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UNESCO and Interpol’s Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects Nears Reality

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Introduction In a major development, UNESCO (The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) has taken a significant step forward in the creation of a virtual museum dedicated to stolen cultural objects. Partnering with Interpol and securing initial funding from Saudi Arabia, this museum aims to raise global awareness about the illicit trafficking of cultural […]

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Antiquities Trafficking: Debunking the Myth of the “Third Largest Illicit Trade”

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The claim that the illicit antiquities trade is the “third largest illicit trade in the world” has been widely circulated for over five decades. However, new research by archaeologists Donna Yates and Neil Brodie sheds light on the origins of this factoid and exposes its lack of verifiable evidence. The study, published in the peer-reviewed

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Now, track down stolen art with Interpol; and Picasso piece nets $100mn in sale

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A SUMMARY OF THE MOST EXCITING ART NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE While we focus on Indian art, we can’t obviously function in a vacuum. It’s a small world and everything is connected, especially on the web. So, let’s train our spotlight across the world map to see what’s going on — from art trends

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