Studies by Christopher Chippindale and David Gill of the University of Wales Swansea on the material and intellectual consequences of collecting antiquities, with related links.
The Guardian reports that Britain has become the centre for criminal traffick in ancient manuscripts and historic books.
Human Rights Action pleads with the Kanazawa College of Arts in Japan to return an 11th-century iconic door looted from Cyprus. Includes photograph.
The Hellenic Ministry of Culture rejoices in the recovery of the priceless collection of artifacts stolen from the Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth in 1990. Illustrated catalogue.
At University of Cambridge to research and highlight damage caused by looting of archaeological sites. Publishes periodical Culture Without Context. Information on latest news, events, information, legal conventions, resources.
Discusses problems of art theft during business hours and how museums and other facilities have responded.
Giles Tremlett reports in the Guardian that Spanish police have captured 100 archaeological robbers in an operation that netted a vast haul of antiques up to 5,000 years old.
News reports of cultural property incidents, such as art theft, looting of art in wartime, fire and forgery worldwide.
Two Turner paintings from the Tate galleries' collection, stolen while on display in Germany eight years ago, are found.
This Belgian initiative aims to assist the police in Belgium and elsewhere in the recovery and return of stolen antiques. Register stolen art pieces. Newsletters.
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