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.

Yala Historic Site defaced; artifacts stolen

News First (2021). Yala Historic Site defaced; artifacts stolen. News First. 1 September.

Concern grows for Afghanistan's cultural heritage under new Taliban rule

Rebecca Anne Proctor (2021). Concern grows for Afghanistan's cultural heritage under new Taliban rule. Arab News. 1 September.

Indigenous people find legal, cultural barriers to protect sacred spaces off tribal lands

Debra Utacia Krol (2021). Indigenous people find legal, cultural barriers to protect sacred spaces off tribal lands. AZ Central. 16 August.

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.

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.

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.

Google Arts & Culture as an Agent of Ethnic Cleansing

Nevdon Jamgochian (2020). Google Arts & Culture as an Agent of Ethnic Cleansing. Hyperallergic. 13 November.

2 held with panchaloha idol, hunt on for prime accused

A. Subburaj (2020). 2 held with panchaloha idol, hunt on for prime accused. The Times of India. 3 November.

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.

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.

More than 30 headstones damaged at South African Jewish cemetery

Cnaan Liphshiz (2020). More than 30 headstones damaged at South African Jewish cemetery. Forward. 21 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.

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.

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.

'Shady and unscrupulous' metal detectorist hits Winchelsea

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

'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.

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.

Mosul's Renowned Religious Complex Will Rise From the Rubble

Margaret Coker (2018). Mosul's Renowned Religious Complex Will Rise From the Rubble. The New York Times. 24 April.

Ancient Ayutthaya temple damaged by drama-obsessed tourists

The Nation (2018). Ancient Ayutthaya temple damaged by drama-obsessed tourists. The Nation. 22 March.

Minnesota monk Columba Stewart rescues ancient manuscripts from modern threats

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

50 ancient idols, statues of deities restored

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

Votualevu Mandir Installs CCTV Cameras, Burglar Bars

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

पीरो के तारा मंदिर से गहने चुराये व मूर्ति तोड़ी, रोड पर उतरे लोग

Jewellery stolen and idol broken in Tara temple in Piro

Live Hindustan (2017). पीरो के तारा मंदिर से गहने चुराये व मूर्ति तोड़ी, रोड पर उतरे लोग. Live Hindustan. 11 December.

The damage being done to our churches

KLFM (2017). The damage being done to our churches. KLFM. 6 October.

Serious quake damage to Morelos heritage

Mexico News Daily (2017). Serious quake damage to Morelos heritage. Mexico News Daily. 28 September.

Earthquake In Mexico Hit Churches Hard in Puebla State

Carrie Kahn (2017). Earthquake In Mexico Hit Churches Hard in Puebla State. NPR. 25 September.

Ayutthaya temple fire damages ancient Buddha statue

The Nation (2017). Ayutthaya temple fire damages ancient Buddha statue. The Nation. 15 September.

Campaigners call to preserve rubble from archaeological buildings

OnlineKhabar (2017). Campaigners call to preserve rubble from archaeological buildings. OnlineKhabar. 15 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.

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.

China's Peking University to investigate graffiti found on ancient bell

Laurie Chen (2017). China's Peking University to investigate graffiti found on ancient bell. South China Morning Post. 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.

Saving Italy's earthquake art

Margaret Stenhouse (2017). Saving Italy's earthquake art. Wanted in Rome. 24 August.

Myanmar to Repair Earthquake-Hit Bagan by 2020

Tin Htet Paing (2017). Myanmar to Repair Earthquake-Hit Bagan by 2020. Irrawaddy. 22 August.

Japanese Shinto shrine vandalized in Taipei

Keoni Everington (2017). Japanese Shinto shrine vandalized in Taipei. Taiwan News. 17 August.

Statues of martyrs defaced by miscreants

Mahi Ahluwalia (2017). Statues of martyrs defaced by miscreants. The Times of India. 17 August.

Portion of stolen pagoda recovered

Tom Callis (2017). Portion of stolen pagoda recovered. Hawaii Tribune Herald. 16 August.

Bombed and looted ancient Cambodian city poised for rebirth

AFP (2017). Bombed and looted ancient Cambodian city poised for rebirth. Maylay Mail. 11 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.

After IS, Mosul rebuilds monuments, mosques – and society

Stephen Kalin (2017). After IS, Mosul rebuilds monuments, mosques – and society. Reuters. 26 July.

Monastery rebuilding delay angers monks

Anup Ojha (2017). Monastery rebuilding delay angers monks. The Kathmandu Post. 13 July.

The tussle for Kasthamandap

Sanjit Bhakta (2017). The tussle for Kasthamandap. The Kathmandu Post. 1 July.

Destruction of Mosul's Great Mosque holds a heritage lesson for Australia

Dale Stephens, Tara Gutman (2017). Destruction of Mosul's Great Mosque holds a heritage lesson for Australia. The Guardian. 29 June.

Miscreants vandalise Shiva linga at Hampi World Heritage site

The News Minute (2017). Miscreants vandalise Shiva linga at Hampi World Heritage site. The News Minute. 29 June.

The many headless Buddha

Emran Feroz (2017). The many headless Buddha. Qantera. 26 June.

Battle for Mosul: IS 'blows up' al-Nuri mosque

BBC News (2017). Battle for Mosul: IS 'blows up' al-Nuri mosque. BBC News. 22 June.

Battle for Mosul: Destruction of al-Nuri mosque 'shows IS defeated'

BBC News (2017). Battle for Mosul: Destruction of al-Nuri mosque 'shows IS defeated'. BBC News. 22 June.

Vandals daub anti-christian messages on Tamworth's St Editha's Church

Tamworth Herald (2017). Vandals daub anti-christian messages on Tamworth's St Editha's Church. Tamworth Herald. 15 June.

Restoration may have disfigured Buddhist monastery, a world heritage site

Amjad Iqbal (2017). Restoration may have disfigured Buddhist monastery, a world heritage site. Dawn. 2 May.

Israel Arrests Temple Mount Officials After Assault on Archaeologists

Nir Hasson (2017). Israel Arrests Temple Mount Officials After Assault on Archaeologists. Haaretz. 29 March.

Lowest bidders threaten Nepal's quake-hit heritage

AFP (2017). Lowest bidders threaten Nepal's quake-hit heritage. The Daily Mail. 24 March.

Teenager caused £5,000 of damage to ancient church in Dalgety Bay

Dunfermline Press (2017). Teenager caused £5,000 of damage to ancient church in Dalgety Bay. Dunfermline Press. 17 March.

Los enemigos del patrimonio histórico

The enemies of historic heritage

Aludena Ruiz (2017). Los enemigos del patrimonio histórico. El Diario. 13 March.

Illegal stone mining a major danger to five ASI monuments

Deshdeep Saxena (2017). Illegal stone mining a major danger to five ASI monuments. The Times of India. 7 March.

The Monk Who Saves Manuscripts From ISIS

Matteo Fagotto (2017). The Monk Who Saves Manuscripts From ISIS. The Atlantic. 23 February.

Maoists deny hand in destruction of ancient Ganesha idol; Cops have their doubts

Ejaz Kaiser (2017). Maoists deny hand in destruction of ancient Ganesha idol; Cops have their doubts. The New Indian Express. 12 February.

Vandals target display of multifaith artworks at Gloucester Cathedral

Vanessa Thorpe (2017). Vandals target display of multifaith artworks at Gloucester Cathedral. The Guardian. 12 February.

Chhattisgarh: Ancient Ganesha idol damaged by suspected Maoists successfully restored

ANI (2017). Chhattisgarh: Ancient Ganesha idol damaged by suspected Maoists successfully restored. Business Standard. 2 February.

1100-year-old Ganesha idol falls from Bastar hilltop, cops suspect Maoists' role

Rashmi Drolia (2017). 1100-year-old Ganesha idol falls from Bastar hilltop, cops suspect Maoists' role. The Times of India. 28 January.

बस्तर: पहाड़ी से चोरी हुई हजार साल पुरानी गणेश प्रतिमा

Bastar: ancient Ganesh idol stolen from Dholkal

Khabar Non Stop (2017). बस्तर: पहाड़ी से चोरी हुई हजार साल पुरानी गणेश प्रतिमा. Khabar Non Stop. 27 January.

Locals obstruct temple rebuilding, demand participatio

Gyan P Neupane (2017). Locals obstruct temple rebuilding, demand participatio. My Republica. 25 January.

Roban y profanan imágenes de la Virgen y el Niño en ermita de Córdoba

Blanca Ruiz (2017). Roban y profanan imágenes de la Virgen y el Niño en ermita de Córdoba. ACI Prensa. 23 January.

Cairo's Museum of Islamic Art to open Friday after two-year closure

Nevine El-Aref (2017). Cairo's Museum of Islamic Art to open Friday after two-year closure. Ahram Online. 18 January.

El Obispado de Cádiz afronta una multa por abandonar una iglesia paleocristiana

The bishopric of Cádiz faces fine for abandoning early Christian church

Jesús A. Cañas (2017). El Obispado de Cádiz afronta una multa por abandonar una iglesia paleocristiana. El País. 18 January.

Philip Johnson Chapel Vandalized in Dallas

Hrag Vartanian (2017). Philip Johnson Chapel Vandalized in Dallas. Hyperallergic. 10 January.

Thousands of pounds worth of damage caused to ancient church

Helen Machin (2017). Thousands of pounds worth of damage caused to ancient church. Tamworth Herald. 2 January.

Two criminals held for damaging Jain Tirthankar's idol

The Times of India (2016). Two criminals held for damaging Jain Tirthankar's idol. The Times of India. 18 December.

Jain idol found broken in Rajgir temple

TNN (2016). Jain idol found broken in Rajgir temple. The Times of India. 18 December.

Abren un boquete en la puerta de la capilla de San Antón, en Cedeira, para robar el cepillo

Hole opened in the door of the chapel of San Anton in Cedeira to rob the chapel

Ana F. Cuba (2016). Abren un boquete en la puerta de la capilla de San Antón, en Cedeira, para robar el cepillo. La Voz de Galicia. 6 December.

Preservation of archaeological sites promotes tourism

APP (2016). Preservation of archaeological sites promotes tourism. The Nation. 5 December.

Signs Of Hope: Ancient Relics Found In Monastery Destroyed By ISIS

Carey Lodge (2016). Signs Of Hope: Ancient Relics Found In Monastery Destroyed By ISIS. Christian Today. 29 November.

Iraqi forces take Nimrud from IS: why are its artefacts so significant?

SBS (2016). Iraqi forces take Nimrud from IS: why are its artefacts so significant?. SBS. 14 November.

Minister vows tough control on cultural heritage after fire damages ancient Vardzia frescos

Agenda News (2016). Minister vows tough control on cultural heritage after fire damages ancient Vardzia frescos. Agenda News. 7 November.

Historic painting looted from church in Italy destroyed by earthquake

Allen Cone (2016). Historic painting looted from church in Italy destroyed by earthquake. UPI. 7 November.

Iconic Buddha in Swat valley restored after nine years when Taliban defaced it

Fazal Khaliq (2016). Iconic Buddha in Swat valley restored after nine years when Taliban defaced it. Dawn. 7 November.

A temple in the heart of Capital remains in ruins

Anup Ojha (2016). A temple in the heart of Capital remains in ruins. The Kathmandu Post. 6 November.

Italian Preservationists Save 900 Artworks From the Ruins of Earthquake-Struck Amatrice

Danny Lewis (2016). Italian Preservationists Save 900 Artworks From the Ruins of Earthquake-Struck Amatrice. Smithsonian. 25 October.

'Destroying damaged ancient sculptures a crime'

TNN (2016). 'Destroying damaged ancient sculptures a crime'. The Times of India. 24 October.

Friday essay: war crimes and the many threats to cultural heritag

Ian Lilley (2016). Friday essay: war crimes and the many threats to cultural heritag. The Conversation. 14 October.

Damaged Bagan Temples Under Detailed Assessment

Tin Htet Paing (2016). Damaged Bagan Temples Under Detailed Assessment. The Irrawaddy. 6 October.

Se salvó gran parte de obras de arte más importantes de San Sebastián

Large portion of the most important works of art of San Sebastián saved.

Andina (2016). Se salvó gran parte de obras de arte más importantes de San Sebastián. Andina. 16 September.

Sector Cultura adopta medidas urgentes tras incendio en iglesia de San Sebastián

Cultural sector adopts emergency measures after the fire in the San Sebastián church

Radio Nacional (2016). Sector Cultura adopta medidas urgentes tras incendio en iglesia de San Sebastián. Radio Nacional. 16 September.

Yobs 'mindlessly' smash historic stained-glass window in 12th-century Rye church

Adrian Imms (2016). Yobs 'mindlessly' smash historic stained-glass window in 12th-century Rye church. The Argus. 15 September.

Vandals daub bizarre message on cathedral's 900 year old walls

The Plymouth Herald (2016). Vandals daub bizarre message on cathedral's 900 year old walls. Plymouth Herald. 13 September.

Rani Pokhari reconstruction to resume this week

The Kathmandu Post (2016). Rani Pokhari reconstruction to resume this week. The Kathmandu Post. 12 September.

15 ancient pagodas in Bagan suffer severe damage

Eleven (2016). 15 ancient pagodas in Bagan suffer severe damage. Eleven. 6 September.

UNESCO Director-General condemns the destruction of a 9th century old mosque of Bani Matar in Yemen

UNESCO (2016). UNESCO Director-General condemns the destruction of a 9th century old mosque of Bani Matar in Yemen. Malaysia Sun. 4 September.

Federal judge in Oregon standoff case rules on what evidence can be introduced at trial

Maxine Bernstein (2016). Federal judge in Oregon standoff case rules on what evidence can be introduced at trial. Oregon Live. 2 September.

Unesco concerned about inappropriate rebuilding of Ranipokhari

The Kathmandu Post (2016). Unesco concerned about inappropriate rebuilding of Ranipokhari. The Kathmandu Post. 1 September.

Bagan pagodas to be repaired in 7-step process

Eleven (2016). Bagan pagodas to be repaired in 7-step process. Eleven. 31 August.

Balgopaleshwar Temple reconstruction suspended

My Republica (2016). Balgopaleshwar Temple reconstruction suspended. My Republica. 30 August.

The earthquake aftermath: 'Don't rush with restoration'

Libby Hogan (2016). The earthquake aftermath: 'Don't rush with restoration'. DVB. 29 August.

Bagan After the Quake: Concerns Over Manhandling of Debris

Zarni Mann (2016). Bagan After the Quake: Concerns Over Manhandling of Debris. The Irrawaddy. 25 August.

Myanmar President Visits Bagan to Survey Quake-Damaged Pagodas

Radio Free Asia (2016). Myanmar President Visits Bagan to Survey Quake-Damaged Pagodas. Radio Free Asia. 25 August.

Assisi basilica declared safe after fatal earthquake strikes central Italy

Hannah McGivern (2016). Assisi basilica declared safe after fatal earthquake strikes central Italy. The Art Newspaper. 24 August.

Myanmar earthquake kills three, damages scores of ancient temples

Shwe Yee Saw Myint (2016). Myanmar earthquake kills three, damages scores of ancient temples. Reuters. 24 August.

Our Prayers Are Answered as Beast Jesus Stars in a Comic Opera

Claire Voon (2016). Our Prayers Are Answered as Beast Jesus Stars in a Comic Opera. Hyperallergic. 15 August.

Tras 58 días detienen a 7 personas por ataque y destrucción a la Gratitud Nacional

After 58 days, 7 people arrested for destruction of the Gratitud Nacional

24 Horas (2016). Tras 58 días detienen a 7 personas por ataque y destrucción a la Gratitud Nacional. 24 Horas. 6 August.

80%of Aleppo Old City square destroyed, residents lack tools to rebuild

Syria Direct (2016). 80%of Aleppo Old City square destroyed, residents lack tools to rebuild. Syria Direct. 4 August.

Police detain 5 Wakf members for illegally renovating Dome of Rock

Daniel K. Eisenbud (2016). Police detain 5 Wakf members for illegally renovating Dome of Rock. The Jerusalem Post. 4 August.

Police Name Five More Suspects in North Sumatra Buddhist Temple Attacks

Jakarta Globe (2016). Police Name Five More Suspects in North Sumatra Buddhist Temple Attacks. Jakarta Globe. 1 August.

Police Name Twelve Suspects in North Sumatra Temple Attacks

Jakarta Globe (2016). Police Name Twelve Suspects in North Sumatra Temple Attacks. Jakarta Globe. 1 August.

Salafists blow up 16-century mosque in Yemen

AFP (2016). Salafists blow up 16-century mosque in Yemen. Al Arabiya. 31 July.

Kathmandu Valley is not danger listed again

Kai Weise (2016). Kathmandu Valley is not danger listed again. The Himalayan Times. 23 July.

End to Penang temple vandalism streak? Cops believe they caught the man (VIDEO)

Opalyn Mok (2016). End to Penang temple vandalism streak? Cops believe they caught the man (VIDEO). The Malay Mail. 14 July.

Destrozan con pintadas la fachada de la ermita del Calvario y sus estaciones de penitencia

The facade of the hermitage of Calvario and it's stations of the cross destroyed by graffiti

Marbella Directo (2016). Destrozan con pintadas la fachada de la ermita del Calvario y sus estaciones de penitencia. Marbella Directo. 13 July.

Police set up task force following desecration of 4 Hindu temples

Aaron Ngui (2016). Police set up task force following desecration of 4 Hindu temples. The Sun Daily. 11 July.

Three statues smashed at 70-year-old place of worship in Jln Tengku Kudin

Crystal Chiam Shiying (2016). Three statues smashed at 70-year-old place of worship in Jln Tengku Kudin. The Star. 11 July.

Kashmiri Pandits protest over vandalization, theft in temples at Valley

Daily Excelsior (2016). Kashmiri Pandits protest over vandalization, theft in temples at Valley. Daily Excelsior. 7 July.

The Prophet's Mosque in Medina, Islam's second holiest site, attacked

Gareth Harris (2016). The Prophet's Mosque in Medina, Islam's second holiest site, attacked. The Art Newspaper. 5 July.

Modification, demolition of ancient structures stayed

Dawn (2016). Modification, demolition of ancient structures stayed. Dawn. 5 July.

Third Hindu temple in Penang vandalised

R. Sekaran (2016). Third Hindu temple in Penang vandalised. The Star. 4 July.

Jehovah's Witnesses deny desecrating site

Mexico News Daily (2016). Jehovah's Witnesses deny desecrating site. Mexico News Daily. 1 July.

'Heartless' burglars smash up church with sledgehammers

Kelsey Maxwell (2016). 'Heartless' burglars smash up church with sledgehammers. Leigh Journal. 29 June.

Jehovah's Witnesses accused of destroying ancient religious site in Mexico

Nathaniel Janowitz (2016). Jehovah's Witnesses accused of destroying ancient religious site in Mexico. Vice. 29 June.

Police appeal for witnesses after thieves steal lead from Hillhouse Parish Church roof

Kirsten Mcstay (2016). Police appeal for witnesses after thieves steal lead from Hillhouse Parish Church roof. Daily Record. 24 June.

Thieves cause £20,000 of damage to one of Stockton's most historic buildings

Chris Webber (2016). Thieves cause £20,000 of damage to one of Stockton's most historic buildings. The Northern Echo. 23 June.

Trémel. Un joyau du XVIe siécle ravagé par un incendie

Trémel. A sixteenth century jewel destroyed by fire

Le Télégramme (2016). Trémel. Un joyau du XVIe siécle ravagé par un incendie. Le Télégramme. 21 June.

Man beheads 800-year-old church statue in Florida, threatens to shoot priest in face, police say

Fox (2016). Man beheads 800-year-old church statue in Florida, threatens to shoot priest in face, police say. Fox. 21 June.

Miscreants damage ancient Rameshwar temple at Halasi

Ravindra Uppar (2016). Miscreants damage ancient Rameshwar temple at Halasi. The Times of India. 21 June.

Locals fear alcohol fueled vandalism will destroy the last remaining relics of Old Palmerstown Church

Claire Scott (2016). Locals fear alcohol fueled vandalism will destroy the last remaining relics of Old Palmerstown Church. Dublin Live. 18 June.

Thieves strip lead off East Meon church roof

BBC News (2016). Thieves strip lead off East Meon church roof. BBC News. 17 June.

Vandals damage up to 40 gravestones in Inverness cemetery

BBC News (2016). Vandals damage up to 40 gravestones in Inverness cemetery. BBC News. 15 June.

'Badass Librarians' Foil al Qaeda, Save Ancient Manuscripts

Simon Worrall (2016). 'Badass Librarians' Foil al Qaeda, Save Ancient Manuscripts. National Geographic. 12 June.

Revealed: how altarpiece broke in disastrous fall at London's National Gallery

Emily Sharpe (2016). Revealed: how altarpiece broke in disastrous fall at London's National Gallery. The Art Newspaper. 9 June.

Moscow Roadworks Damaging Archaeological Remains, Activists Say

The Moscow Times (2016). Moscow Roadworks Damaging Archaeological Remains, Activists Say. The Moscow Times. 6 June.

Syria's third-oldest mosque damaged by airstrike: 'A violation of historical sites'

Alaa Nassar (2016). Syria's third-oldest mosque damaged by airstrike: 'A violation of historical sites'. Syria Direct. 2 June.

Arqueólogos piden apoyo "decidido" a las administraciones para detener el expolio del yacimiento de Malamoneda en Toledo

Archaeologists ask administration for support to stop the looting of the site of Malamoneda in Toledo

Europa Press (2016). Arqueólogos piden apoyo "decidido" a las administraciones para detener el expolio del yacimiento de Malamoneda en Toledo. La Vanguardia. 2 June.

Hindu temple in Penang desecrated, statues destroyed

Free Malaysia Today (2016). Hindu temple in Penang desecrated, statues destroyed. Free Malaysia Today. 2 June.

Student who scrawled 'don't bomb Syria' in giant black letters on historic World Heritage-listed church opposite Parliament is spared jail

Mark Duell (2016). Student who scrawled 'don't bomb Syria' in giant black letters on historic World Heritage-listed church opposite Parliament is spared jail. The Daily Mail. 1 June.

Vandals damage headstones at Leslie Cemetery, Glenrothes

BBC News (2016). Vandals damage headstones at Leslie Cemetery, Glenrothes. BBC News. 30 May.

Shock after thieves behead angel statue in Cambridge graveyard

Chris Elliott (2016). Shock after thieves behead angel statue in Cambridge graveyard. Cambridge News. 30 May.

Woman arrested for damaging idols in temple

TNN (2016). Woman arrested for damaging idols in temple. The Times of India. 26 May.

Teenager, 15, charged over vandalism at historic Fife church

Craig Smith (2016). Teenager, 15, charged over vandalism at historic Fife church. The Courier. 24 May.

While the world watches Palmyra, another of Syria's heritage sites risks destruction

Ross Burns (2016). While the world watches Palmyra, another of Syria's heritage sites risks destruction. Apollo. 20 May.

Looting rife, heritage sites destroyed: The state of Syria's history

Lizzie Porter (2016). Looting rife, heritage sites destroyed: The state of Syria's history. Middle East Eye. 20 May.

ಈಶ್ವರಮಂಗಲ: ಪಂಚಲಿಂಗೇಶ್ವರ ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನಕ್ಕೆ ಕಳ್ಳರ ಕನ್ನ

Isvaramangala: thieves break into the temple

Vijay Karnataka (2016). ಈಶ್ವರಮಂಗಲ: ಪಂಚಲಿಂಗೇಶ್ವರ ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನಕ್ಕೆ ಕಳ್ಳರ ಕನ್ನ. Vijay Karnataka. 10 May.

Miners plunder 'Ramayana' heritage in MP

P. Naveen (2016). Miners plunder 'Ramayana' heritage in MP. The Times of India. 29 April.

One year on: an update from Nepal's earthquake-damaged heritage sites

Erich Theophile (2016). One year on: an update from Nepal's earthquake-damaged heritage sites. Apollo. 26 April.

Historic Moorhead church tries to repair, prevent vandalism

Tim Gallagher (2016). Historic Moorhead church tries to repair, prevent vandalism. Hastings Tribune. 2 April.

Indiana group seeks tough penalties for cemetery vandalism

Associated Press (2016). Indiana group seeks tough penalties for cemetery vandalism. The Washington Times. 2 April.

Nationally important 12th century monument spray-painted by vandals

Brian Donnelly (2016). Nationally important 12th century monument spray-painted by vandals. The Herald. 2 April.

Egypt's Museum of Islamic Art regains its allure after two-year restoration

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Egypt's Museum of Islamic Art regains its allure after two-year restoration. Ahram Online. 27 March.

Yobs set fire to historic Prestwick church and burn ivy from ancient walls

Stuart Wilson (2016). Yobs set fire to historic Prestwick church and burn ivy from ancient walls. Daily Record. 25 March.

Mali rebel 'to admit' Timbuktu mausoleum destruction at ICC

BBC News (2016). Mali rebel 'to admit' Timbuktu mausoleum destruction at ICC. BBC News. 24 March.

Cementerios salitreros en alerta

Salitre cemeteries on alert

Alejandra Lobo (2016). Cementerios salitreros en alerta. La Tercera. 14 March.

Museum of Lost Objects: The Armenian church in Deir al-Zour

Kanishk Tharoor (2016). Museum of Lost Objects: The Armenian church in Deir al-Zour. BBC News. 10 March.

Buried Souls: How Ontario bulldozed through a rare Huron-Wendat burial site in Barrie

Kenneth Jackson (2016). Buried Souls: How Ontario bulldozed through a rare Huron-Wendat burial site in Barrie. APTN News. 9 March.

Museum of Lost Objects: Mar Elian Monastery

Kanishk Tharoor (2016). Museum of Lost Objects: Mar Elian Monastery. BBC News. 7 March.

Georgia Bill Would Exempt Construction Projects From Reporting Sacred Remains

Amy Morris (2016). Georgia Bill Would Exempt Construction Projects From Reporting Sacred Remains. Indian Country Today. 7 March.

Jaro archbishop suspends priest over treasure hunt in ancient cemetery

Anne Fernandez (2016). Jaro archbishop suspends priest over treasure hunt in ancient cemetery. Inter Aksyon. 6 March.

Timbuktu Shrines Trial: Why the Destruction of Cultural Heritage is History Repeating Itself

John Darlington (2016). Timbuktu Shrines Trial: Why the Destruction of Cultural Heritage is History Repeating Itself. Newsweek. 5 March.

Museum of Lost Objects: Aleppo's minaret

Kanishk Tharoor (2016). Museum of Lost Objects: Aleppo's minaret. BBC News. 3 March.

Christian hamlet in Syria bears scars of fierce fighting

Associated Press (2016). Christian hamlet in Syria bears scars of fierce fighting. The Daily Mail. 3 March.

Destruction of Timbuktu sites shocked humanity, prosecutor tells ICC

AFP (2016). Destruction of Timbuktu sites shocked humanity, prosecutor tells ICC. The Guardian. 1 March.

CC to Decide If Malian Teacher Will Face Charges for Destroying Timbuktu Artifacts

Vice (2016). CC to Decide If Malian Teacher Will Face Charges for Destroying Timbuktu Artifacts. Vice. 29 February.

Old graveyard dug up and no one knows who's doing it

Sameer Mandhro (2016). Old graveyard dug up and no one knows who's doing it. The Express Tribune. 26 February.

Idols found damaged in temple

Press Trust of India (2016). Idols found damaged in temple. India.com. 20 February.

Roban el sagrario barroco de la iglesia de Olveira y provocan un incendio en la sacristía

Baroque tabernacle from the church of Olveira solen and fire started in the sacristy

Javier Romero (2016). Roban el sagrario barroco de la iglesia de Olveira y provocan un incendio en la sacristía. La Voz de Galicia. 3 February.

The race to save ancient Islamic manuscripts from terrorists who want them destroyed

Sarah Kershaw (2016). The race to save ancient Islamic manuscripts from terrorists who want them destroyed. The Washington Post. 21 January.

Suspected arson at Fontainebleau church

Margot Boutges (2016). Suspected arson at Fontainebleau church. The Art Newspaper. 13 January.

Historic mosque attacked in Crimea

World Bulletin (2016). Historic mosque attacked in Crimea. World Bulletin. 12 January.

Revientan la puerta de la iglesia para robar la corona a la patrona de Guillena

Church door broken down to steal crown of the patron saint of Guillena

Juan Carlos Romero (2015). Revientan la puerta de la iglesia para robar la corona a la patrona de Guillena. ABC España. 24 December.

El fuego arrasa dos piezas religiosas del siglo XVI

Fire destroys two pieces of religious art from the 16th century

Diario de Mallorca (2015). El fuego arrasa dos piezas religiosas del siglo XVI. Diario de Mallorca. 19 December.

Decapitan a una virgen al robar su corona

Virgin decapitated to steal her crown

Alfonso Alba (2015). Decapitan a una virgen al robar su corona. Cordopolis. 26 November.

Security tightened amid threat to temples

Slamet Susanto (2015). Security tightened amid threat to temples. The Jakarta Post. 9 November.

2 arrested, third sought after historic Lowndes Co. churches damaged

12 WSFA (2015). 2 arrested, third sought after historic Lowndes Co. churches damaged. 12 WSFA. 28 October.

Treasure hunters ravage temples in Chittoor district

K. Umashankar (2015). Treasure hunters ravage temples in Chittoor district. The Hindu. 21 September.

Urwali rękę Chrystusowi, okradli kościół

The hand of the statue of Christ was stolen

Tomasz Jóźwiak (2015). Urwali rękę Chrystusowi, okradli kościół. Miedziowe. 7 September.

Donations made after drug addicts smash ancient Bodmin church window

CG Oscar (2015). Donations made after drug addicts smash ancient Bodmin church window. Cornish Guardian. 27 August.

Roban mediante el alunizaje las iglesias de Utande y Muduex

Robberies by breaking and entering at the churches of Utande and Mudux

Redacción/EFE (2015). Roban mediante el alunizaje las iglesias de Utande y Muduex. GuadaQue. 21 August.

Thieves smash ancient Bodmin church window to steal collection box

CG Oscar (2015). Thieves smash ancient Bodmin church window to steal collection box. Cornish Guardian. 19 August.

Reward offered after break-in, vandalism at Ransom County church

Jordan Schroeer (2015). Reward offered after break-in, vandalism at Ransom County church. Grand Forks Herald. 16 August.

Israeli Media: Leader of Far-Right Lehava Group Admits Support for Destroying Churches

Jack Moore (2015). Israeli Media: Leader of Far-Right Lehava Group Admits Support for Destroying Churches. Newsweek. 6 August.

Hasta 10 años de prisión para quienes demolieron capilla del siglo XIX

Up to 10 years in prison for people who demolished 19th century chapel

Lucía Pérez (2015). Hasta 10 años de prisión para quienes demolieron capilla del siglo XIX. E-consulta. 29 July.

Fire damages landmark Christian site in Israel; arson suspected

Bathsheva Sobelman (2015). Fire damages landmark Christian site in Israel; arson suspected. Los Angeles Times. 18 June.

Thieves break antique idols hoping to find gold inside

The Hindu (2015). Thieves break antique idols hoping to find gold inside. The Hindu. 19 May.

700-yr-old idol recovered

Deccan Herald (2015). 700-yr-old idol recovered. Deccan Herald. 18 May.

Ancient jewel-studded vest missing after Nepal quake

IANS (2015). Ancient jewel-studded vest missing after Nepal quake. One India. 9 May.

Ancient jewel-studded vest missing after Nepal quake

IANS (2015). Ancient jewel-studded vest missing after Nepal quake. One India. 9 May.

Spate of vandalization hits Kyoto, Nara World Heritage sites

Japan Times (2015). Spate of vandalization hits Kyoto, Nara World Heritage sites. The Japan Times. 9 April.

UN Attempt to Save Jewish Sites from ISIS -Too Little Too Late?

Lyn Julius (2014). UN Attempt to Save Jewish Sites from ISIS -Too Little Too Late?. Arutz Sheva. 7 December.

Devenish Island: Vandals damage ancient gravestone

BBC News (2014). Devenish Island: Vandals damage ancient gravestone. BBC News. 27 November.

A brittle plan to protect broken idols?

B. Sivakumar (2014). A brittle plan to protect broken idols?. The Times of India. 3 September.

Angels and paintings vandalised at Tintagel Parish Church

Cornish Guardian (2014). Angels and paintings vandalised at Tintagel Parish Church. Cornish Guardian. 4 June.

Syrian government says Maaloula's sites sacked by rebels

Al Monitor (2014). Syrian government says Maaloula's sites sacked by rebels. Al Monitor. 5 May.

Statue vandalized in Chaskar

Sonam Rinchen (2008). Statue vandalized in Chaskar. Bhutan Observer. 23 May.