Alleged Theft of Artifacts from the British Museum

The British Museum is suing a former curator for allegedly stealing hundreds of artifacts and offering them for sale online. The museum has recovered some items and hopes to retrieve more. The former curator denies the allegations.

Recovery of Stolen Japanese Artifacts from World War II

The FBI Boston Division recovered 22 stolen Japanese artifacts, including portraits, ceramics, and a hand-drawn map, from a Massachusetts home. The items were found in the attic of a World War II veteran's residence and have been returned to Japan.

Dianne Feinstein and Richard Blum's Rare Himalayan Artifacts Collection

Dianne Feinstein and Richard Blum's collection of rare Himalayan paintings and sculptures worth $3 million is going up for auction following a family squabble over the late senator's estate. The artifacts come from Nepal, Tibet, and Greater China and span an 800-year period.