Tag: British Museum thefts
Experts say British Museum’s legal action over thefts is too little, too late
The British Museum in London has initiated legal proceedings against former curator Peter Higgs for allegedly stealing up to 2,000 objects from its collection. The museum’s actions come after archaeologist
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Danish Museum Safeguards and Returns 290 Stolen Gems to British Museum
A Danish museum has helped the British Museum retrieve 290 stolen Greek and Roman gems, marking the largest recovery effort in recent years. The Thorvaldsens Museum in Copenhagen played a
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British Museum Theft: Artist Takes Another Object
Brazilian artist Ilê Sartuzi made headlines when he stole a historical coin from the British Museum in London and replaced it with a replica. The artist documented the heist in
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