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16 Sep 2023

New York Times - What a Scandal at the British Museum Reveals

This analytical op-ed in The New York Times offers a critical perspective on the global wave of antiquities repatriation, arguing that simply "returning" items to their countries of origin is only the first step in a long and complex process of repairing cultural and historical damage.

02 May 2023

Chasing Shiva: The Dark Side of the Looted Asian Antiquities Trade

In this lecture hosted by the Natural History Museum of Utah, investigative journalist Jason Felch shifts the focus of antiquities smuggling networks to Asia. The presentation reveals how criminal syndicates collaborated with respected academics and prominent art dealers to loot Asian heritage and sell it to the world's major museums.

01 May 2013

Chasing Aphrodite: How Major Museums Got Entangled in the Looted Antiquities Trade

In an engaging lecture hosted as part of the "Talks at Google" series, investigative journalist Jason Felch (author of Chasing Aphrodite and founder of the Museum of Looted Antiquities) reveals the behind-the-scenes secrets of one of the biggest scandals in the art and antiquities world, highlighting the deep involvement of prestigious institutions.