How a Sacred Indonesian Artifact Ended Up On The Fourth Floor of Mundelein
(Indonesia; United States of America)Heather Higgins (2022). How a Sacred Indonesian Artifact Ended Up On The Fourth Floor of Mundelein. Loyola Phoenix. 26 October.
India demands return of stolen antique idols from US museum
(India; United States of America)Taniya Dutta (2022). India demands return of stolen antique idols from US museum. The National News. 26 October.
Two antique idols stolen from Tiruvarur temple 50 years ago, traced to United States
(India; United States of America)R. Sivaraman (2022). Two antique idols stolen from Tiruvarur temple 50 years ago, traced to United States. The Hindu. 25 October.
`Wealth is a curse': Hobby Lobby founder says he's giving away his company instead of keeping it in the family because he `chose God'
(United States of America)Alena Botros (2022). `Wealth is a curse': Hobby Lobby founder says he's giving away his company instead of keeping it in the family because he `chose God'. Fortune. 25 October.
UC Berkeley to repatriate thousands of ancestral remains to Indigenous tribes: 'Restorative justice'
(United States of America)Jisha Joseph (2022). UC Berkeley to repatriate thousands of ancestral remains to Indigenous tribes: 'Restorative justice'. Upworthy. 24 October.
Going home: Big Medicine will be returned to CSKT tribes from historical society
(United States of America)Darrell Ehrlick (2022). Going home: Big Medicine will be returned to CSKT tribes from historical society. Daily Montanan. 23 October.
U.S. returns 307 antiquities, valued at nearly $4 million, to India
(India; United States of America)R. Sivaraman (2022). U.S. returns 307 antiquities, valued at nearly $4 million, to India. The Hindu. 18 October.
Department of Interior Proposes Overhaul of NAGPRA
(United States of America)Jenna Kunze (2022). Department of Interior Proposes Overhaul of NAGPRA. Native News Online. 13 October.
Two stolen antique idols from Tamil Nadu traced to Kansas City
(India; United States of America)India Narrative (2022). Two stolen antique idols from Tamil Nadu traced to Kansas City. India Narrative. 13 October.
Mass. museum returns sacred Native American items from its collection
(United States of America)Ryan Mancini (2022). Mass. museum returns sacred Native American items from its collection. Masslive. 11 October.
Sacred items in Barre library's museum to be returned to Sioux
(United States of America)Mark Pratt (2022). Sacred items in Barre library's museum to be returned to Sioux. Telegram & Gazette. 11 October.
University of California, Berkeley repatriates cultural artifacts to Indigenous tribe
(United States of America)Jeffery Brown, Lena I. Jackson (2022). University of California, Berkeley repatriates cultural artifacts to Indigenous tribe. PBS. 10 October.
The repatriation of Evangelistary Manuscript 220 at the Patriarchal and Stavropegial Monastery of Eikosiphoinissa
(Greece; Turkey; United States of America)Orthodox Times (2022). The repatriation of Evangelistary Manuscript 220 at the Patriarchal and Stavropegial Monastery of Eikosiphoinissa. Orthodox Times. 29 September.
Thousand-year-old Gospel manuscript to return to Greek monastery in Museum of the Bible repatriation
(Greece; Turkey; United States of America)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.
Homecoming: More than 250 artefacts returned to the Kingdom in five years
(Cambodia; United States of America; Japan; Hungary; Thailand; United Kingdom)Khmer Times (2022). Homecoming: More than 250 artefacts returned to the Kingdom in five years. Khmer Times. 22 September.
T.N. Police's Idol Wing claims ownership of Kala Samhara Moorthy idol auctioned in U.S.
(India; United States of America)R. Sivaraman (2022). T.N. Police's Idol Wing claims ownership of Kala Samhara Moorthy idol auctioned in U.S.. The Hindu. 22 September.
TN's Rs 34 crore worth idol traced to USA
(India; United States of America)DT Next (2022). TN's Rs 34 crore worth idol traced to USA. DT Next. 22 September.
Mona Lisa of the East: A long lost Nepali woodcarving rediscovered
(Nepal; United States of America)Bibek Sitaula (2021). Mona Lisa of the East: A long lost Nepali woodcarving rediscovered. The Himalayan. 2 September.
U.S. Returns Trove of Looted Antiquities to Pakistan
(Pakistan; United States of America)OCCRP (2021). U.S. Returns Trove of Looted Antiquities to Pakistan. OCCRP. 31 August.
How The Museums Of Yale And Harvard House Stolen, Ill-Gotten Indian Artefacts
(India; United States of America)S. Vijay Kumar (2021). How The Museums Of Yale And Harvard House Stolen, Ill-Gotten Indian Artefacts. Swarajya. 30 August.
Stolen Buddhist artefacts return to Thailand
(Thailand; United States of America)Karnjana Karnjanatawe (2021). Stolen Buddhist artefacts return to Thailand. Bangkok Post. 19 August.
Watchdog Group Links Rubin-Ladd Foundation, a Prolific Museum Benefactor, to Jailed Antiquities Dealer Subhash Kapoor
(India; United States of America)Dorian Batycka (2021). Watchdog Group Links Rubin-Ladd Foundation, a Prolific Museum Benefactor, to Jailed Antiquities Dealer Subhash Kapoor. ArtNet News. 18 August.
Indigenous people find legal, cultural barriers to protect sacred spaces off tribal lands
(United States of America)Debra Utacia Krol (2021). Indigenous people find legal, cultural barriers to protect sacred spaces off tribal lands. AZ Central. 16 August.
Sacred Indigenous Objects Returned to Southeast
(United States of America)KINY (2021). Sacred Indigenous Objects Returned to Southeast. KINY. 13 August.
US hands over lost antiques to Nepal
(Nepal; United States of America)The Himalayan Times (2021). US hands over lost antiques to Nepal. The Himalayan Times. 3 April.
US government hands over lost antiquities to Nepal
(Nepal; United States of America)Khabarhub (2021). US government hands over lost antiquities to Nepal. Khabarhub. 2 April.
Manhattan District Attorney returns 18th Century Buddha statues to Sri Lanka
(Sri Lanka; United States of America)Colombo Gazette (2021). Manhattan District Attorney returns 18th Century Buddha statues to Sri Lanka. Colombo Gazette. 27 March.
Ancient lintels coming home
(Thailand; United States of America)Ploenpote Atthakor (2021). Ancient lintels coming home. Bangkok Post. 26 March.
Two Thai artifacts in a San Francisco museum were stolen. Now, they're on their way home
(Thailand; United States of America)Jennifer Lu (2021). Two Thai artifacts in a San Francisco museum were stolen. Now, they're on their way home. Los Angeles Times. 26 March.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office: Manhattan D.A.'S Office Returns Pair Of Statues Seized Pursuant To The Investigation Of Subhash Kapoor
(Sri Lanka; United States of America)Patch (2021). Manhattan District Attorney's Office: Manhattan D.A.'S Office Returns Pair Of Statues Seized Pursuant To The Investigation Of Subhash Kapoor. Patch. 25 March.
36 antique idols, artefacts returned to India by US, Australia, UK in last 5 yrs, govt says
(India; United States of America; Australia; United Kingdom)Soniya Agrawal (2021). 36 antique idols, artefacts returned to India by US, Australia, UK in last 5 yrs, govt says. The Print. 17 March.
Smithsonian and Berlin museums join forces to investigate Asian art provenance
(Germany; United States of America)Catherine Hickley (2020). Smithsonian and Berlin museums join forces to investigate Asian art provenance. The Art Newspaper. 10 December.
Supreme court hears arguments in landmark cases over art stolen by Nazis during Holocaust
(United States of America)Ed Pilkington (2020). Supreme court hears arguments in landmark cases over art stolen by Nazis during Holocaust. The Guardian. 8 December.
Looted Nazi Art Again Before Supreme Court
(United States of America)Nina Totenberg (2020). Looted Nazi Art Again Before Supreme Court. NPR. 7 December.
California bill seeks to give tribes more standing to recover sacred objects from museums
(United States of America)Alexei Koseff (2020). California bill seeks to give tribes more standing to recover sacred objects from museums. San Francisco Chronicle. 28 November.
Museum of the Bible returns hand-written gospels looted from Greece during the First World War
(Greece; United States of America)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.
Where Are the Other Fake Fragments of the Dead Sea Scrolls?
(United States of America)Gordon Govier (2020). Where Are the Other Fake Fragments of the Dead Sea Scrolls?. Christianity Today. 23 November.
Cultural relics repatriated by U.S. find home in east China city
(China; United States of America)CGTN (2020). Cultural relics repatriated by U.S. find home in east China city. CGTN. 17 November.
Minneapolis art museum criticised for keeping ancient Indigenous objects
(United States of America)Gabriella Angeleti (2020). Minneapolis art museum criticised for keeping ancient Indigenous objects. The Art Newspaper. 9 November.
Antiquities Recovered in 2015 in New York City Given Back to Pakistan
(Pakistan; United States of America)Associated Press (2020). Antiquities Recovered in 2015 in New York City Given Back to Pakistan. Indiawest. 5 November.
A Rare Buddha's Head Statue Once Looted by the Nazis Goes up for Auction in New York
(United States of America; China; France)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.
The Latest in Restitutions: A Bill Offers California's Indigenous Tribes Ownership of Ancestral Objects
(United States of America)Cassie Packard (2020). The Latest in Restitutions: A Bill Offers California's Indigenous Tribes Ownership of Ancestral Objects. Hyperallergic. 4 September.
ICE recovers 19th century painting stolen from Italian monastery
(Italy; United States of America)ICE (2020). ICE recovers 19th century painting stolen from Italian monastery. ICE. 3 September.
Tribal nations are decolonizing cultural protection
(United States of America)Anna V. Smith (2020). Tribal nations are decolonizing cultural protection. High Country News. 27 August.
American Authorities Have Returned 10 Looted Antiquities Worth a Combined $1.2 Million Back to India
(India; United States of America)Eileen Kinsella (2020). American Authorities Have Returned 10 Looted Antiquities Worth a Combined $1.2 Million Back to India. ArtNet News. 20 August.
US Returns 10 Smuggled Artefacts To India; Here Are Six Reasons Why This Is Significant
(India; United States of America)S. Vijay Kumar (2020). US Returns 10 Smuggled Artefacts To India; Here Are Six Reasons Why This Is Significant. Swarajya Magazine. 15 August.
What Ever Happened to the Gospel of Jesus's Wife?
(United States of America)Amy Weiss-Meyer (2020). What Ever Happened to the Gospel of Jesus's Wife?. The Atlantic. 11 August.
Trading in Native artifacts does real harm
(United States of America)Robert Alan Hershey (2020). Trading in Native artifacts does real harm. High Country News. 3 August.
'Bringing a chief home': Tribe celebrates return of headdress, hopes for more repatriation victories
(Canada; United States of America)Chris Aadland (2020). 'Bringing a chief home': Tribe celebrates return of headdress, hopes for more repatriation victories. Casper Star Tribune. 6 February.
`This is our land': Native Americans see Trump's move to reduce Bears Ears monument as an assault on their culture
(United States of America)Kurtis Lee (2018). `This is our land': Native Americans see Trump's move to reduce Bears Ears monument as an assault on their culture. Los Angeles Times. 25 December.
Repatriation of 6th century mosaics 'important for cultural heritage'
(Cyprus; United States of America)CNA News Service (2018). Repatriation of 6th century mosaics 'important for cultural heritage'. Cyprus Mail. 22 December.
Church Leaders Sue Princeton Over `Stolen' Manuscripts
(Greece; United States of America)Colin Moynihan (2018). Church Leaders Sue Princeton Over `Stolen' Manuscripts. The New York Times. 14 December.
18 groups ask Pompeo to exclude Jewish artifacts from import restriction deals
(United States of America)Josefin Dolsten (2018). 18 groups ask Pompeo to exclude Jewish artifacts from import restriction deals. The Times of Israel. 13 December.
US an Oz ignore India's request for return of stolen idols
(India; Australia; United States of America)Yogesh Kabirdoss (2018). US an Oz ignore India's request for return of stolen idols. The Times of India. 11 December.
Native American group denounces Met's exhibition of indigenous objects
(United States of America)Gabriella Angeleti (2018). Native American group denounces Met's exhibition of indigenous objects. The Art Newspaper. 6 November.
Thailand Is Ramping Up Efforts to Recover Cultural Heritage From US Museums, Including the Met
(Thailand; United States of America)Javier Pes (2018). Thailand Is Ramping Up Efforts to Recover Cultural Heritage From US Museums, Including the Met. ArtNet News. 6 November.
Ancient Bible Stolen, Turns up Years Later at Museum of the Bible
(Greece; United States of America)Ben Kennedy (2018). Ancient Bible Stolen, Turns up Years Later at Museum of the Bible. CBN. 4 October.
Greek Orthodox Church Attempting to Reclaim Centuries-Old Manuscripts in U.S. Collections
(Greece; United States of America)Darden Livesay (2018). Greek Orthodox Church Attempting to Reclaim Centuries-Old Manuscripts in U.S. Collections. The Pappas Post. 17 September.
Buddha statue pulled from Sotheby's auction on suspicion it may be from China Unesco site
(China; United States of America)Simone McCarthy (2018). Buddha statue pulled from Sotheby's auction on suspicion it may be from China Unesco site. South China Morning Post. 14 September.
Clinton woman gets 20 months for stealing from Russian Icons Museum
(United States of America)By Brad Petrishen (2018). Clinton woman gets 20 months for stealing from Russian Icons Museum. Telegram & Gazette. 11 September.
Massillon man accused of stealing religious relics pleads not guilty
(United States of America)Samantha Ickes (2018). Massillon man accused of stealing religious relics pleads not guilty. IndeOnline. 7 September.
Feds: US tribal items sold at Paris auction houses declines
(France; United States of America)Mary Hudetz (2018). Feds: US tribal items sold at Paris auction houses declines. The Journal Times. 7 September.
Birmingham museum returns stolen sculpture to India
(India; United States of America)Erin Edgemon (2018). Birmingham museum returns stolen sculpture to India. AL. 5 September.
Two stunning 12th century antiques repatriated to India by New York District Attorney and US Homeland Security Investigations teams
(India; United States of America)Nikhila Natarajan (2018). Two stunning 12th century antiques repatriated to India by New York District Attorney and US Homeland Security Investigations teams. First Post. 5 September.
Bipartisan group of senators discussing bill to keep Iraqi Jewish Archive in US
(United States of America; Iraq)Josefin Dolsten (2018). Bipartisan group of senators discussing bill to keep Iraqi Jewish Archive in US. Cleveland Jewish News. 18 July.
Should the Getty Return Its Famed "Victorious Youth' Statue?
(United States of America; Italy)Sarah E. Bond (2018). Should the Getty Return Its Famed "Victorious Youth' Statue?. Hyperallergic. 5 July.
Prized artifacts stolen from Harlem church
(United States of America)Igor Kossov, Stephanie Pagones (2018). Prized artifacts stolen from Harlem church. New York Post. 1 May.
Bringing our Gods home
(Nepal; United States of America)Sahina Shrestha (2018). Bringing our Gods home. Nepali Times. 6 April.
The Met Will Return Looted Statues of Sages and Goddesses to Both India and Nepal
(Nepal; India; United States of America)Sarah Cascone (2018). The Met Will Return Looted Statues of Sages and Goddesses to Both India and Nepal. ArtNet News. 5 April.
New York Met returns stolen idols to Nepal
(Nepal; United States of America)AFP (2018). New York Met returns stolen idols to Nepal. The Nation. 5 April.
Stolen idols returned to Nepal
(Nepal; United States of America)The Himalayan Times (2018). Stolen idols returned to Nepal. The Himalayan Times. 4 April.
Who would steal a crucifix from a church? This SC university wants to know
(United States of America)Noah Feit (2018). Who would steal a crucifix from a church? This SC university wants to know. The State. 22 January.
Tiny French Town Demands the Restitution of a Religious Reliquary From the Met
(United States of America; France)Naomi Rea (2018). Tiny French Town Demands the Restitution of a Religious Reliquary From the Met. ArtNet News. 16 January.
Minnesota monk Columba Stewart rescues ancient manuscripts from modern threats
(Syria; United States of America; Mali)Jean Hopfensperger (2018). Minnesota monk Columba Stewart rescues ancient manuscripts from modern threats. Star Tribune. 7 January.
Stolen idols in the U.S. must be brought back: art enthusiasts
(India; United States of America)R. Sivaraman (2018). Stolen idols in the U.S. must be brought back: art enthusiasts. The Hindu. 6 January.
German museum returning objects robbed from Alaskan graves
(United States of America; Germany)Associated Press (2017). German museum returning objects robbed from Alaskan graves. KTUU. 19 December.
Case over non-return of ancient icons to Russia sent back to prosecutors
(Russia; United States of America)RAPSI (2017). Case over non-return of ancient icons to Russia sent back to prosecutors. RAPSI. 11 December.
Iraqi Jewish archive: from 2003 to now, what's happened
(United States of America; Iraq)Jacob Natowicz (2017). Iraqi Jewish archive: from 2003 to now, what's happened. Beloit College Round Table. 11 December.
Push Underway to Keep Jewish Artifacts From Returning to Iraq
(Iraq; United States of America)Oren Peleg (2017). Push Underway to Keep Jewish Artifacts From Returning to Iraq. Jewish Journal. 6 December.
Trade in Dead Sea Scrolls awash with suspected forgeries, experts warn
(Israel; Palestine; United States of America)Peter Beaumont, Oliver Laughland (2017). Trade in Dead Sea Scrolls awash with suspected forgeries, experts warn. The Guardian. 21 November.
Forgeries may hide in Museum of the Bible's dead see scrolls
(United States of America)Michael Greshko (2017). Forgeries may hide in Museum of the Bible's dead see scrolls. National Geographic. 19 November.
American Student Falls to Death from Bagan Temple
(Myanmar; United States of America)Coconuts Yangon (2017). American Student Falls to Death from Bagan Temple. Coconuts Yangon. 8 November.
Acoma Pueblo still awaits return of tribal shield
(United States of America)Michael Coleman (2017). Acoma Pueblo still awaits return of tribal shield. Albuquerque Journal. 8 November.
Bipartisan Legislation To Safeguard Tribal Items Receives Key Committee Hearing
(United States of America)Martin Heinrich (2017). Bipartisan Legislation To Safeguard Tribal Items Receives Key Committee Hearing. KRWG. 8 November.
'Antique smuggler' booked by DRI: US Homeland Security starts investigation
(India; United States of America)Khushboo Narayan (2017). 'Antique smuggler' booked by DRI: US Homeland Security starts investigation. The Indian Express. 2 November.
DRI to seek US help to probe purchase of smuggled Indian artefacts in Hong Kong
(India; United States of America; Hong Kong)Pratik Salunke (2017). DRI to seek US help to probe purchase of smuggled Indian artefacts in Hong Kong. Hindustan Times. 2 November.
The Saga of a Long-Lost 15th-Century Illuminated Prayer Book
(United States of America)Vittoria Traverso (2017). The Saga of a Long-Lost 15th-Century Illuminated Prayer Book. Atlas Obscura. 25 October.
Is An Ancient Text In The Museum of the Bible Real Or Fake?
(United States of America; Turkey; Egypt)Joel Baden Candida Moss (2017). Is An Ancient Text In The Museum of the Bible Real Or Fake?. The Daily Beast. 22 October.
Can the Museum of the Bible overcome the sins of the past?
(United States of America)Lizzie Wade (2017). Can the Museum of the Bible overcome the sins of the past?. Science. 16 October.
How China and America Can Protect the World's Antiquities
(China; United States of America)Eleni Wah (2017). How China and America Can Protect the World's Antiquities. Foreign Affairs. 28 September.
Two Stolen Chapel Paintings To Be Repatriated To Peru After Collector Voluntarily Returns The Works
(Peru; United States of America)Fox Rothschild LLP (2017). Two Stolen Chapel Paintings To Be Repatriated To Peru After Collector Voluntarily Returns The Works. JDSupra. 18 September.
Despite protests, US returning artifacts to Iraq
(Iraq; United States of America)Josefin Dolsten (2017). Despite protests, US returning artifacts to Iraq. The Jewish Star. 13 September.
India yet to receive 200 artefacts worth $100 million from US
(India; United States of America)Navtan Kumar (2017). India yet to receive 200 artefacts worth $100 million from US. Sunday Guardian Live. 20 August.
Portion of stolen pagoda recovered
(United States of America)Tom Callis (2017). Portion of stolen pagoda recovered. Hawaii Tribune Herald. 16 August.
Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation holds first Cultural Heritage Symposium
(United States of America)B.J. Coleman (2017). Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation holds first Cultural Heritage Symposium. The Californian. 9 August.
Family Gives "One-of-a-Kind" Chilkat Robe to Sealaska Heritage Institute
(United States of America)Mary Kauffman (2017). Family Gives "One-of-a-Kind" Chilkat Robe to Sealaska Heritage Institute. SIT News. 7 August.
Tribal leaders, HSI partnering to help prevent plundering of Indian artifacts
(United States of America)ICE (2017). Tribal leaders, HSI partnering to help prevent plundering of Indian artifacts. ICE. 3 August.
Despite smuggled antiquities purchase, some say criticism of Bible museum is unfair
(United States of America)Menachem Wecker (2017). Despite smuggled antiquities purchase, some say criticism of Bible museum is unfair. The Salt Lake Tribune. 3 August.
OPINION: US should give Balangiga Bells back to Philippines, then leave Duterte to China
(Philippines; United States of America)Doug Bandow (2017). OPINION: US should give Balangiga Bells back to Philippines, then leave Duterte to China. Marianas Variety. 31 July.
Stained-glass medallion stolen from North Branch cemetery
(United States of America)Matthew Davis (2017). Stained-glass medallion stolen from North Branch cemetery. The Catholic Spirit. 28 July.
PH demands return of Balangiga bells seized by U.S.
(Philippines; United States of America)Elmor P. Santos (2017). PH demands return of Balangiga bells seized by U.S.. CNN. 26 July.
Pakistan yet to bring back stolen Buddha artefact from US
(Pakistan; United States of America)Jamal Shahid (2017). Pakistan yet to bring back stolen Buddha artefact from US. Dawn. 10 July.
For lifting Buddhist temple statues, she gets no added jail time
(United States of America)Ken Stone (2017). For lifting Buddhist temple statues, she gets no added jail time. My News LA. 5 July.
Stolen Buddhist painting exhibited to public after discovery in U.S.
(South Korea; United States of America)Yonhap News Agency (2017). Stolen Buddhist painting exhibited to public after discovery in U.S.. Yonhap News Agency. 23 June.
Nepal gets four stolen idols back from US
(Nepal; United States of America)The Himalayan Times (2017). Nepal gets four stolen idols back from US. The Himalayan Times. 19 June.
Priceless regalia stolen in Pendleton
(United States of America)East Oregonian (2017). Priceless regalia stolen in Pendleton. East Oregonian. 2 June.
Hopis Hoping to Recover Katsina Friends
(United States of America; France)John Christian Hopkins (2017). Hopis Hoping to Recover Katsina Friends. Lake Powell Life. 1 June.
Stolen statue featuring Mormon prophets is found by police; 2 suspects are arrested
(United States of America)David Montero (2017). Stolen statue featuring Mormon prophets is found by police; 2 suspects are arrested. Los Angeles Times. 24 May.
Stolen: 700-pound Salt Lake City statue of Mormon prophets
(United States of America)David Montero (2017). Stolen: 700-pound Salt Lake City statue of Mormon prophets. Los Angeles Times. 23 May.
LA art dealer sentenced in theft from high-profile clients
(United States of America)Associated Press (2017). LA art dealer sentenced in theft from high-profile clients. Star Tribune. 22 May.
Native America's Necessary And Imperfect Law
(United States of America)Chip Colwell (2017). Native America's Necessary And Imperfect Law. Huffington Post. 28 April.
Relinquished to feds by local gallery, fate of stolen sculpture uncertain
(Mexico; United States of America)Justin Horwath (2017). Relinquished to feds by local gallery, fate of stolen sculpture uncertain. Santa Fe New Mexican. 27 April.
DRI to bring back stolen antiques smuggled to the US
(India; United States of America)Rajesh Ahuja (2017). DRI to bring back stolen antiques smuggled to the US. Hindustan Times. 20 April.
For God's sake, save our idols from New York parties
(India; United States of America)TNN (2017). For God's sake, save our idols from New York parties. The Times of India. 20 April.
Germany to appeal first ruling allowing Nazi-looted art claim against it in U.S. court
(United States of America; Germany)Spencer S. Hsu (2017). Germany to appeal first ruling allowing Nazi-looted art claim against it in U.S. court. The Washington Post. 14 April.
Fake Dead Sea Scrolls Sold In The US: Products Of Sophisticated Archeological Forgeries
(Israel; United States of America)Regin Olimberio (2017). Fake Dead Sea Scrolls Sold In The US: Products Of Sophisticated Archeological Forgeries. The Science Times. 4 April.
28 New Dead Sea Scrolls Fragments Sold in US
(Israel; United States of America)Owen Jarus (2017). 28 New Dead Sea Scrolls Fragments Sold in US. Live Science. 4 April.
Hikind Says Lookout For Stolen, Antique Seforim
(United States of America)The Yeshiva World News (2017). Hikind Says Lookout For Stolen, Antique Seforim. The Yeshiva World News. 3 April.
How Indigenous Groups Can Reclaim Stolen Property
(United States of America)Chip Colwell (2017). How Indigenous Groups Can Reclaim Stolen Property. Foreign Affairs. 31 March.
Federal agents take Baby Jesus
(Mexico; United States of America)Jack Durham (2017). Federal agents take Baby Jesus. Mad River Union. 25 March.
Tribal group says elimination of Bears Ears would be tragic
(United States of America)Brady McComba (2017). Tribal group says elimination of Bears Ears would be tragic. The Daily Progress. 18 March.
Stolen gold rings and cross devastating to St. Leo Abbey, community
(United States of America)Peter Bernard (2017). Stolen gold rings and cross devastating to St. Leo Abbey, community. WFLA. 16 March.
Woman suspected of stealing painting, police say
(United States of America)Channel 3000 (2017). Woman suspected of stealing painting, police say. Channel 3000. 13 March.
Police ask for help finding stolen painting
(United States of America)Channel 3000 (2017). Police ask for help finding stolen painting. Channel 3000. 11 March.
US returns 8 ancient idols in big retrieval
(India; United States of America)Yogesh Kabirdoss (2017). US returns 8 ancient idols in big retrieval. The Times of India. 9 March.
DRI to approach USA for details on antique smuggler's imports
(India; United States of America)Pratik Salunke (2017). DRI to approach USA for details on antique smuggler's imports. Hindustan Times. 10 February.
Maui temple bell stolen
(United States of America)Gary Kubota (2017). Maui temple bell stolen. Star Advertiser. 2 February.
Find them! $70,000 Torah stolen from Jersey Shore Jewish school
(United States of America)Dan Alexander (2017). Find them! $70,000 Torah stolen from Jersey Shore Jewish school. New Jersey 101.5. 30 January.
Peru: Stolen paintings recovered in U.S. return to Cusco
(Peru; United States of America)Andina (2017). Peru: Stolen paintings recovered in U.S. return to Cusco. Andina. 27 January.
Philip Johnson Chapel Vandalized in Dallas
(United States of America)Hrag Vartanian (2017). Philip Johnson Chapel Vandalized in Dallas. Hyperallergic. 10 January.
Statue Widely Ridiculed After Restoration Returned to Artist
(United States of America)Sarah Cascone (2016). Statue Widely Ridiculed After Restoration Returned to Artist. ArtNet News. 28 December.
Obama declares Bears Ears National Monument in southern Utah
(United States of America)Brian Maffly (2016). Obama declares Bears Ears National Monument in southern Utah. The Salt Lake Tribune. 28 December.
Web of smugglers linked to New York art gallery
(United States of America; India)T.K. Rohit (2016). Web of smugglers linked to New York art gallery. The Hindu. 24 December.
Angkorian Artifact Dealer Arrested in New York
(United States of America; Cambodia)Ben Paviour (2016). Angkorian Artifact Dealer Arrested in New York. The Cambodia Daily. 23 December.
Art dealer Nancy Wiener who sold stolen Buddha to NGA arrested
(United States of America; India; Cambodia; Australia)Michaela Boland (2016). Art dealer Nancy Wiener who sold stolen Buddha to NGA arrested. The Australian. 22 December.
New York Art Dealer Charged With Trafficking Illegal Antiquities
(United States of America; India; Cambodia; Australia)Lisa Bannon (2016). New York Art Dealer Charged With Trafficking Illegal Antiquities. The Wall Street Journal. 21 December.
Prominent Antiquities Dealer Accused of Selling Stolen Artifacts
(United States of America; India; Australia; Cambodia)Tom Mashberg (2016). Prominent Antiquities Dealer Accused of Selling Stolen Artifacts. The New York Times. 21 December.
New Exhibition Shows Poland Using Jewish Gravestones to Build Walls, Sidewalks, Playgrounds
(Poland; United States of America)JNi.Media (2016). New Exhibition Shows Poland Using Jewish Gravestones to Build Walls, Sidewalks, Playgrounds. The Jewish Press. 13 December.
Pearce Leads Effort To Protect Tribal Artifacts
(United States of America)Office of Rep. Steve Pearce (2016). Pearce Leads Effort To Protect Tribal Artifacts. KRWG. 6 December.
Sacred Sites And Treaty Rights – The Dakota Access Backstory
(United States of America)Dan Kraker (2016). Sacred Sites And Treaty Rights – The Dakota Access Backstory. Inside Energy. 6 December.
Harn Museum turns over sculpture bought from alleged smuggler
(India; United States of America)Paige Fry (2016). Harn Museum turns over sculpture bought from alleged smuggler. Alligator. 30 November.
ICE HSI, Tamil Nadu Police arrest major India-based artifact smugglers
(India; Nepal; United States of America)ICE (2016). ICE HSI, Tamil Nadu Police arrest major India-based artifact smugglers. ICE. 30 November.
'Gospel of Jesus' Wife' Researcher Says Frenzy Distracts from Larger Issues
(United States of America)Bonnie K. Bennett (2016). 'Gospel of Jesus' Wife' Researcher Says Frenzy Distracts from Larger Issues. The Harvard Crimson. 10 November.
Police Search For Man Who Stole Scepter, Other Items From Brooklyn Church
(United States of America)CBS (2016). Police Search For Man Who Stole Scepter, Other Items From Brooklyn Church. CBS. 6 November.
14th century Italian manuscript transferred to ICE following probe
(United States of America; Italy; Switzerland)ICE (2016). 14th century Italian manuscript transferred to ICE following probe. ICE. 4 November.
Cleveland Museum of Art gives back manuscript page illegally cut from book in Italy
(United States of America)Steven Litt (2016). Cleveland Museum of Art gives back manuscript page illegally cut from book in Italy. Cleveland.com. 4 November.
Culture Held Captive—Tribal Members Want Patrimony Returned
(United States of America)Stephanie Woodard (2016). Culture Held Captive—Tribal Members Want Patrimony Returned. Indian Country Today. 24 October.
Udall Leads Senate Hearing On Action To Prevent Theft, Illegal Possession, Sale Of Tribal Cultural Items
(United States of America)Chris Clark (2016). Udall Leads Senate Hearing On Action To Prevent Theft, Illegal Possession, Sale Of Tribal Cultural Items. Los Alamos Daily Post. 19 October.
Loopholes in U.S. Laws Allow Trafficking in Sacred Tribal Artifacts
(United States of America)Mary Hudez (2016). Loopholes in U.S. Laws Allow Trafficking in Sacred Tribal Artifacts. AllGov. 19 October.
U.S. Senators are pushing for Native American Artifact legislation
(United States of America)Justin Matthews (2016). U.S. Senators are pushing for Native American Artifact legislation. KOAT. 18 October.
Debate simmers over name of Devils Tower monument in Wyoming
(United States of America)Bob Moen (2016). Debate simmers over name of Devils Tower monument in Wyoming. Casper Star Tribune. 7 October.
Congress Condemns Trafficking of Native American Objects
(United States of America)Laura Morales (2016). Congress Condemns Trafficking of Native American Objects. Arizona Public Media. 3 October.
Feds 'Paying a Lot of Attention' to International Repatriations; Is It Enough?
(United States of America)Kim Baca (2016). Feds 'Paying a Lot of Attention' to International Repatriations; Is It Enough?. Indian Country Today. 28 September.
US Judge Approves Warrant for Acoma Shield Listed for Sale by Paris Auction House
(United States of America; France)Allison Meier (2016). US Judge Approves Warrant for Acoma Shield Listed for Sale by Paris Auction House. Hyperallergic. 7 September.
Santa Fe art dealer, Harvard reach deal over book's photos
(United States of America)Anne Constable (2016). Santa Fe art dealer, Harvard reach deal over book's photos. Santa Fe New Mexican. 4 September.
Federal judge in Oregon standoff case rules on what evidence can be introduced at trial
(United States of America)Maxine Bernstein (2016). Federal judge in Oregon standoff case rules on what evidence can be introduced at trial. Oregon Live. 2 September.
Mystery of the missing Mary: Police recover church's stolen statue in river
(United States of America)Edward Damon (2016). Mystery of the missing Mary: Police recover church's stolen statue in river. The Berkshire Eagle. 2 September.
Judge OKs return of Native American shield sent to Paris
(United States of America; France)Mary Hudetz (2016). Judge OKs return of Native American shield sent to Paris. Las Cruces Sun-News. 31 August.
Missing Torahs at Jersey City synagogue after back-to-back burglaries
(United States of America)Terrence T. McDonald (2016). Missing Torahs at Jersey City synagogue after back-to-back burglaries. NJ.com. 24 August.
Another artifact at US museum 'may have been stolen'
(Thailand; United States of America)Ploenpote Atthakor (2016). Another artifact at US museum 'may have been stolen'. Bangkok Post. 24 August.
Action urged for Yama lintel return
(Thailand; United States of America)Ploenpote Atthakor (2016). Action urged for Yama lintel return. Bangkok Post. 23 August.
SF church's holy relic stolen
(United States of America)Steve Rubenstein (2016). SF church's holy relic stolen. SFGate. 22 August.
Commentary: U.S. must help safeguard tribal patrimony
(United States of America)Martin Heinrich (2016). Commentary: U.S. must help safeguard tribal patrimony. Santa Fe New Mexican. 20 August.
Cathedral locking its doors between Masses in response to crime
(United States of America)Madeline Fox (2016). Cathedral locking its doors between Masses in response to crime. The Wichita Eagle. 14 August.
Pueblo leaders: Patrimony legislation won't hurt art dealers
(United States of America)Anne Constable (2016). Pueblo leaders: Patrimony legislation won't hurt art dealers. Santa Fe New Mexican. 13 August.
Lost and found: "What Was Ours"
(United States of America)Casey Sanchez (2016). Lost and found: "What Was Ours". Santa Fe New Mexican. 12 August.
Ben Bradlee's Mausoleum Sets Off a Gossip-Laden Squabble
(United States of America)Nicholas Fandos (2016). Ben Bradlee's Mausoleum Sets Off a Gossip-Laden Squabble. The New York Times. 11 August.
Video: Cackling Williamsburg Hipsters Run Off With Church's Sacred Jesus Statue
(United States of America)John V. Santore (2016). Video: Cackling Williamsburg Hipsters Run Off With Church's Sacred Jesus Statue. Williamsburg Patch. 10 August.
Theft of three retablos from Spanish Market shocks, saddens artists
(United States of America)Andrew Oxford (2016). Theft of three retablos from Spanish Market shocks, saddens artists. Santa Fe New Mexican. 5 August.
Call for ancient lintel to be returned from US exhibition
(Thailand; United States of America)The Nation (2016). Call for ancient lintel to be returned from US exhibition. The Nation. 5 August.
Priceless Buri Ram lintel found in San Francisco
(Thailand; United States of America)Ploenpote Atthakor (2016). Priceless Buri Ram lintel found in San Francisco. Bangkok Post. 4 August.
US returned only eight antiquities during PM Narendra Modi's visit: Govt
(India; United States of America)Press Trust of India (2016). US returned only eight antiquities during PM Narendra Modi's visit: Govt. The Indian Express. 3 August.
Utah Monument Fight Pits Native Americans Against Land-Use Militants
(United States of America)Jason Mark (2016). Utah Monument Fight Pits Native Americans Against Land-Use Militants. The American Prospect. 3 August.
Church Members Still Seek Tiffany Window Reported As Stolen 28 Years Ago
(United States of America)Antiques and the Arts Weekly (2016). Church Members Still Seek Tiffany Window Reported As Stolen 28 Years Ago. Antiques and the Arts Weekly. 28 July.
U.S. files complaint to recover Acoma war shield
(United States of America; France)Anne Constable (2016). U.S. files complaint to recover Acoma war shield. Santa Fe New Mexican. 23 July.
US Senator Introduces Bill to Stop Overseas Sales of Stolen Indigenous Objects
(United States of America)Allison Meier (2016). US Senator Introduces Bill to Stop Overseas Sales of Stolen Indigenous Objects. Hyperallergic. 18 July.
Religious artifacts and equipment stolen from Chabad Jewish center of USC
(United States of America)Alexia Fernandez (2016). Religious artifacts and equipment stolen from Chabad Jewish center of USC. Los Angeles Times. 15 July.
Editorial: Rest of delegation should join fight for tribal artifacts
(United States of America)Albuquerque Journal (2016). Editorial: Rest of delegation should join fight for tribal artifacts. Albuquerque Journal. 13 July.
Senator continues battle to save Native American artifacts from theft and sale
(United States of America)Griselda Nevarez (2016). Senator continues battle to save Native American artifacts from theft and sale. The Guardian. 11 July.
Arizona, New Mexico senators team up to prevent sale of tribal items
(United States of America)Emily Zenter (2016). Arizona, New Mexico senators team up to prevent sale of tribal items. Cronkite News. 8 July.
Acoma Pueblo sacred shield stolen; Pueblo fights to get it back
(United States of America)Royale Da (2016). Acoma Pueblo sacred shield stolen; Pueblo fights to get it back. KOAT. 7 July.
Tougher law sought on sale of artifacts
(United States of America)Mohave Valley Daily News (2016). Tougher law sought on sale of artifacts. Mohave Valley Daily News. 5 July.
Heinrich readies bill to help protect tribes' cultural artifacts
(United States of America)Anne Constable (2016). Heinrich readies bill to help protect tribes' cultural artifacts. Santa Fe New Mexican. 2 July.
Ringling Museum Asian art donor sues to get millions back
(United States of America)Lennie Bennett (2016). Ringling Museum Asian art donor sues to get millions back. Tampa Bay Times. 1 July.
Our View: Keep pressure up to restore artifacts
(United States of America)Santa Fe New Mexican (2016). Our View: Keep pressure up to restore artifacts. Santa Fe New Mexican. 26 June.
Remains of 18 people stolen from cemetery in Stratford
(United States of America)Katie Harris (2016). Remains of 18 people stolen from cemetery in Stratford. Fox. 24 June.
Navajo Nation supports cultural items bill
(United States of America)Lyn Smith (2016). Navajo Nation supports cultural items bill. Daily Times. 24 June.
First Nations shrine collecting dust in New York museum's basement
(Canada; United States of America)Brian Morton (2016). First Nations shrine collecting dust in New York museum's basement. Vancouver Sun. 23 June.
Tribes hail shield's halted sale; collectors ask what's next
(United States of America; France)Mary Hudetz (2016). Tribes hail shield's halted sale; collectors ask what's next. News Times. 22 June.
Man beheads 800-year-old church statue in Florida, threatens to shoot priest in face, police say
(United States of America)Fox (2016). Man beheads 800-year-old church statue in Florida, threatens to shoot priest in face, police say. Fox. 21 June.
Antique store worker returns stolen icon to Wichita church
(United States of America)Emily Younger (2016). Antique store worker returns stolen icon to Wichita church. KSN. 20 June.
Icon stolen from Wichita church
(United States of America)Lara Korte (2016). Icon stolen from Wichita church. The Wichita Eagle. 17 June.
Gravesite looted in Harrison County
(United States of America)Katie Bauer (2016). Gravesite looted in Harrison County. Wave 3. 16 June.
Ganesh and his mother return home from US with Modi
(India; United States of America)Virendrasingh Ghunawat (2016). Ganesh and his mother return home from US with Modi. India Today. 9 June.
The American Who Rescued The Saint
(India; United States of America)S. Vijay Kumar (2016). The American Who Rescued The Saint. Swarajya Magazine. 8 June.
US Returns More Than 200 Stolen Artifacts to India After Federal Investigation
(India; United States of America)Geneva Sands (2016). US Returns More Than 200 Stolen Artifacts to India After Federal Investigation. ABC United States. 6 June.
Editorial: Acoma shield closer to home
(United States of America; France)Albuquerque Journal (2016). Editorial: Acoma shield closer to home. Albuquerque Journal. 5 June.
US to return 19 stolen Indian artefacts during Modi's trip
(India; United States of America)Sobhana K. Nair (2016). US to return 19 stolen Indian artefacts during Modi's trip. Mumbai Mirror. 1 June.
US hails 'small victory' as Paris auction withdraws Native American shield
(United States of America; France)France 24 (2016). US hails 'small victory' as Paris auction withdraws Native American shield. France 24. 30 May.
Paris auction house cancels sale of Acoma shield
(United States of America; France)Michael Coleman (2016). Paris auction house cancels sale of Acoma shield. Albuquerque Journal. 30 May.
Acoma shield being auctioned in Paris
(United States of America; France)Michael Coleman (2016). Acoma shield being auctioned in Paris. Albuquerque Journal. 30 May.
The Latest: Officials say Acoma shield was stolen years ago
(United States of America; France)Associated Press (2016). The Latest: Officials say Acoma shield was stolen years ago. Yahoo News. 27 May.
Heinrich: Halt French Auction of Sacred Native American Artifacts
(United States of America; France)Martin Heinrich (2016). Heinrich: Halt French Auction of Sacred Native American Artifacts. KRWG. 26 May.
Native Americans implore France to halt artifact sale: 'It harkens to slave auctions'
(United States of America; France)David Smith (2016). Native Americans implore France to halt artifact sale: 'It harkens to slave auctions'. The Guardian. 25 May.
Native Americans step up fight over sacred object auctions
(United States of America; France)AFP (2016). Native Americans step up fight over sacred object auctions. The Daily Mail. 24 May.
Cops nab man accused of stealing church painting
(United States of America)Gabrielle Fonrouge (2016). Cops nab man accused of stealing church painting. New York Post. 18 May.
Police search for man who stole religious icon from Manhattan church
(United States of America)Dray Clark (2016). Police search for man who stole religious icon from Manhattan church. ABC United States. 15 May.
Guelph Treasure Heirs Explain Why Case Belongs in U.S. Court
(United States of America; Germany)Nicholas O'Donnell (2016). Guelph Treasure Heirs Explain Why Case Belongs in U.S. Court. JD Supra. 13 May.
Dallas Holocaust Museum gets menorah taken from Europe in WWII
(United States of America)JTA (2016). Dallas Holocaust Museum gets menorah taken from Europe in WWII. The Times of Israel. 6 May.
Headstones of Native Americans missing for decades returned to relatives
(United States of America)Kate Thayer (2016). Headstones of Native Americans missing for decades returned to relatives. The Chicago Tribune. 5 May.
US returns stolen ancient Buddhist sculpture to Pakistan
(Pakistan; United States of America)BBC News (2016). US returns stolen ancient Buddhist sculpture to Pakistan. BBC News. 28 April.
US returning smuggled Buddha sculpture to Pakistan
(Pakistan; United States of America)APP (2016). US returning smuggled Buddha sculpture to Pakistan. The Nation. 27 April.
Crown of the Andes sold on the cheap?
(Colombia; United States of America)Richard Emblin (2016). Crown of the Andes sold on the cheap?. The City Paper. 14 April.
$90,000 Hindu Statue Stolen From UES Gallery During Open House
(United States of America)Jen Chung (2016). $90,000 Hindu Statue Stolen From UES Gallery During Open House. Gothamist. 5 April.
Historic Moorhead church tries to repair, prevent vandalism
(United States of America)Tim Gallagher (2016). Historic Moorhead church tries to repair, prevent vandalism. Hastings Tribune. 2 April.
Indiana group seeks tough penalties for cemetery vandalism
(United States of America)Associated Press (2016). Indiana group seeks tough penalties for cemetery vandalism. The Washington Times. 2 April.
The Excruciating Legacy of NAGPRA
(United States of America)Frances Madeson (2016). The Excruciating Legacy of NAGPRA. Indian Country Today. 31 March.
Theft of historic painting shakes parish in old gold-mining town
(United States of America)Zita Fletcher (2016). Theft of historic painting shakes parish in old gold-mining town. Catholic Philly. 28 March.
US museum returns ancient Hindu god statue to Cambodia
(Cambodia; United States of America)BBC News (2016). US museum returns ancient Hindu god statue to Cambodia. BBC News. 28 March.
Utes, Navajo seek monument to preserve canyon
(United States of America)Jim Mimiaga (2016). Utes, Navajo seek monument to preserve canyon. The Cortez Journal. 27 March.
Crooked antiques dealer dodges prison for smuggled $1M statue
(United States of America; Pakistan)The Daily Chappaqua (2016). Crooked antiques dealer dodges prison for smuggled $1M statue. The Daily Chappaqua. 24 March.
Antique dealer arrested for smuggling ancient sculpture
(United States of America; Pakistan)Jamie Schram (2016). Antique dealer arrested for smuggling ancient sculpture. New York Post. 22 March.
Suspect in Buddhist statue theft arrested in Santa Ana
(United States of America)Chris Jennewein (2016). Suspect in Buddhist statue theft arrested in Santa Ana. My News LA. 19 March.
Another Gallery Is Raided in Antiquities Case
(United States of America; India; Cambodia)Tom Mashberg (2016). Another Gallery Is Raided in Antiquities Case. The New York Times. 18 March.
Law Enforcement Focuses on Asia Week in Inquiry of Antiquities Smuggling
(United States of America; India; Pakistan; Afghanistan; Cambodia)Tom Mashberg (2016). Law Enforcement Focuses on Asia Week in Inquiry of Antiquities Smuggling. The New York Times. 17 March.
Woman wanted for stealing Buddhist statues from temple
(United States of America)Hoa Quach (2016). Woman wanted for stealing Buddhist statues from temple. My News LA. 17 March.
Federal Agents Raid Christie's, Seizing 2 Ancient Sculptures
(United States of America; India)Colin Moynihan (2016). Federal Agents Raid Christie's, Seizing 2 Ancient Sculptures. The New York Times. 11 March.
ICE recovers stolen Indian artifacts from major auction house ahead of Asia Week New York
(United States of America; India)ICE (2016). ICE recovers stolen Indian artifacts from major auction house ahead of Asia Week New York. ICE. 11 March.
Kodiak Ancestral Remains to Return Home
(United States of America)Kayla Desroches (2016). Kodiak Ancestral Remains to Return Home. KNBA. 8 March.
Georgia Bill Would Exempt Construction Projects From Reporting Sacred Remains
(United States of America)Amy Morris (2016). Georgia Bill Would Exempt Construction Projects From Reporting Sacred Remains. Indian Country Today. 7 March.
US Museum Returns Stolen Rama Statue
(Cambodia; United States of America)Peter Ford (2016). US Museum Returns Stolen Rama Statue. The Cambodia Daily. 29 February.
Cambodian warrior comes home: Denver Art Museum returns Khmer statue
(Cambodia; United States of America)Dan Duray (2016). Cambodian warrior comes home: Denver Art Museum returns Khmer statue. The Art Newspaper. 26 February.
Theft of Tiffany window unsolved
(United States of America)Liz Graves (2016). Theft of Tiffany window unsolved. Mount Desert Islander. 24 February.
Denver museum to return last of looted Cambodian statues
(Cambodia; United States of America)Sravanth Verma (2016). Denver museum to return last of looted Cambodian statues. Digital Journal. 24 February.
To save their homeland, 25 tribes unite in the Southwest
(United States of America)Stephen Trimble (2016). To save their homeland, 25 tribes unite in the Southwest. High Country News. 17 February.
Two Klamath Falls residents sentenced in stolen Native American artifacts case
(United States of America)Elizabeth Reickn (2016). Two Klamath Falls residents sentenced in stolen Native American artifacts case. News 10. 11 February.
Thieves strike rural church, preacher shows them compassion
(United States of America)Rolf Parker (2016). Thieves strike rural church, preacher shows them compassion. Deerfield Valley News. 4 February.
Last Koh Ker piece coming home
(Cambodia; United States of America)Audrey Wilson (2016). Last Koh Ker piece coming home. The Phnom Penh Post. 30 January.
In Visit, US Secretary of State Gave a Nod to Cambodian Antiquities
(Cambodia; United States of America)Pin Sisovann (2016). In Visit, US Secretary of State Gave a Nod to Cambodian Antiquities. Voice of America. 29 January.
Indigenous Leaders Fight Bill Promoting Citizen Archaeology: "Do Not Disturb the Spirits of the Water"
(United States of America)Deirdra Funcheon (2016). Indigenous Leaders Fight Bill Promoting Citizen Archaeology: "Do Not Disturb the Spirits of the Water". Broward Palm Beack New Times. 29 January.
Director Stephan Jost Steps Down from the Honolulu Museum of Art in March
(United States of America)Katrina Valcourt (2016). Director Stephan Jost Steps Down from the Honolulu Museum of Art in March. Honolulu Magazine. 27 January.
The Professor and the Pueblo, Was the disclosure of Acoma traditions exploitation or scholarship?
(United States of America)Anson Stevens-Bollen (2016). The Professor and the Pueblo, Was the disclosure of Acoma traditions exploitation or scholarship?. Santa Fe Reporter. 27 January.
Getty displays Medieval illuminated pages after legal battle finally ends
(United States of America)Jori Finkel (2016). Getty displays Medieval illuminated pages after legal battle finally ends. The Art Newspaper. 26 January.
Buscado por robo de una estatua del Niño Jesús
(United States of America)La Tribuna Hispana (2016). Buscado por robo de una estatua del Niño Jesús. La Tribuna Hispana. 25 January.
Utah tribes say public-lands bill 'adds insult to injury,' petition Obama to designate monument
(United States of America)Brian Maffly (2016). Utah tribes say public-lands bill 'adds insult to injury,' petition Obama to designate monument. The Salt Lake Tribune. 21 January.
Think of burial mounds as earthen records of Wisconsin's native people
(United States of America)Mary Louise Schumacher (2016). Think of burial mounds as earthen records of Wisconsin's native people. Journal Sentinel. 15 January.
Rare Sioux artifact stolen from state museum recovered after 13 years
(United States of America)Angela Brandt (2016). Rare Sioux artifact stolen from state museum recovered after 13 years. Independent Record. 8 January.
Can Hobby Lobby Buy the Bible?
(United States of America)Joel Baden (2016). Can Hobby Lobby Buy the Bible?. The Atlantic. 7 January.
How Ancient Native American Rock Art Is Tearing a California Town Apart
(United States of America)Barret Baumgart (2016). How Ancient Native American Rock Art Is Tearing a California Town Apart. Vice. 5 January.
Unravelling International Smuggling Network by Tracing Kapoor's Art of the Past
(India; United States of America)Yogesh Kabirdoss (2015). Unravelling International Smuggling Network by Tracing Kapoor's Art of the Past. The New Indian Express. 17 December.
Seminary eyes repatriation after clash over artifacts
(United States of America)Malcolm Gay (2015). Seminary eyes repatriation after clash over artifacts. The Boston Globe. 5 December.
Statement on Paris Auction of Native American Objects
(United States of America; France)Evan Ryan (2015). Statement on Paris Auction of Native American Objects. United States Department of State. 4 December.
Secretary Jewell Advances Discussion on Repatriation of Tribal Sacred Objects with French Authorities
(United States of America; France)United States Department of the Interior (2015). Secretary Jewell Advances Discussion on Repatriation of Tribal Sacred Objects with French Authorities. United States Department of the Interior. 2 December.
The Real-Life Indiana Jones
(United States of America; India)FiveThirtyEight (2015). The Real-Life Indiana Jones. FiveThirtyEight. 2 December.
Community helps rebuild church after thieves vandalize it, steal tabernacle
(United States of America)Mayde Gomez (2015). Community helps rebuild church after thieves vandalize it, steal tabernacle. ABC United States. 1 December.
Sacred Chilkat Robe Returning Home
(United States of America)Sit News (2015). Sacred Chilkat Robe Returning Home. Sit News. 29 November.
The case of 'The Gospel of Jesus's Wife' still isn't closed
(United States of America)Lisa Wangsness (2015). The case of 'The Gospel of Jesus's Wife' still isn't closed. The Boston Globe. 29 November.
Museum reportedly paid $100K for idol
(United States of America; India)Seth Slabaugh (2015). Museum reportedly paid $100K for idol. The Star Press. 19 November.
Nazi Art Case Tests Start Date Of Shoah
(Germany; United States of America)Stewart Ain (2015). Nazi Art Case Tests Start Date Of Shoah. The Jewish Week. 19 November.
ICE HSI partners with Ball State University and the David Owsley Museum of Art to recover a hidden idol stolen from India
(India; United States of America)ICE (2015). ICE HSI partners with Ball State University and the David Owsley Museum of Art to recover a hidden idol stolen from India. ICE. 17 November.
Museum reopens, tensions flare at meeting
(United States of America)Jim Paulin (2015). Museum reopens, tensions flare at meeting. The Bristol Bay Times. 6 November.
Cambodia returns sculptural fragment after 3-D scans show it fits Cleveland Museum of Art's Krishna (photos)
(Cambodia; United States of America)Steven Litt (2015). Cambodia returns sculptural fragment after 3-D scans show it fits Cleveland Museum of Art's Krishna (photos). Cleveland.com. 30 October.
2 arrested, third sought after historic Lowndes Co. churches damaged
(United States of America)12 WSFA (2015). 2 arrested, third sought after historic Lowndes Co. churches damaged. 12 WSFA. 28 October.
Museum returns totem pole stolen by actor John Barrymore in 1931
(United States of America)Jennifer Sinco Kelleher (2015). Museum returns totem pole stolen by actor John Barrymore in 1931. Associated Press. 22 October.
NAGPRA Bears Fruit! IU Anthropologists Return Remains, Attend Nalukataq
(United States of America)Steve Russell (2015). NAGPRA Bears Fruit! IU Anthropologists Return Remains, Attend Nalukataq. Indian Country Today. 16 October.
Crisis rocks Museum of the Aleutians
(United States of America)Jim Paulin (2015). Crisis rocks Museum of the Aleutians. The Bristol Bay Times. 16 October.
You Can't Sell What's Not Yours
(United States of America)Josh Logue (2015). You Can't Sell What's Not Yours. Inside Higher Ed. 7 October.
Statue stolen from Little Flower basilica
(United States of America)Greta Kaul (2015). Statue stolen from Little Flower basilica. My San Antonio. 24 September.
Museum to return tainted art objects
(United States of America; India)Natalie Trusso Cafarello (2015). Museum to return tainted art objects. The Toledo Blade. 23 September.
Legal settlement with Armenian church lets Getty Museum keep prized medieval Bible pages
(Armenia; United States of America)Mike Boehm (2015). Legal settlement with Armenian church lets Getty Museum keep prized medieval Bible pages. Los Angeles Times. 21 September.
Sale of Sacred Object Stopped By Museum and Native Leaders
(United States of America)Frank Hopper (2015). Sale of Sacred Object Stopped By Museum and Native Leaders. Indian Country Today. 19 September.
Church bell found after missing for months
(United States of America)Kaitlyn Loyacano (2015). Church bell found after missing for months. KNOE. 17 September.
Chalices, Bass Guitar and Cross with Saint's Bone Stolen from St. Anthony of Padua Church in San Francisco
(United States of America)Bay City News (2015). Chalices, Bass Guitar and Cross with Saint's Bone Stolen from St. Anthony of Padua Church in San Francisco. NBC. 16 September.
U.S. judge fines Russia $43.7 million in diplomatic feud over Jewish collection
(Russia; United States of America)Spencer S. Hsu (2015). U.S. judge fines Russia $43.7 million in diplomatic feud over Jewish collection. The Washington Post. 13 September.
Art collector files to take Honolulu Museum of Art's $880K lawsuit to federal court
(United States of America)Lorin Eleni Gill (2015). Art collector files to take Honolulu Museum of Art's $880K lawsuit to federal court. Pacific Business News. 11 September.
Stolen church windows to be returned to Queenstown estate
(United States of America)Mary Carole McCauley (2015). Stolen church windows to be returned to Queenstown estate. The Baltimore Sun. 11 September.
Queenstown man won't serve time in theft of $3.5 million stained-glass windows
(United States of America)Mary Carole McCauley (2015). Queenstown man won't serve time in theft of $3.5 million stained-glass windows. The Baltimore Sun. 31 August.
'Bears Ears' latest battleground in Utah monument fight
(United States of America)Phil Taylor (2015). 'Bears Ears' latest battleground in Utah monument fight. EENews. 21 August.
Reward offered after break-in, vandalism at Ransom County church
(United States of America)Jordan Schroeer (2015). Reward offered after break-in, vandalism at Ransom County church. Grand Forks Herald. 16 August.
Honolulu Museum of Art sues donor for nearly $1M for selling undocumented art
(United States of America)Lorin Eleni Gill (2015). Honolulu Museum of Art sues donor for nearly $1M for selling undocumented art. Pacific Business News. 10 August.
How A Candy Magnate Helped Bring A Holy Collection Home
(United States of America)Micah Schweizer (2015). How A Candy Magnate Helped Bring A Holy Collection Home. NPR. 8 August.
Portland Art Museum returning sacred Crow medicine bundles to tribe
(United States of America)Joseph Rose (2015). Portland Art Museum returning sacred Crow medicine bundles to tribe. The Oregonian. 5 August.
Feds probe MU artifact collection
(United States of America)Curtis Johnson (2015). Feds probe MU artifact collection. The Herald-Dispatch. 29 July.
Is BSU museum piece stolen art?
(United States of America; India)Seth Slabaugh (2015). Is BSU museum piece stolen art?. The Star Press. 14 July.
Help to bring home likely stolen statue from US museum
(India; United States of America)S. Vijay Kumar (2015). Help to bring home likely stolen statue from US museum. The Times of India. 8 July.
Jewish Woman Works to Return 100 Torahs Ransacked by Nazis
(United States of America; Russia)Sol Rieger (2015). Jewish Woman Works to Return 100 Torahs Ransacked by Nazis. JP Updates. 6 July.
British Museum's ivory icons denied US entry for loan show
(United States of America)Victoria Stapley-Brown (2015). British Museum's ivory icons denied US entry for loan show. The Art Newspaper. 1 July.
ICE HSI partners with major art collector to recover stolen idol from India
(United States of America; India)ICE (2015). ICE HSI partners with major art collector to recover stolen idol from India. ICE. 1 July.
Senators Attempt to Protect Stolen Jewish Artifacts in Iraq From ISIS
(United States of America; Iraq)Suzanne Vega (2015). Senators Attempt to Protect Stolen Jewish Artifacts in Iraq From ISIS. JP Updates. 10 June.
Hopi Tribe Makes Another Attempt At Halting French Auction
(France; United States of America)Aaron Granillo (2015). Hopi Tribe Makes Another Attempt At Halting French Auction. KNAU. 9 June.
Police looking to identify owner of suspected stolen brass artifacts
(United States of America)KEPRTV (2015). Police looking to identify owner of suspected stolen brass artifacts. KEPRTV. 5 June.
Federal agents comb records for disgraced dealer Subhash Kapoor's sales and gifts
(United States of America)Jason Felch (2015). Federal agents comb records for disgraced dealer Subhash Kapoor's sales and gifts. The Art Newspaper. 2 June.
Someone's Stealing Stained Glass Out of Ohio Churches
(United States of America)Katie Zavadski (2015). Someone's Stealing Stained Glass Out of Ohio Churches. The Daily Beast. 1 June.
Paris Auction of Hopi Artifacts Decried in US Stirs Protest
(France; United States of America)Jamey Keaten (2015). Paris Auction of Hopi Artifacts Decried in US Stirs Protest. ABC United States. 1 June.
Stained-glass thieves target two local churches
(United States of America)JoAnne Viviano (2015). Stained-glass thieves target two local churches. The Columbus Dispatch. 27 May.
Hopis seek federal help to stop katsina auctions
(United States of America; France)Dennis Wagner (2015). Hopis seek federal help to stop katsina auctions. AZ Central. 27 May.
Returning Hanuman sculpture to Cambodia a nimble, savvy play by Cleveland Museum of Art
(Cambodia; United States of America)Steven Litt (2015). Returning Hanuman sculpture to Cambodia a nimble, savvy play by Cleveland Museum of Art. Cleveland.com. 15 May.
Fight Over Hindu God Statue Hits Fed Court
(United States of America; India)Adam Klasfeld (2015). Fight Over Hindu God Statue Hits Fed Court. Courthouse News Service. 14 May.
It's official: Cleveland Museum of Art returns Hanuman statue to Cambodia (photos)
(Cambodia; United States of America)Steven Litt (2015). It's official: Cleveland Museum of Art returns Hanuman statue to Cambodia (photos). Cleveland.com. 12 May.
Tribes say law requiring return of remains, relics, hasn't met promise
(United States of America)Kristen Hwang (2015). Tribes say law requiring return of remains, relics, hasn't met promise. Hava Sun News. 12 May.
Missing 13th-Century Painting to be Returned to Owners in Court Settlement
(United States of America; Switzerland; United Kingdom)Tom Mashberg (2015). Missing 13th-Century Painting to be Returned to Owners in Court Settlement. The New York Times. 12 May.
US Museum Returns Hanuman Statue to Cambodia
(Cambodia; United States of America)Mech Dara (2015). US Museum Returns Hanuman Statue to Cambodia. The Cambodia Daily. 11 May.
New York couple returns stolen Andean paintings to Bolivia
(Bolivia; United States of America)Associated Press (2015). New York couple returns stolen Andean paintings to Bolivia. U-T San Diego. 9 April.
Museums turn over ancient art as smuggling investigation presses on
(United States of America; India)Jessica Gelt (2015). Museums turn over ancient art as smuggling investigation presses on. Los Angeles Times. 9 April.
Museums Begin Returning Artifacts to India in Response to Investigation
(United States of America; India)Tom Mashberg (2015). Museums Begin Returning Artifacts to India in Response to Investigation. The New York Times. 7 April.
Manhattan Prosecutors Say New York Art Dealer Played Role in Sale of Stolen Artifacts
(United States of America; India; Nepal)Graham Bowley (2015). Manhattan Prosecutors Say New York Art Dealer Played Role in Sale of Stolen Artifacts. The New York Times. 2 April.
Brooklyn Art Dealer Accused of Selling Stolen Ancient Artifacts for $500K
(United States of America; India; Nepal)James Fanelli (2015). Brooklyn Art Dealer Accused of Selling Stolen Ancient Artifacts for $500K. DNA Info. 2 April.
Antiquities Looted From India End up at Honolulu Museum
(United States of America; India)Jennifer Sinco Kelleher (2015). Antiquities Looted From India End up at Honolulu Museum. ABC United States. 1 April.
Trade in Native American antiques can be tricky
(United States of America)David Murray (2015). Trade in Native American antiques can be tricky. Great Falls Tribune. 15 March.
Mysterious Apopka sculptures may be 1,000 years old
(United States of America)Stephen Hudak (2015). Mysterious Apopka sculptures may be 1,000 years old. Orlando Sentinel. 27 February.
Antiquities forgery makes for not-so-divine comedy at Sundance festival
(United States of America)David D'Arcy (2015). Antiquities forgery makes for not-so-divine comedy at Sundance festival. The Art Newspaper. 2 February.
Theft of chalice, valued at $8,300, from Chicopee's St. Rose De Lima Church was 'tremendous violation of our sacred space,' pastor says
(United States of America)George Graham (2015). Theft of chalice, valued at $8,300, from Chicopee's St. Rose De Lima Church was 'tremendous violation of our sacred space,' pastor says. MassLive. 6 January.
Inventor's children seek to regain missing stained-glass windows valued at $3.5 million
(United States of America)Mary Carole McCauley (2014). Inventor's children seek to regain missing stained-glass windows valued at $3.5 million. The Baltimore Sun. 29 November.
Stolen Almora idol back home after 50 years
(India; United States of America)Raju Gusain (2014). Stolen Almora idol back home after 50 years. India Today. 12 October.
Sacred Items Swiped From Romanian Orthodox Church
(United States of America)Bill Wadell (2014). Sacred Items Swiped From Romanian Orthodox Church. WNEP. 6 October.
Manhattan U.S. Attorney and FBI Assistant Director in Charge Announce the Repatriation of Nine Stolen Miguel Cabrera Paintings to the Republic of Peru
(United States of America)U.S. Attorney's Office (2014). Manhattan U.S. Attorney and FBI Assistant Director in Charge Announce the Repatriation of Nine Stolen Miguel Cabrera Paintings to the Republic of Peru. FBI. 5 September.
Two Alaska Native artifacts return home after clandestine auction bid by nonprofit
(United States of America)Sean Doogan (2014). Two Alaska Native artifacts return home after clandestine auction bid by nonprofit. Alaska Dispatch News. 3 September.
Looted ancient statues returned to Cambodia from US
(Cambodia; United States of America)AFP (2014). Looted ancient statues returned to Cambodia from US. ABC Australia. 4 June.
US probing whether Ganesha museum idol was stolen
(United States of America; India)Press Trust of India (2014). US probing whether Ganesha museum idol was stolen. Business Standard. 7 March.
Cambodian relics 'found in New York'
(Cambodia; United States of America)Stuart White (2014). Cambodian relics 'found in New York'. The Phnom Penh Post. 7 March.
Athorities raid storage locker filled with antiquities
(United States of America)AFA News (2014). Athorities raid storage locker filled with antiquities. AFA News. 6 March.
US Returns Three 'Most Wanted' Stolen Antiquities to India
(India; United States of America)IANS (2014). US Returns Three 'Most Wanted' Stolen Antiquities to India. The New Indian Express. 15 January.
The Met Will Return a Pair of Statues to Cambodia
(Cambodia; United States of America)Tom Mashberg (2013). The Met Will Return a Pair of Statues to Cambodia. The New York Times. 3 May.
Christie's removes stolen Nepal artworks
(Nepal; United States of America)Kunda Dixit (2013). Christie's removes stolen Nepal artworks. Nepali Times. 22 March.
Gods in exile
(Nepal; Germany; United States of America)Kanak Mani Dixit (1999). Gods in exile. Himal. 1 October.