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.

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.

Illegal excavation of archaeological sites in Mardan, Swabi, Swat continues

The News (2021). Illegal excavation of archaeological sites in Mardan, Swabi, Swat continues. The News. 8 April.

Arte sacro: patrimonio en riesgo

Sacred art: heritage at risk

Sonia Ávila (2021). Arte sacro: patrimonio en riesgo. El Sol de México. 26 March.

Myanmar helpless against illegal trade of antique cultural objects

Phyo Wai Kyaw (2020). Myanmar helpless against illegal trade of antique cultural objects. Myanmar Times. 18 December.

Amid pillaging and looting, Tunisia struggles to preserve its Jewish heritage

Najeh Mouelhi-Makani (2020). Amid pillaging and looting, Tunisia struggles to preserve its Jewish heritage. The Times of Israel. 18 December.

When an Enemy's Cultural Heritage Becomes One's Own

Hugh Eakin (2020). When an Enemy's Cultural Heritage Becomes One's Own. The New York Times. 30 November.

Church crime team becomes national model for police forces everywhere

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

Ibrahim Hakkı Konyalı: Art historian who saved Ottoman heritage

Ali Tüfekçi (2020). Ibrahim Hakkı Konyalı: Art historian who saved Ottoman heritage. Daily Sabah. 26 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.

Los vigilantes del patrimonio rural

The Guardians of Rural Heritage

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

Experts Racing Against Antiquities Robbers in Hunt for Dead Sea Scrolls

Reuters (2019). Experts Racing Against Antiquities Robbers in Hunt for Dead Sea Scrolls. Reuters. 22 January.

Los guardianes del patrimonio religioso de iglesias y capillas

The guardians of the religious heritage of churches and chapels

S.G. Rial (2019). Los guardianes del patrimonio religioso de iglesias y capillas. Le Voz de Galicia. 19 January.

`This is our land': Native Americans see Trump's move to reduce Bears Ears monument as an assault on their culture

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.

¿Cómo parar los expolios en las iglesias y ermitas sorianas?

How to stop the looting of the churches and hermitages of Soria

Soria Noticias (2018). ¿Cómo parar los expolios en las iglesias y ermitas sorianas?. Soria Noticias. 2 November.

Seized idols dumped in the open

R. Sivaraman (2018). Seized idols dumped in the open. The Hindu. 30 October.

Sacred art stolen from Yucatecan churches

The Yucatan Times (2018). Sacred art stolen from Yucatecan churches. The Yucatan Times. 5 October.

Robo de arte sacro en Yucatán, un delito impune

Theft of sacred art in Yucatán, a crime committed with impunity

La Verdad (2018). Robo de arte sacro en Yucatán, un delito impune. La Verdad. 30 September.

El patrimonio histórico de varios siglos en España, bajo la amenaza de los cazatesoros

Centuries of historical heritage in Spain under threat from treasurehunters

Silvia Pisani (2018). El patrimonio histórico de varios siglos en España, bajo la amenaza de los cazatesoros. La Nación. 22 September.

No decision on Tamil Nadu government order to transfer idol theft cases: CBI

Press Trust of India (2018). No decision on Tamil Nadu government order to transfer idol theft cases: CBI. The Economic Times. 12 September.

Alarma robo de arte sacro; 'acaban adornando la casa de ricos'

Alarms raised over theft of sacred art; 'they end up decorating the houses of the rich'

Juan Pablo Reyes (2018). Alarma robo de arte sacro; 'acaban adornando la casa de ricos'. Excelsior. 3 September.

Idol theft: HC pulls up government for dragging its feet

TNN (2018). Idol theft: HC pulls up government for dragging its feet. The Times of India. 14 July.

In India, a Missing Key to a Temple's Treasure Vault Ignites a Furor Image

Kai Schultz, Suhasini Raj (2018). In India, a Missing Key to a Temple's Treasure Vault Ignites a Furor Image. The New York Times. 14 July.

Frequent incidents of idol thefts irk HC no end

Mohamed Imranullah (2018). Frequent incidents of idol thefts irk HC no end. The Hindu. 12 July.

Idol theft complaints get Madras HC's goat

Mohamed Imranullah (2018). Idol theft complaints get Madras HC's goat. The Hindu. 12 July.

Idol theft cases will be transferred to CBI if no strong action taken: Madras High Court

Express News Service (2018). Idol theft cases will be transferred to CBI if no strong action taken: Madras High Court. The New Indian Express. 12 July.

Iglesias implementarán video vigilancia

Churches to implement video surveillance

Monsetrrat García (2018). Iglesias implementarán video vigilancia. El Sol de San Juan del Rio. 9 July.

Ancient Ayutthaya temple damaged by drama-obsessed tourists

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

Locals have mixed reaction to Bagan's pagoda climbing ban

Ei Ei Thu (2018). Locals have mixed reaction to Bagan's pagoda climbing ban. Myanmar Times. 21 March.

PIL questions shifting of ancient idols to 'icon centres'

Mohamed Imranullah (2018). PIL questions shifting of ancient idols to 'icon centres'. The Hindu. 7 January.

Safety tags in museums

Debraj Mitra (2017). Safety tags in museums. The Telegraph. 29 December.

Site identified for icon centre at Tiruvanaikoil

R. Rajaram (2017). Site identified for icon centre at Tiruvanaikoil. The Hindu. 9 December.

El Arte Sacro en México

Jorge Díaz Bartolomé (2017). El Arte Sacro en México. Diario Xalapa. 6 December.

Centre set up in Idlib to protect Syrian heritage sites

TRT World (2017). Centre set up in Idlib to protect Syrian heritage sites. TRT World. 7 November.

York Minster to be protected with anti-terror security blocks

BBC News (2017). York Minster to be protected with anti-terror security blocks. BBC News. 6 November.

Gods For Sale: Misplaced Priorities And Mercantilism In The Antiquities Bill 2017

Anuraag Saxena, J. Sai Deepak (2017). Gods For Sale: Misplaced Priorities And Mercantilism In The Antiquities Bill 2017. Swarajya Magazine. 28 October.

File Status Report On Preservation Of Artifacts And Manuscripts In National Museum: Delhi HC

Apoorva Mandhani (2017). File Status Report On Preservation Of Artifacts And Manuscripts In National Museum: Delhi HC. Live Law. 21 October.

'Join hands to fight idol theft'

The Hindu (2017). 'Join hands to fight idol theft'. The Hindu. 14 October.

HC asks officials to join hands to fight idol theft

The Hindu (2017). HC asks officials to join hands to fight idol theft. The Hindu. 13 October.

Open 'art market' may put a price tag on our Gods

Vijay Kumar (2017). Open 'art market' may put a price tag on our Gods. The Times of India. 11 October.

New draft antiquities bill will facilitate idol theft & smuggling, say activists

Jaya Menon, Yogesh Kabirdoss (2017). New draft antiquities bill will facilitate idol theft & smuggling, say activists. The Times of India. 8 October.

The damage being done to our churches

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

Draft antiquities bill triggers jubilation and alarm

Sanya Dhingra (2017). Draft antiquities bill triggers jubilation and alarm. The Print. 6 October.

How China and America Can Protect the World's Antiquities

Eleni Wah (2017). How China and America Can Protect the World's Antiquities. Foreign Affairs. 28 September.

Security headache of idol's valuables in pandal

Arabinda Panda (2017). Security headache of idol's valuables in pandal. The New Indian Express. 25 September.

Cologne secures cathedral in light of Sagrada Familia terror plot

DW (2017). Cologne secures cathedral in light of Sagrada Familia terror plot. DW. 23 August.

Rescuing Assyrian Manuscripts in Iraq

Amir Harrack (2017). Rescuing Assyrian Manuscripts in Iraq. AINA. 20 August.

Waqf: Israeli forces did not steal historical documents and materials from Al-Aqsa

Ma'an News Agency (2017). Waqf: Israeli forces did not steal historical documents and materials from Al-Aqsa. Ma'an News Agency. 10 August.

Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation holds first Cultural Heritage Symposium

B.J. Coleman (2017). Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation holds first Cultural Heritage Symposium. The Californian. 9 August.

More than £250,000 needed for alarms for Norfolk's churches

KL (2017). More than £250,000 needed for alarms for Norfolk's churches. KL. 3 August.

Israel bans men under 50 from disputed Jerusalem holy site

Reuters (2017). Israel bans men under 50 from disputed Jerusalem holy site. Cyprus Mail. 28 July.

Cospicua parish church gets security alarms

Ivan Martin (2017). Cospicua parish church gets security alarms. Times of Malta. 26 July.

Israel removes flashpoint metal detectors at Jerusalem holy site

BBC News (2017). Israel removes flashpoint metal detectors at Jerusalem holy site. BBC News. 25 July.

Icon centres getting ready to house idol

R. Rajaram (2017). Icon centres getting ready to house idol. The Hindu. 25 July.

Temple sculptures moved to prevent theft

Mom Kunthear (2017). Temple sculptures moved to prevent theft. Khmer Times. 6 July.

A.P. to go digital to secure ancient icons

P. Sujatha Varma (2017). A.P. to go digital to secure ancient icons. The Hindu. 28 June.

Rs 200-crore ancient idols, seized from thieves, rot at museum

Yogesh Kabirdoss (2017). Rs 200-crore ancient idols, seized from thieves, rot at museum. The Times of India. 5 June.

The Treasures of Timbuktu

Charlie English (2017). The Treasures of Timbuktu. The New York Times. 12 May.

Las iglesias de Jujuy reforzarán sus sistemas de seguridad

Churchs of Jujuy strengthen their security systems

MDZ (2017). Las iglesias de Jujuy reforzarán sus sistemas de seguridad. MDZ. 26 April.

Foreigner enters Puri Jagannath Temple, creates flutter

Debabrata Mohapatra (2017). Foreigner enters Puri Jagannath Temple, creates flutter. The Times of India. 24 April.

Roban busto del padre Jaime Salcido, estaba en la iglesia de Fátima

Bust of Father Jaime Salcido stolen, was at the church of Fátima

Pepe Ávila (2017). Roban busto del padre Jaime Salcido, estaba en la iglesia de Fátima. Expreso. 16 April.

1,500-year-old 'antique' rots in court store room

Saibal Guptal (2017). 1,500-year-old 'antique' rots in court store room. The Times of India. 7 April.

Tribal group says elimination of Bears Ears would be tragic

Brady McComba (2017). Tribal group says elimination of Bears Ears would be tragic. The Daily Progress. 18 March.

BJP demands fencing of Bihar temples, burial grounds

Press Trust of India (2017). BJP demands fencing of Bihar temples, burial grounds. The Indian Express. 6 March.

Ancient temple left in lurch

Ahmad Pasha (2017). Ancient temple left in lurch. The Hans India. 2 March.

La Xunta tendrá mayor control sobre bienes de la Iglesia en los que invierte

Regional government will have more control over the items in Churches that it funds

Juan Capeáns (2017). La Xunta tendrá mayor control sobre bienes de la Iglesia en los que invierte. La Voz de Galicia. 2 March.

Jordan demands Israel halts works at Jerusalem's Umayyad Palaces

The Jordan Times (2017). Jordan demands Israel halts works at Jerusalem's Umayyad Palaces. The Jordan Times. 1 March.

At Bhaktapur Durbar Square today

Sabitri Dhakal (2017). At Bhaktapur Durbar Square today. The Himalayan Times. 26 February.

The Monk Who Saves Manuscripts From ISIS

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

Church secured against thieves - at cost of £311,000

Mark Foster (2017). Church secured against thieves - at cost of £311,000. Darlington & Stockton Times. 10 February.

Call for Italy's quake-stricken works to return home for treatment

Hannah McGivern (2017). Call for Italy's quake-stricken works to return home for treatment. The Art Newspaper. 3 February.

Locals obstruct temple rebuilding, demand participatio

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

How Egypt is trying to stop looting at ancient mosques

Khalid Hassan (2017). How Egypt is trying to stop looting at ancient mosques. Al Monitor. 20 January.

Ghost churches near Jordan River baptism site await reclamation

Ori Lewis (2017). Ghost churches near Jordan River baptism site await reclamation. Reuters. 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.

Bringing the gods home

Saurav Karki (2017). Bringing the gods home. The Kathmandu Post. 3 January.

Ancient idols of gods under serious threat in Nepal

Deepak Kharel (2016). Ancient idols of gods under serious threat in Nepal. My Republica. 26 December.

Hundreds of Historic Texts Hidden in ISIS-Occupied Monastery

Owen Jarus (2016). Hundreds of Historic Texts Hidden in ISIS-Occupied Monastery. Live Science. 16 December.

Lax security makes protected temples easy targets for thieves

Arun Devl (2016). Lax security makes protected temples easy targets for thieves. The Times of India. 8 December.

Sacred Sites And Treaty Rights – The Dakota Access Backstory

Dan Kraker (2016). Sacred Sites And Treaty Rights – The Dakota Access Backstory. Inside Energy. 6 December.

Veracruz entre los estado con mayor saquen de arte sacro

Veracruz between the states with the greatest sac of sacred art

Veracruzanos (2016). Veracruz entre los estado con mayor saquen de arte sacro. Veracruzanos. 21 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.

These Sifrei Torah made it through hard times in Poland, Iraq, Portugal, Russia and elsewhere, before being reborn in new communities.

The Jerusalem Post (2016). These Sifrei Torah made it through hard times in Poland, Iraq, Portugal, Russia and elsewhere, before being reborn in new communities.. The Jerusalem Post. 24 October.

Why has idol theft been neglected?

Donna Yates (2016). Why has idol theft been neglected?. DNA. 15 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.

Why thieves have and continue to walk away with India's antiques

Gargi Gupta (2016). Why thieves have and continue to walk away with India's antiques. DNA. 14 October.

Trafficking is neglected because people associate antiquities with Egypt, Greece, Rome. Only recently India

Donna Yates (2016). Trafficking is neglected because people associate antiquities with Egypt, Greece, Rome. Only recently India. DNA. 14 October.

Art of the past

Zainab Fakhar (2016). Art of the past. Pakistan Today. 24 September.

Robo de figuras religiosas: PDI da consejos para facilitar la búsqueda de piezas valiosas

Theft of religious statues: PDI gives suggestions to help facilitate the locating of valuable pieces

Lilian Olivares (2016). Robo de figuras religiosas: PDI da consejos para facilitar la búsqueda de piezas valiosas. Economía y Negocios. 11 September.

Raghunath Trust to strengthen security & management shrine: CM

M. L. Verma (2016). Raghunath Trust to strengthen security & management shrine: CM. Himvani. 9 September.

Robo frustrado de noche en la iglesia de Santa María de Laredo

Theft thwarted in the night at the church of Santa María de Laredo

Abel Verano (2016). Robo frustrado de noche en la iglesia de Santa María de Laredo. El Diario Montañes. 3 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.

Jharkhand: Authorities ensure Rs 2,500-cr Krishna idol is guarded well

B. Vijay Murty (2016). Jharkhand: Authorities ensure Rs 2,500-cr Krishna idol is guarded well. Hindustan Times. 26 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.

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.

'Need to sensitise law enforcement agencies on heritage'

The Hindu (2016). 'Need to sensitise law enforcement agencies on heritage'. The Hindu. 23 August.

Por qué es fácil robar obras de arte en Córdoba

Why is it easy to steal artworks in Córdoba

Sergio Carreras (2016). Por qué es fácil robar obras de arte en Córdoba. La Voz. 16 August.

Temple managements told to tighten security

The Hindu (2016). Temple managements told to tighten security. The Hindu. 15 August.

Cathedral locking its doors between Masses in response to crime

Madeline Fox (2016). Cathedral locking its doors between Masses in response to crime. The Wichita Eagle. 14 August.

MKs turn to UNESCO to save prophet's tomb

Roi Kais (2016). MKs turn to UNESCO to save prophet's tomb. Ynet News. 8 August.

Utah Monument Fight Pits Native Americans Against Land-Use Militants

Jason Mark (2016). Utah Monument Fight Pits Native Americans Against Land-Use Militants. The American Prospect. 3 August.

Himachal HC stays takeover of historic Kullu temple

IANS (2016). Himachal HC stays takeover of historic Kullu temple. The Hindu. 2 August.

Deities, not CM, to decide Raghunath temple's fate, says Maheshwar Singh

The Tribune (2016). Deities, not CM, to decide Raghunath temple's fate, says Maheshwar Singh. The Tribune. 1 August.

Kathmandu Valley is not danger listed again

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

First Nation to use blockades if needed to protect ancient B.C. burial site

Camille Bains (2016). First Nation to use blockades if needed to protect ancient B.C. burial site. The Globe and Mail. 18 July.

El Inai, el INAH y el robo de "arte sacro"

The INAI, the INAH, and the theft of "sacred art"

Francisco Javier Acuña (2016). El Inai, el INAH y el robo de "arte sacro". Excelsior. 17 July.

Robos a iglesia católica deben preocupar a la sociedad: Diócesis

Theft from Catholic churches should worry society: Diocese

Ulises Villar (2016). Robos a iglesia católica deben preocupar a la sociedad: Diócesis. Quadratin. 13 July.

INAH debe entregar documentos sobre robo de piezas de arte

INAH must release documents about theft of pieces of art

Quadratin (2016). INAH debe entregar documentos sobre robo de piezas de arte. Quadratin. 12 July.

Modification, demolition of ancient structures stayed

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

Ancient Burmese Buddhist site at risk from botched restoration

Apollo (2016). Ancient Burmese Buddhist site at risk from botched restoration. Apollo. 27 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.

Cracking down on idol-looters

The Hindu (2016). Cracking down on idol-looters. The Hindu. 17 June.

'Set up judicial commission to probe idol thefts'

The Hindu (2016). 'Set up judicial commission to probe idol thefts'. The Hindu. 17 June.

HR and CE department launches idol survey in 4,000 temples

The Hindu (2016). HR and CE department launches idol survey in 4,000 temples. The Hindu. 16 June.

Idols in unprotected temples easy pickings for smugglers

R. Srikanth (2016). Idols in unprotected temples easy pickings for smugglers. The Hindu. 16 June.

Moscow Roadworks Damaging Archaeological Remains, Activists Say

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

Riesgoso para templos mantener sus puertas abiertas, se roban hasta ostias

Risks for temples to keep their doors open: theft of sacred items

Plano Informativo (2016). Riesgoso para templos mantener sus puertas abiertas, se roban hasta ostias. Plano Informativo. 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.

Israel wards off looters of antiquity high above the Dead Sea

Mike Smith (2016). Israel wards off looters of antiquity high above the Dead Sea. Yahoo News. 2 June.

National plan to save Dead Sea Scrolls from thieves

Yoni Kempinski (2016). National plan to save Dead Sea Scrolls from thieves. Arutz Sheva. 25 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.

Save cultural heritage of India

Anil Paba (2016). Save cultural heritage of India. Daily Excelsior. 18 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.

Utes, Navajo seek monument to preserve canyon

Jim Mimiaga (2016). Utes, Navajo seek monument to preserve canyon. The Cortez Journal. 27 March.

Lighten the bureaucracy so India's heritage can flourish

Jawhar Sircar (2016). Lighten the bureaucracy so India's heritage can flourish. The Art Newspaper. 24 March.

Protector left unprotected

M.T. Shiva Kumar (2016). Protector left unprotected. The Hindu. 21 March.

Cementerios salitreros en alerta

Salitre cemeteries on alert

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

Treasure hunters ravage temples

Ravi P. Benjamin (2016). Treasure hunters ravage temples. The Hans India. 4 March.

'Stringent action in temple thefts must'

TNN (2016). 'Stringent action in temple thefts must'. The Times of India. 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.

Navdurga temple priests oppose idol replacement

Herald Goa (2016). Navdurga temple priests oppose idol replacement. Herald Goa. 19 February.

Govt faces challenges in protecting Bihar heritage sites

TNN (2016). Govt faces challenges in protecting Bihar heritage sites. The Times of India. 18 February.

To save their homeland, 25 tribes unite in the Southwest

Stephen Trimble (2016). To save their homeland, 25 tribes unite in the Southwest. High Country News. 17 February.

Saving Yemen's heritage, 'heart and soul of classical Islamic tradition'

Amel Ahmed (2016). Saving Yemen's heritage, 'heart and soul of classical Islamic tradition'. Al Jazeera. 5 February.

Fuerzan dos iglesias de Bande pero no se llevan ningún botín

Doors forced on two Bande churches but nothing was taken

Laura Fernández (2016). Fuerzan dos iglesias de Bande pero no se llevan ningún botín. La Region. 4 February.

Icon centres coming up in Dindigul, Theni to protect idols

The Hindu (2016). Icon centres coming up in Dindigul, Theni to protect idols. The Hindu. 4 February.

Indigenous Leaders Fight Bill Promoting Citizen Archaeology: "Do Not Disturb the Spirits of the Water"

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.

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.

Utah tribes say public-lands bill 'adds insult to injury,' petition Obama to designate monument

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

Mary Louise Schumacher (2016). Think of burial mounds as earthen records of Wisconsin's native people. Journal Sentinel. 15 January.

Minister writes to CM on Rajrappa shrine security

PNS (2016). Minister writes to CM on Rajrappa shrine security. The Daily Pioneer. 14 January.

The Gods are still leaving

Sewa Bhattarai (2016). The Gods are still leaving. The Kathmandu Post. 9 January.

Can Hobby Lobby Buy the Bible?

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

Barret Baumgart (2016). How Ancient Native American Rock Art Is Tearing a California Town Apart. Vice. 5 January.

Top policeman calls for CCTV at Glasgow Necropolis

Graham Fraser (2015). Top policeman calls for CCTV at Glasgow Necropolis. BBC News. 26 December.

Idols, sculptures of damaged sites safe: DoA

Gaurav Thapa (2015). Idols, sculptures of damaged sites safe: DoA. The Kathmandu Post. 14 December.

No cultural artefact has been stolen from damaged monuments, DoA claims

Gaurav Thapa (2015). No cultural artefact has been stolen from damaged monuments, DoA claims. The Kathmandu Post. 13 December.

Theft raises security concerns in temple village

TNN (2015). Theft raises security concerns in temple village. The Times of India. 7 December.

Jain delegation meets minister about safety of temples in Maha

Press Trust of India (2015). Jain delegation meets minister about safety of temples in Maha. Business Standard. 2 December.

En Tabasco, el crimen no respeta ni a la Iglesia

In Tabasco, crime doesn't respect the church

Leobardo P. Marín (2015). En Tabasco, el crimen no respeta ni a la Iglesia. El Universal. 2 December.

«La Puerta Santa abrirá, pero esto no es un año santo compostelano»

The Puerta Santa is open, but this isn't a Holy Year

Xurxo Melchor (2015). «La Puerta Santa abrirá, pero esto no es un año santo compostelano». La Voz de Galicia. 29 November.

Mali manuscripts: Nations treasure trove of ancient books saved from jihadists are once again at risk

Kim Sengupta (2015). Mali manuscripts: Nations treasure trove of ancient books saved from jihadists are once again at risk. The Independent. 26 November.

Security tightened amid threat to temples

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

Icon centres to protect prized ancient idols

R. Rajaram (2015). Icon centres to protect prized ancient idols. The Hindu. 27 September.

Alarm prevents idol theft

The Hindu (2015). Alarm prevents idol theft. The Hindu. 22 September.

Treasure hunters ravage temples in Chittoor district

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

A Market Transcendent: Demand for Himalayan Bronze Is on the Rise

Lucian Harris (2015). A Market Transcendent: Demand for Himalayan Bronze Is on the Rise. Blouin ArtInfo. 20 September.

Inseguridad pega a templos católicos e instalan alarmas

Insecurity plagues Catholic temples, and they are installing alarms

Carlos Marí (2015). Inseguridad pega a templos católicos e instalan alarmas. Terra. 20 September.

Se protegen con cámaras de vigilancia las iglesias de Villahermosa

Security cameras to protect the churches of Villahermosa

Presente (2015). Se protegen con cámaras de vigilancia las iglesias de Villahermosa. Presente. 13 September.

Iglesias en Venezuela modifican horarios de sus prácticas religiosas ante el auge de la criminalidad

Churches in Venezuela modify the hours of their religious practices in response to rise in crime

NTN24 (2015). Iglesias en Venezuela modifican horarios de sus prácticas religiosas ante el auge de la criminalidad. NTN24. 7 September.

Reforzarán seguridad de iglesia tras robo

Church security reinforced after robbery

El Siglo de Torreón (2015). Reforzarán seguridad de iglesia tras robo. El Siglo de Torreón. 3 September.

Persisten robos en iglesias católicas

Robberies of Catholic Churches continue

Guadalupe Amador G. (2015). Persisten robos en iglesias católicas. El Mundo de Tehuacán. 25 August.

Tráfico que continúa: el patrimonio de Bolivia sale por las fronteras

Trafficking continues: the heritage of Bolivia heads for the borders

Luis Fernando Cantoral (2015). Tráfico que continúa: el patrimonio de Bolivia sale por las fronteras. eju!. 22 August.

'Bears Ears' latest battleground in Utah monument fight

Phil Taylor (2015). 'Bears Ears' latest battleground in Utah monument fight. EENews. 21 August.

Lithuanian Jews Dump Chief Rabbi for 'Lies' as Lengthy War over Fate of Ancient Cemetery Rages On

JNi.Media (2015). Lithuanian Jews Dump Chief Rabbi for 'Lies' as Lengthy War over Fate of Ancient Cemetery Rages On. The Jewish Press. 18 August.

45,000 Temples Across TN Vulnerable to Theft

R Prince Jebakumar (2015). 45,000 Temples Across TN Vulnerable to Theft. The New Indian Express. 15 August.

Llena de irregularidades restauración de templo en Pánuco

Restoration of the temple in Pánuco full of irregularities

Claudia Montes de Oca (2015). Llena de irregularidades restauración de templo en Pánuco. NTR Zacatecas. 6 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.

Bolivia necesita una campaña agresiva de defensa patrimonial

Bolivia needs an aggressive campaign to protect heritage

Claudia Gonzales Yaksic (2015). Bolivia necesita una campaña agresiva de defensa patrimonial. Los Tiempos. 4 August.

A Museum Survives in Crimea

Masha Lipman (2015). A Museum Survives in Crimea. The New Yorker. 3 August.

Templos en ruinas y saqueados

Plundered and ruined temples

Miguel Salazar (2015). Templos en ruinas y saqueados. Diario Xalapa. 3 August.

India struggles to halt multimillion dollar trade in stolen artworks

Jason Burke (2015). India struggles to halt multimillion dollar trade in stolen artworks. The Guardian. 3 August.

Protecting the ruins

Sarthak Mani (2015). Protecting the ruins. Nepali Times. 24 July.

Theft threatens the future of Britain's historic churches

Matthew Cooper (2015). Theft threatens the future of Britain's historic churches. Apollo. 9 July.

Sin funcionar el sistema de videovigilancia en templos de Cholula

Security camera systems not functioning in the temples of Cholula

Arturo Manzano (2015). Sin funcionar el sistema de videovigilancia en templos de Cholula. Municipios. 28 June.

Gods safe as govt ups security at temples

Niranjan Kaggere (2015). Gods safe as govt ups security at temples. Bangalore Mirror. 24 June.

Saqueadores afectan zonas de importancia histórica en Zapotitlán

Looters hit areas of historical significance in Zapotitlán

Elizabeth Rodríguez Lezama (2015). Saqueadores afectan zonas de importancia histórica en Zapotitlán. La Journada de Oriente. 23 June.

Idol thieves are adopting innovative ways: Philip

Gayatri Jayaraman (2015). Idol thieves are adopting innovative ways: Philip. India Today. 18 June.

Idol Pursuit: Intrepid bloggers try to retrieve stolen sacred art from around the world

Gayatri Jayaraman (2015). Idol Pursuit: Intrepid bloggers try to retrieve stolen sacred art from around the world. India Today. 12 June.

Lebanon safeguards region's cultural heritage

Elise Knutson (2015). Lebanon safeguards region's cultural heritage. The Daily Star. 12 June.

Senators Attempt to Protect Stolen Jewish Artifacts in Iraq From ISIS

Suzanne Vega (2015). Senators Attempt to Protect Stolen Jewish Artifacts in Iraq From ISIS. JP Updates. 10 June.

Kullu temples remain vulnerable to thefts

Dipender Manta (2015). Kullu temples remain vulnerable to thefts. Hindustan Times. 4 June.

For preventing theft Japan temple worships 3D printed Buddha

Simon (2015). For preventing theft Japan temple worships 3D printed Buddha. EDers. 4 June.

'Let's not be lulled by idol diplomacy'

S. Vijay Kumar (2015). 'Let's not be lulled by idol diplomacy'. The Times of India. 8 May.

Nepal's Only National Art Collection in Peril After Earthquake

Benjamin Sutton (2015). Nepal's Only National Art Collection in Peril After Earthquake. Hyperallergic. 8 May.

Looters prowl as Nepal's treasures SPILL INTO VIEW

Deutsche Presse Agentur (2015). Looters prowl as Nepal's treasures SPILL INTO VIEW. The Nation. 7 May.

Ante inseguridad, iglesia alista catálogo de reliquias

Faced with insecurity, church relics are being catalogued

Yasmin Mariche (2015). Ante inseguridad, iglesia alista catálogo de reliquias. Imagen del Golfo. 6 May.

A Nepal temple will receive devotees today amid fears of looting

AFP (2015). A Nepal temple will receive devotees today amid fears of looting. Deccan Chronicle. 4 May.

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.

Catholic church to clamp down on religious art theft

Andrea Vogt (2014). Catholic church to clamp down on religious art theft. The Telegraph. 28 November.

A brittle plan to protect broken idols?

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

Profiling of Idols to Ward Off Smuggling Yet to Begin in State

Express News Service (2014). Profiling of Idols to Ward Off Smuggling Yet to Begin in State. The New Indian Express. 7 April.

Sacred art stolen from Andean churches

Associated Press (2013). Sacred art stolen from Andean churches. The Telegraph. 26 August.

Fighting Back as Mexican Churches Are Looted

Karla Zabludovsky (2013). Fighting Back as Mexican Churches Are Looted. The New York Times. 15 January.

Mafias de traficantes operan en Bolivia

Trafficking mafias operate in Bolivia

La Razón (2012). Mafias de traficantes operan en Bolivia. La Razón. 5 November.

In the land of gods, thieves have a field day

Ramayata Limbu (2001). In the land of gods, thieves have a field day. Nepali Times. 28 September.