More stolen archaeological treasures return to Italy from the US
The Menil Collection denies claims in an Italian police statement that 60 of the disputed artefacts were housed at the Texas museum
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The Menil Collection denies claims in an Italian police statement that 60 of the disputed artefacts were housed at the Texas museum
With changing mores around cultural heritage—not to mention new scrutiny from law enforcement—experts tell us if it's still safe to collect antiques.
Working as a real archaeologist under the shadow of a Hollywood icon has been a mixed blessing for this actual prof, who explains how the field has evolved over the past 4 decades
Some of the nearly 60 pieces returned to Italy came from the Met. Others were owned by the disgraced collector Michael Steinhardt.
Since 2017, prosecutors have repatriated art pieces looted from around 20 countries between the 1970s and 1990s. We take a closer look at the stolen artworks selling.