Clik here to view.
“Getty Goddess” Returned to Italy
The mysterious statue dubbed the “Getty Goddess” has been repatriated to Italy. The identity of the goddess remains a mystery – many believe it to be the Queen of the Underworld, Persephone. The statue...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Ancient Afghan Sites Threatened by Mining
Sites located in unstable regions of the world (especially those in active conflict) are perpetually in danger due to violence, lack of over-sight, and higher rates of criminal activity (such as...
View ArticleClik here to view.
AIA’s Formal Statement on the Belitung Shipwreck & the Smithsonian
Previously, I posted on the controversy surrounding the Smithsonian’s exhibit of materials looted from the Belitung Shipwreck. You can read those articles here: Museums & Looted Antiquities:...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Smithsonian Postpones Belitung Exhibit in the Midst of Controversy
The Smithsonian Museum’s Sackler Gallery has formally postponed its exhibit of the Belitung shipwreck in order to address the controversy surrounding the artifacts origins from a looted shipwreck site....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Statue of Roman Emperor Caligula Discovered in Italy
A statue of the Roman Emperor Caligula was recently uncovered at an illegal dig in Italy. There are fewer statues of the Roman Emperor as he suffered a damnatio memoriae (erasure of his name from...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Fall of Zahi Hawass (via Smithsonian)
On the wake of the recent Zahi Hawass story, Smithsonian Magazine has done an in-depth analysis of the man, the politics, and the state of Egypt. The Fall of Zahi Hawass – The Smithsonian Magazine It...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Update on Libya’s Antiquities
In the wake of the civil unrest in the Libya, the state of its antiquities has been cause for concern for scholars and archaeologists. Due to the current political state, independent reporters and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
“Treasure of Benghazi” Stolen From Tumultuous Libya
After the death of Muammar Gaddafi has provided a brief respite for Libyans. As the civilization begins to take a catalogue, one of the greatest heists in history has been publicized. The so called...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Test Your Knowledge on Art Theft
Today’s BBC Quiz is on Art Theft, test your knowledge of the most famous art heists in history! Test your knowledge here.
View ArticleClik here to view.
Artifacts at Ancient Olympia Stolen at Gunpoint
Thieves robbed the museum at Olympia (the site of the ancient Olympic Games). Two armed masked men smashed display cases and grabbed priceless artifacts (at least 60) after overpowering guards at the...
View Article