian pot

Angelos Anastasiou (2017). Larnaca CID seize stolen ancient Egyptian pot. Cyprus Mail. 17 October.

Performance artist Pyotr Pavlensky sets fire to a bank in Paris

Sophia Kishkovsky (2017). Performance artist Pyotr Pavlensky sets fire to a bank in Paris. The Art Newspaper. 16 October.

Looted Benin bronzes to be lent back to Nigeria

Gareth Harris (2017). Looted Benin bronzes to be lent back to Nigeria. The Art Newspaper. 16 October.

Border guards seize ancient books on border with Crimea

Ukrinform (2017). Border guards seize ancient books on border with Crimea. Ukrinform. 16 October.

Censored 'sexual' sculpture finds new home at the Centre Pompidou

Gareth Harris (2017). Censored 'sexual' sculpture finds new home at the Centre Pompidou. The Art Newspaper. 13 October.

Viking loot plundered: Irish help sought in tracing artefacts

Lorna Siggins (2017). Viking loot plundered: Irish help sought in tracing artefacts. The Irish Times. 13 October.

Gurlitt's Swiss dealer breaks silence on his client

SwissInfo (2017). Gurlitt's Swiss dealer breaks silence on his client. Expatica. 12 October.

Border guards detain Briton who tried to smuggle collection of antiquities from Ukraine

Interfax Ukraine (2017). Border guards detain Briton who tried to smuggle collection of antiquities from Ukraine. Interfax Ukraine. 12 October.

Romanian Police recover 5,000 archaeological artifacts from treasure hunters

Romania Insider (2017). Romanian Police recover 5,000 archaeological artifacts from treasure hunters. Romania Insider. 11 October.

Nazi-looted painting by impressionist artist Pissarro fuels legal battle

Associated Press (2017). Nazi-looted painting by impressionist artist Pissarro fuels legal battle. Daily Sabah. 10 October.

UK finally steps-up to Chinese ivory efforts

Rupert Reid (2017). UK finally steps-up to Chinese ivory efforts. Sino. 9 October.

Police say plumber who stole $239K worth of comics, art from Sparta home fled to Italy

Michael Izzo (2017). Police say plumber who stole $239K worth of comics, art from Sparta home fled to Italy. Daily Record. 9 October.

V&A director calls for Exhibition Road to be fully pedestrianised after 11 injured in accident

Martin Bailey (2017). V&A director calls for Exhibition Road to be fully pedestrianised after 11 injured in accident. The Art Newspaper. 9 October.

Nazi-looted Pissarro painting at center of Paris legal tussle

Juliette Montesse (2017). Nazi-looted Pissarro painting at center of Paris legal tussle. The Times of Israel. 9 October.

The damage being done to our churches

KLFM (2017). The damage being done to our churches. KLFM. 6 October.

1,000 African Skulls Stolen for Racist Research in Germany Discovered in a Museum Basement

Kristin Hugo (2017). 1,000 African Skulls Stolen for Racist Research in Germany Discovered in a Museum Basement. Newsweek. 6 October.

Nighthawks cause damage at scheduled monument

Northumberland Gazette (2017). Nighthawks cause damage at scheduled monument. Northumberland Gazette. 6 October.

Italy's heritage under threat

Sophie Tavernese (2017). Italy's heritage under threat. EuroNews. 4 October.

Police release images of paintings stolen from art gallery

Laura Hammond (2017). Police release images of paintings stolen from art gallery. Nottingham Post. 4 October.

Burglars steal cash from New Walk Museum - but ignore priceless artefacts

Dan Martin (2017). Burglars steal cash from New Walk Museum - but ignore priceless artefacts. Leicester Mercury. 4 October.

From Rhino horns to Egyptian jewels - these are the items that have been stolen from Leicester's museums

Dan Martin (2017). From Rhino horns to Egyptian jewels - these are the items that have been stolen from Leicester's museums. Leicester Mercury. 4 October.

Mutter Museum to return skull of Australian soldier killed in WWI

Joseph A. Gambardello (2017). Mutter Museum to return skull of Australian soldier killed in WWI. Philly.com. 3 October.

Louvre Pulls Sculpture, Saying It Was Sexually Explicit

Robin Pogrebin (2017). Louvre Pulls Sculpture, Saying It Was Sexually Explicit. The New York Times. 2 October.

Artists using living proof that their work is genuine

Elizabeth Burden (2017). Artists using living proof that their work is genuine. The Times. 2 October.

Fraudster who tried to sell fake Greek bowl foiled by Poundland notebook

The Telegraph (2017). Fraudster who tried to sell fake Greek bowl foiled by Poundland notebook. The Telegraph. 2 October.

Thousands of artefacts 'missing' from Britain's top musuems

Martin Evans (2017). Thousands of artefacts 'missing' from Britain's top musuems. The Telegraph. 1 October.

Renoir painting stolen before auction near Paris

BBC News (2017). Renoir painting stolen before auction near Paris. BBC News. 30 September.

Matisse's heirs claim two cut-outs worth $4.5m

Vincent Noce (2017). Matisse's heirs claim two cut-outs worth $4.5m. The Art Newspaper. 29 September.

Police appeal for witnesses after 2000 pieces of silver stolen from Kent antiques dealer

Laura Chesters (2017). Police appeal for witnesses after 2000 pieces of silver stolen from Kent antiques dealer. Antiques Trade Gazette. 29 September.

Aivazovsky painting stolen from Russia in 1976 found in Switzerland

RAPSI (2017). Aivazovsky painting stolen from Russia in 1976 found in Switzerland. RAPSI. 29 September.

Ukraine and Russia fight over Crimean heritage

AFP (2017). Ukraine and Russia fight over Crimean heritage. The New Indian Express. 28 September.

'Nighthawk' artefacts hunters hit Hadrian's Wall area Roman site

Stuart Minting (2017). 'Nighthawk' artefacts hunters hit Hadrian's Wall area Roman site. The Northern Echo. 28 September.

Ghent: Two paintings returned to their owners after 78 years

Christopher Vincent (2017). Ghent: Two paintings returned to their owners after 78 years. The Brussels Times. 27 September.

Minister receives Briton who returned ancient jug

Daily Sabah (2017). Minister receives Briton who returned ancient jug. Daily Sabah. 26 September.

Looted statues, pottery returned to Italy after probe in NYC

Jennifer Peltz (2017). Looted statues, pottery returned to Italy after probe in NYC. The Province. 25 September.

Vandals spray swastika on Sculpture Projects Münster exhibit

Catherine Hickley (2017). Vandals spray swastika on Sculpture Projects Münster exhibit. The Art Newspaper. 25 September.

Roban las joyas de la Virgen de la Alegría de Majadahonda y destrozan el despacho parroquial de Santa Catalina

Jewels of the Virgen de la Alegría of Majadahonda stolen and parish office of St Catherine destroyed

Majadahonda Magazin (2017). Roban las joyas de la Virgen de la Alegría de Majadahonda y destrozan el despacho parroquial de Santa Catalina. Majadahonda Magazin. 25 September.

The Yeats Collection sale is only the latest sign of Ireland's broken heritage export system

Robert O'Byrne (2017). The Yeats Collection sale is only the latest sign of Ireland's broken heritage export system. Apollo. 25 September.

Marseille: A stele of Egyptian Stolen from a Museum in the Middle of the Day

A. Gelebart (2017). Marseille: A stele of Egyptian Stolen from a Museum in the Middle of the Day. The Sherbrooke Times. 24 September.

Ancient Hercules sarcophagus returns home to Turkey with splendid welcome

Daily Sabah (2017). Ancient Hercules sarcophagus returns home to Turkey with splendid welcome. Daily Sabah. 24 September.

Un detenido por robar piezas arqueológicas del yacimiento íbero de Ulldecona

One detained for stealing archaeological pieces from Iberian site of Ulldecona

"La Vanguardia" (2017). Un detenido por robar piezas arqueológicas del yacimiento íbero de Ulldecona. La Vanguardia. 24 September.

Berlin police laugh off theft of their own Nazi artefacts

David Charter (2017). Berlin police laugh off theft of their own Nazi artefacts. The Sunday Times. 22 September.

Kos quake caused 95 million euros in damages

eKathimerini (2017). Kos quake caused 95 million euros in damages. eKathimerini. 22 September.

Paphos mayor accuses foreign ministry staff of wrongdoing

George Psyllides (2017). Paphos mayor accuses foreign ministry staff of wrongdoing. Cyprus Mail. 22 September.

Stolen WW1 watch for bravery returned to Blyth museum

BBC News (2017). Stolen WW1 watch for bravery returned to Blyth museum. BBC News. 21 September.

National Gallery wins legal battle over Henri Matisse's Portrait of Greta Moll

Barney Henderson (2017). National Gallery wins legal battle over Henri Matisse's Portrait of Greta Moll. The Telegraph. 21 September.

Global market for forged and stolen artworks is thriving and underpoliced

Clive Williams (2017). Global market for forged and stolen artworks is thriving and underpoliced. The Sydney Morning Herald. 21 September.

National Gallery can keep 'stolen' Henri Matisse painting, judge rules

iNews (2017). National Gallery can keep 'stolen' Henri Matisse painting, judge rules. iNews. 21 September.

NBI: Nine face possible charges in major art forgery case

YLE (2017). NBI: Nine face possible charges in major art forgery case. YLE. 20 September.

Sarcophagus of Hercules set in place

Daily Sabah (2017). Sarcophagus of Hercules set in place. Daily Sabah. 20 September.

Watch awarded to honour war hero's bravery returned five months after being stolen

Michael Muncaster (2017). Watch awarded to honour war hero's bravery returned five months after being stolen. Chronicle Live. 20 September.

A £30k painting created by Joan Collins' son turned up at an Isle of Sheppey bootfair

Joy Basu (2017). A £30k painting created by Joan Collins' son turned up at an Isle of Sheppey bootfair. Kent Live. 20 September.

Stolen church items found after tipoff during confession

Times of Malta (2017). Stolen church items found after tipoff during confession. Times of Malta. 19 September.

Two men jailed over Dumfries gold medal theft

ITV (2017). Two men jailed over Dumfries gold medal theft. ITV. 19 September.

Bring back the Met's art and antiquities squad

James Ratcliffe (2017). Bring back the Met's art and antiquities squad. Apollo. 19 September.

Germany launches internet portal to fight art trafficking

Catherine Hickley (2017). Germany launches internet portal to fight art trafficking. The Art Newspaper. 19 September.

Dozens of rare John Lennon prints discovered during police art theft investigation

Patrick Sawer (2017). Dozens of rare John Lennon prints discovered during police art theft investigation. The Telegraph. 19 September.

Car booter unwittingly buys stolen £30,000 painting for £40 before handing it to police

Joe Mellor (2017). Car booter unwittingly buys stolen £30,000 painting for £40 before handing it to police. The London Economic. 17 September.

Who Stole 'The Big Maple Leaf,' the Biggest Coin in the World?

Allison McNearney (2017). Who Stole 'The Big Maple Leaf,' the Biggest Coin in the World?. The Daily Beast. 16 September.

Monaco's Justice Minister Resigns After Texts Reveal 'Vast Influence Peddling' in Billion-Dollar Art Fraud Case

Eileen Kinsella (2017). Monaco's Justice Minister Resigns After Texts Reveal 'Vast Influence Peddling' in Billion-Dollar Art Fraud Case. ArtNet News. 15 September.

Man admits Olympic medal theft from Dumfries museum

BBC News (2017). Man admits Olympic medal theft from Dumfries museum. BBC News. 15 September.

Terry Bradley gallery 'delighted' stolen art is found

BBC News (2017). Terry Bradley gallery 'delighted' stolen art is found. BBC News. 15 September.

Man charged with antiquities theft over fossils

eKathimerini (2017). Man charged with antiquities theft over fossils. eKathimerini. 15 September.

Thieves break into Armenian Orthodox church in Istanbul's Beyoğlu, steal artefacts

Hurriyet Daily News (2017). Thieves break into Armenian Orthodox church in Istanbul's Beyoğlu, steal artefacts. Hurriyet Daily News. 15 September.

'Stolen art' and ammunition found in west Belfast

BBC News (2017). 'Stolen art' and ammunition found in west Belfast. BBC News. 14 September.

Imitation Banksy artist's work dubbed 'vandalism' by the Creative Foundation in Folkestone

Kent Live (2017). Imitation Banksy artist's work dubbed 'vandalism' by the Creative Foundation in Folkestone. Kent Live. 14 September.

Fossil footprints of early human ancestor stolen from archaeological site in Kasteli, Crete

Tornos News (2017). Fossil footprints of early human ancestor stolen from archaeological site in Kasteli, Crete. Tornos News. 14 September.

Roman sarcophagus of Hercules returns home to Turkey

Hurriyet Daily News (2017). Roman sarcophagus of Hercules returns home to Turkey. Hurriyet Daily News. 14 September.

UK's restitution powers to be extended indefinitely for Nazi-era loot

Martin Bailey (2017). UK's restitution powers to be extended indefinitely for Nazi-era loot. The Art Newspaper. 13 September.

Olympian Rhona Howie 'gutted' by Dumfries gold medal theft

BBC News (2017). Olympian Rhona Howie 'gutted' by Dumfries gold medal theft. BBC News. 13 September.

West London antiques cheat pleads guilty to attempts to defraud auction houses

Laura Chesters (2017). West London antiques cheat pleads guilty to attempts to defraud auction houses. Antiques Trade Gazette. 13 September.

Art dealer who stole celebrity portraits of the Rolling Stones, Princess Diana and Bob Dylan jailed for four years

Rod Minchin (2017). Art dealer who stole celebrity portraits of the Rolling Stones, Princess Diana and Bob Dylan jailed for four years. The Independent. 13 September.

Police in Italy fight back against theft of art from churches

The Local (2017). Police in Italy fight back against theft of art from churches. The Local. 13 September.

Italy police recover $8.4m worth of stolen church art

The News (2017). Italy police recover $8.4m worth of stolen church art. The News. 13 September.

Stone stackers at ancient sites could face jail, warns Historic England

Steven Morris (2017). Stone stackers at ancient sites could face jail, warns Historic England. The Guardian. 13 September.

Government ratifies Hague Convention on protecting cultural property

Media & Sport" "Department for Digital, Culture (2017). Government ratifies Hague Convention on protecting cultural property. Gov.uk. 12 September.

Time of the essence in race to restore art looted by the Nazis

Marcus Dysch (2017). Time of the essence in race to restore art looted by the Nazis. The Jewish Chronicle. 12 September.

How can museums speed up the return of art looted during the Nazi era?

Catherine Hickley (2017). How can museums speed up the return of art looted during the Nazi era?. The Art Newspaper. 11 September.

The amazing story of how Soviet Russians pirated music in the 1950s

Al Newstead (2017). The amazing story of how Soviet Russians pirated music in the 1950s. Tone Deaf. 8 September.

Forgery: Bona fide or bogus?

Gareth Harris (2017). Forgery: Bona fide or bogus?. Financial Times. 8 September.

Ancient 'fairy fort' in Tyrone badly damaged by diggers before PSNI move in

Eamon Sweeney (2017). Ancient 'fairy fort' in Tyrone badly damaged by diggers before PSNI move in. Belfast Telegraph. 8 September.

The Paternity Saga That Dug Up Salvador Dalí, Explained

Ilana Herzig (2017). The Paternity Saga That Dug Up Salvador Dalí, Explained. Artsy. 7 September.

Cospicua men charged with stealing €34,000 worth of items from parish church

Matthew Agius (2017). Cospicua men charged with stealing €34,000 worth of items from parish church. Malta Today. 7 September.

Bruce Seals may be fake but 'still important for Scotland's history'

Dunfermline Press (2017). Bruce Seals may be fake but 'still important for Scotland's history'. Dunfermline Press. 7 September.

The Netherlands Is Still Hoarding a Massive Collection of Art Looted From Jews by Nazis

Avraham Roet (2017). The Netherlands Is Still Hoarding a Massive Collection of Art Looted From Jews by Nazis. Haaretz. 7 September.

Two in court on Cospicua church robbery charges

Times of Malta (2017). Two in court on Cospicua church robbery charges. Times of Malta. 7 September.

Electric Picnic thieves stole art installation by 90 year old nun

Fiona Kelly (2017). Electric Picnic thieves stole art installation by 90 year old nun. Buzz. 6 September.

Morocco opens an investigation into the selling of dinosaur fossils on the Internet

Al Arabiya (2017). Morocco opens an investigation into the selling of dinosaur fossils on the Internet. Al Arabiya. 6 September.

Heartless thieves steal mosaics designed by Perthshire school children

Paul Reoch (2017). Heartless thieves steal mosaics designed by Perthshire school children. The Courier. 6 September.

German Police Uncover $3 Million Art Heist, Including Baselitz Work

Edmund Heaphy (2017). German Police Uncover $3 Million Art Heist, Including Baselitz Work. The New York Times. 5 September.

Le fisc fait irruption dans l'affaire Bouvier

Tax authorities intervene in the Bouvier affair

Alexandre Haederli (2017). Le fisc fait irruption dans l'affaire Bouvier. Tribune de Genéve. 4 September.

Marcellin Desboutin's stolen painting found after 28 years

Blouin Artinfo (2017). Marcellin Desboutin's stolen painting found after 28 years. Blouin Artinfo. 4 September.

'Fake' Tom Roberts painting bought for £7,500 could sell for £300,000 after BBC show reveals it's genuine

Jonathan Pearlman (2017). 'Fake' Tom Roberts painting bought for £7,500 could sell for £300,000 after BBC show reveals it's genuine. The Telegraph. 4 September.

Jailed YouTuber: 'Not proud' of prank

Calum Macdonald (2017). Jailed YouTuber: 'Not proud' of prank. BBC News. 3 September.

Caravaggio the criminal: The violent life and crimes of an artistic genius

Noah Charney (2017). Caravaggio the criminal: The violent life and crimes of an artistic genius. Salon. 3 September.

Italy displays marble Roman head stolen in World War II

Associated Press (2017). Italy displays marble Roman head stolen in World War II. The Times of Israel. 2 September.

Italy displays marble Roman head stolen in World War II

Associated Press (2017). Italy displays marble Roman head stolen in World War II. The Times of Israel. 2 September.

A Green Light for Art Criminals?

Scott Reyburn (2017). A Green Light for Art Criminals?. The New York Times. 1 September.

Germany investigating cultural goods lost under communists

Associated Press (2017). Germany investigating cultural goods lost under communists. Timmins Today. 1 September.

European Summit to Discuss the Return of Looted West African Art

Ben Panko (2017). European Summit to Discuss the Return of Looted West African Art. Smithsonian. 31 August.

Ex-Polish president's waiter on trial over theft of painting

PAP (2017). Ex-Polish president's waiter on trial over theft of painting. Radio Poland. 31 August.

The Art World Calls This Man When Masterpieces Go Missing

Alanna Martinez (2017). The Art World Calls This Man When Masterpieces Go Missing. Observer. 31 August.

The Mystery Behind The Lost Books Of A Cherished Lublin Yeshiva

Barbara Finkelstein (2017). The Mystery Behind The Lost Books Of A Cherished Lublin Yeshiva. Forward. 31 August.

Illegal treasure-hunter arrested in Crete

eKathimerini (2017). Illegal treasure-hunter arrested in Crete. eKathimerini. 31 August.

Meet the Archaeologist Who Helps Find Stolen Art

Erin Blakemore (2017). Meet the Archaeologist Who Helps Find Stolen Art. History. 30 August.

Catacomb thieves drill into Paris cellar to swipe €250,000 of top wine

Henry Samuel (2017). Catacomb thieves drill into Paris cellar to swipe €250,000 of top wine. The Telegraph. 30 August.

Italy relaxes stringent export laws for post-war art

Hannah McGivern, Anna Brady (2017). Italy relaxes stringent export laws for post-war art. The Art Newspaper. 30 August.

Briton arrested in Spanish hotel on suspicion of stealing ancient artifacts from Italy

James Badcock, Nick Squires (2017). Briton arrested in Spanish hotel on suspicion of stealing ancient artifacts from Italy. The Telegraph. 29 August.

Court Grants Billionaire Rybolovlev's Request for Sotheby's Documents in Ongoing Feud With 'Freeport King'

Eileen Kinsella (2017). Court Grants Billionaire Rybolovlev's Request for Sotheby's Documents in Ongoing Feud With 'Freeport King'. ArtNet News. 29 August.

Pagans demand return of church buildings 'stolen' 1,300 years ago

Olivia Rudgard (2017). Pagans demand return of church buildings 'stolen' 1,300 years ago. The Telegraph. 27 August.

Greece could use Brexit to recover 'stolen' Parthenon art

Kathleen Schuster (2017). Greece could use Brexit to recover 'stolen' Parthenon art. DW. 26 August.

Russia and Ukraine's battle over Crimean heritage heats up

Sophia Kishkovsky (2017). Russia and Ukraine's battle over Crimean heritage heats up. The Art Newspaper. 25 August.

Saving Italy's earthquake art

Margaret Stenhouse (2017). Saving Italy's earthquake art. Wanted in Rome. 24 August.

Eleven in court over Bulmers cider family art robbery

BBC News (2017). Eleven in court over Bulmers cider family art robbery. BBC News. 24 August.

Suspect in multi-million pound art heist at Bulmers magnates' mansion has fled UK on 'one-way ticket', court hears

Nicola Harley (2017). Suspect in multi-million pound art heist at Bulmers magnates' mansion has fled UK on 'one-way ticket', court hears. The Telegraph. 24 August.

Follow our example and return Nazi-looted art, German bakery firm urges companies

Daniel Sugarman (2017). Follow our example and return Nazi-looted art, German bakery firm urges companies. The Jewish Chronicle. 23 August.

Briton arrested in Turkey over coins he found while snorkelling

Kevin Rawlinson (2017). Briton arrested in Turkey over coins he found while snorkelling. The Guardian. 23 August.

Cologne secures cathedral in light of Sagrada Familia terror plot

DW (2017). Cologne secures cathedral in light of Sagrada Familia terror plot. DW. 23 August.

Sagrada Familia Among Sites Targeted by Barcelona Terrorists

Claire Voon (2017). Sagrada Familia Among Sites Targeted by Barcelona Terrorists. Hyperallergic. 23 August.

Six Men Charged with Illegal Diving for Antiquities in Mani

Theo Ioannou (2017). Six Men Charged with Illegal Diving for Antiquities in Mani. Greek Reporter. 23 August.

'We should give back art looted by the Nazis'

Joe Miller (2017). 'We should give back art looted by the Nazis'. BBC News. 22 August.

Man who made £30,000 faking Norman Cornish artwork told to repay £1

Frances Perraudin (2017). Man who made £30,000 faking Norman Cornish artwork told to repay £1. The Guardian. 22 August.

Ancient coffin breaks as child put in it at Southend museum

BBC News (2017). Ancient coffin breaks as child put in it at Southend museum. BBC News. 22 August.

400 Viking objects stolen in Norway museum heist

AFP (2017). 400 Viking objects stolen in Norway museum heist. The Express Tribune. 20 August.

Met Police unit tasked with targeting art thieves faces closure after detectives moved to cover Grenfell tragedy

The Telegraph (2017). Met Police unit tasked with targeting art thieves faces closure after detectives moved to cover Grenfell tragedy. The Telegraph. 16 August.

Preocupación en Cantabria Ante el Robo de Campanas en Las Iglesias Rurales del Norte de España

Concern in Cantabria about the Theft of Bells from Churches in Northern Spain

Francisco Medina (2017). Preocupación en Cantabria Ante el Robo de Campanas en Las Iglesias Rurales del Norte de España. Mituin. 16 August.

Conservators remove fungus and cobwebs from Gurlitt hoard

Catherine Hickley (2017). Conservators remove fungus and cobwebs from Gurlitt hoard. The Art Newspaper. 15 August.

Items Recovered from Wreck of Elgin's Ship off Kythira

Tasos Kokkinidis (2017). Items Recovered from Wreck of Elgin's Ship off Kythira. Greek Reporter. 15 August.

Thieves steal ancient chest from church at Ringstead, near Hunstanton

Chris Bishop (2017). Thieves steal ancient chest from church at Ringstead, near Hunstanton. Eastern Daily Press. 14 August.

High-value objects stolen from Norway museum

The Local (2017). High-value objects stolen from Norway museum. The Local. 14 August.

Their fathers saved a priceless Dutch art collection from the Nazis

Denise Ryan (2017). Their fathers saved a priceless Dutch art collection from the Nazis. The Province. 12 August.

Western museums try to forge deal with west Africa to return the Benin bronzes

Ben Quinn (2017). Western museums try to forge deal with west Africa to return the Benin bronzes. The Guardian. 12 August.

Greek Police help Egyptian peers arrest antiquities trader

eKathimerini (2017). Greek Police help Egyptian peers arrest antiquities trader. eKathimerini. 12 August.

FSB opens probe into theft of Chelyabinsk meteorite's fragment

RAPSI (2017). FSB opens probe into theft of Chelyabinsk meteorite's fragment. RAPSI. 11 August.

Thieves steal 'potentially deadly weapon' from Heage Windmill in Derbyshire

Robbie Gordon (2017). Thieves steal 'potentially deadly weapon' from Heage Windmill in Derbyshire. Derby Telegraph. 10 August.

It ain't easel: Canonbury street artist has kit stolen

James Morris (2017). It ain't easel: Canonbury street artist has kit stolen. Islington Gazette. 10 August.

Burglar admits damaging ancient wooden panel at Carlisle cathedral

News and Star (2017). Burglar admits damaging ancient wooden panel at Carlisle cathedral. News and Star. 10 August.

'Not one picture should leave this island' Churchill's cry as he hid treasured art in a Welsh quarry out of Hitler's clutches

Steffan Rhys, Abigail O'Leary (2017). 'Not one picture should leave this island' Churchill's cry as he hid treasured art in a Welsh quarry out of Hitler's clutches. Mirror. 9 August.

Designer jewellery stolen from museum in 'heartbreaking' raid

Matt Discombe (2017). Designer jewellery stolen from museum in 'heartbreaking' raid. Gloucestershire Live. 9 August.

Road.cc reader donates rare plastic bike to replace stolen museum piece

Laura Laker (2017). Road.cc reader donates rare plastic bike to replace stolen museum piece. Road.cc. 9 August.

The Strange, Sad Story of Joe Orton, His Lover, and 72 Stolen Library Books

Natasha Frost (2017). The Strange, Sad Story of Joe Orton, His Lover, and 72 Stolen Library Books. Atlas Obscura. 9 August.

What Became of Europe's Nazi-Looted Libraries?

Daniel Witkin (2017). What Became of Europe's Nazi-Looted Libraries?. Forward. 8 August.

Desaparece una figura de un Niño Jesús durante una procesión

FPA (2017). Desaparece una figura de un Niño Jesús durante una procesión. Diario de Sevilla. 8 August.

Thieves target historic Portuguese decorative tiles

The Sun Daily (2017). Thieves target historic Portuguese decorative tiles. The Sun Daily. 8 August.

Germany Returns Books Stolen by Nazis to Holocaust Survivors, Heirs

JTA (2017). Germany Returns Books Stolen by Nazis to Holocaust Survivors, Heirs. The Jerusalem Post. 7 August.

Making old bones: Joint Mitnor cave reopens with replica fossils

Maev Kennedy (2017). Making old bones: Joint Mitnor cave reopens with replica fossils. The Guardian. 7 August.

Why Is Modigliani Catnip for Forgers? The Fakes (and Feuds) Behind One of the Art Market's Most Dangerous Artists

Lorena Muñoz-Alonso (2017). Why Is Modigliani Catnip for Forgers? The Fakes (and Feuds) Behind One of the Art Market's Most Dangerous Artists. ArtNet News. 7 August.

Weaning Itself From Elephant Ivory, China Turns to Mammoths

Steven Lee Myers (2017). Weaning Itself From Elephant Ivory, China Turns to Mammoths. The New York Times. 6 August.

La 'banda de las campanas' que arrasa las iglesias rurales: "No van a dejar ni una"

The 'Bells gang" that devastate rural churches: "they won't leave a single one"

David Brunat (2017). La 'banda de las campanas' que arrasa las iglesias rurales: "No van a dejar ni una". El Confidencial. 6 August.

Detenido tras robar donativos de los feligreses y un cofre del siglo XVIII de una iglesia de Puente Genil

Arrest made for theft of parishioner donations and 18th century chest from Puente Genil church

ABC Spain (2017). Detenido tras robar donativos de los feligreses y un cofre del siglo XVIII de una iglesia de Puente Genil. ABC Spain. 5 August.

Paris Space Invaders street art stolen by 'city workers'

BBC News (2017). Paris Space Invaders street art stolen by 'city workers'. BBC News. 4 August.

80 Years After Hitler's 'Degenerate Art' Show, Two German Museums Confront Its Dark Legacy

Henri Neuendorf (2017). 80 Years After Hitler's 'Degenerate Art' Show, Two German Museums Confront Its Dark Legacy. ArtNet News. 4 August.

Thieves steal Paris street art in broad daylight

The Connexion (2017). Thieves steal Paris street art in broad daylight. The Connexion. 4 August.

Ancient Statues Torn Down, Smashed And Discarded During French Revolution Rescued By Scientists

Josh Lowe (2017). Ancient Statues Torn Down, Smashed And Discarded During French Revolution Rescued By Scientists. Newsweek. 4 August.

Movies From Alice Springs to Buckingham Palace: the fight for Albert Namatjira's legacy

Stephanie Convery (2017). Movies From Alice Springs to Buckingham Palace: the fight for Albert Namatjira's legacy. The Guardian. 4 August.

Meet the Greek Archaeologist Chasing Looted Antiquities but Shunned by Greece

Tasos Kokkinidis (2017). Meet the Greek Archaeologist Chasing Looted Antiquities but Shunned by Greece. Greek Reporter. 4 August.

Historic cave is set to reopen after break-in

Steve Peacock (2017). Historic cave is set to reopen after break-in. Totnes Times. 4 August.

More than £250,000 needed for alarms for Norfolk's churches

KL (2017). More than £250,000 needed for alarms for Norfolk's churches. KL. 3 August.

Back-to-Back Looting Scandals Hit the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Katherine McGrath (2017). Back-to-Back Looting Scandals Hit the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Architectural Digest. 3 August.

Rare bicycle stolen from Williton's Bakelite Museum

Somerset County Gazette (2017). Rare bicycle stolen from Williton's Bakelite Museum. Somerset County Gazette. 3 August.

Meet the Art World's Antiquities Sleuth

Kelly Crow (2017). Meet the Art World's Antiquities Sleuth. The Wall Street Journal. 2 August.

Not a Pretty Picture: Modigliani Exhibit Closes Amid Claims of Forgeries

Mindy Weisberger (2017). Not a Pretty Picture: Modigliani Exhibit Closes Amid Claims of Forgeries. Live Science. 2 August.

The Artist Didn't Steal From Auschwitz, but Rather, From Other Artists

Shaul Setter (2017). The Artist Didn't Steal From Auschwitz, but Rather, From Other Artists. Haaretz. 2 August.

Famous statue of King Olav vandalised

Oskar Aanmoen (2017). Famous statue of King Olav vandalised. Royal Central. 1 August.

Stolen Guercino painting will need a year of conservation

Hannah McGivern, Stefano Luppi (2017). Stolen Guercino painting will need a year of conservation. The Art Newspaper. 1 August.

Spanish Police Arrest Collector's Disgruntled Employee for Alleged Basquiat Theft in Mallorca

Lorena Muñoz-Alonso (2017). Spanish Police Arrest Collector's Disgruntled Employee for Alleged Basquiat Theft in Mallorca. ArtNet News. 1 August.

With Repeat Attacks, Skulptur Projekte Münster Proves a Playground for Thieves and Vandals

Naomi Rea (2017). With Repeat Attacks, Skulptur Projekte Münster Proves a Playground for Thieves and Vandals. ArtNet News. 1 August.

When Picasso Went on Trial for Stealing the Mona Lisa

Ian Shank (2017). When Picasso Went on Trial for Stealing the Mona Lisa. Artsy. 1 August.

Thieves damage Koki Tanaka work at Sculpture Projects Münster

Catherine Hickley (2017). Thieves damage Koki Tanaka work at Sculpture Projects Münster. The Art Newspaper. 1 August.

Antiques dealer alerts trade to fraud after scam involving 18th century painting

Laura Chesters (2017). Antiques dealer alerts trade to fraud after scam involving 18th century painting. Antiques Trade Gazette. 1 August.

Artist appeals for return of 'stolen' painting

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

A Picasso mystery examined by 60 Minutes

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

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.

Kos Archaeological Museum assesses quake damage

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

Stolen Sword Recovered in London Auction House

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cospicua parish church gets security alarms

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Boost for families over Nazi-looted art claims

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Spanish police recover three stolen Francis Bacon paintings

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

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.

Spanish police recover three stolen Francis Bacon paintings

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

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.

Louvre paintings damaged in downpour

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

'Masterpiece' Cheddars Stolen from English Cheese Competition

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