Category : Search result: Chinese artefacts stolen


Louvre Crown of Thorns relic targeted in heist attempt

French police are hunting thieves who attempted to steal the Crown of Thorns relic from the Louvre Museum in a dramatic security breach that has raised serious questions about protection of France's cultural treasures.

Louvre heist exposes critical museum security flaws

A sophisticated theft at the Louvre museum exposes critical security flaws, raising urgent questions about protecting cultural treasures as French authorities launch an international investigation.

Louvre Heist: Gang Steals £460K in 40 Minutes

Exclusive investigation reveals how a sophisticated criminal gang pulled off one of Paris' most audacious museum robberies in broad daylight, making off with priceless Chinese artefacts while evading security.

Bronze Age gold treasures revealed in Scotland

National Museums Scotland reveals extraordinary Bronze Age discoveries including gold hair ornaments and spearhead mounts, rewriting our understanding of ancient British craftsmanship.

Sheila Canby: Islamic Art Curator Legacy

Remembering Sheila Canby, the visionary curator who transformed London's Islamic art collections and brought Middle Eastern masterpieces to global prominence.

Nigeria's Benin Bronzes museum gets clay replicas

A controversial restitution deal sees Nigeria's new Edo Museum of West African Art receive clay copies instead of the promised original Benin Bronzes, sparking outrage and diplomatic tension.

Why Police Can't Recover Your Stolen Phone

Exclusive investigation reveals why British police struggle to retrieve stolen mobile phones despite advanced tracking technology, as brazen thieves exploit legal loopholes and overwhelmed forces.

1909 Time Capsule Discovered at South Carolina University

A remarkable discovery at South Carolina State University as workers uncover a sealed 1909 time capsule containing historical documents and artefacts, offering a fascinating glimpse into the institution's early years.

Trump's King Charles sword request denied by library

The Eisenhower Presidential Library refused Donald Trump's unusual request to borrow a historic sword for King Charles III's coronation, citing preservation concerns in newly revealed correspondence.

1984 Miners' Strike Artefacts Saved for the Nation

A priceless collection of artefacts from the 1984 miners' strike and UK coal mining history has been rescued from disposal, securing a permanent home at the National Coal Mining Museum in Wakefield.

Chinese heiress in £2.5m phantom Rolls-Royce court battle

Exclusive: The glittering world of super-rich Chinese heiress LanLan Yang is unravelling in a London High Court drama. Discover the shocking tale of a £2.5 million Rolls-Royce that never was, a disputed £15 million Mayfair property, and the high-stakes le

Artefacts recovered from Titanic sister ship wreck

Maritime archaeologists have triumphantly recovered a trove of artefacts from the wreck of the HMHS Britannic, the Titanic's sister ship, in a groundbreaking expedition off the coast of Greece. The findings offer a poignant new window into the ship's trag

Builder stole £250k Banksy print for home gallery

A builder stands accused of stealing a rare, heart-themed Banksy print valued at a quarter of a million pounds from a social club to add to his private collection of 'Love'-themed artworks.

British Pope's sacred relic stolen in Venezuela church heist

A priceless 19th-century Catholic relic, a bone fragment of the British-born millennial Pope Leo XIV, has been stolen from a church in Venezuela. The theft has sparked an international investigation and outrage amongst the faithful.

Ancient Gaza Treasures Rescued Hours Before Storehouse Destroyed

In a dramatic pre-dawn operation, Palestinian archaeologists and volunteers successfully evacuated priceless antiquities from a Gaza City storehouse, saving them from destruction just hours before the building was levelled by an Israeli airstrike.

Saudi Arabia Unveils World's Largest Museum Plans

Saudi Arabia announces the Prince Mohammed bin Salman International Museum, a colossal cultural project in Riyadh set to be the world's largest museum, showcasing 30,000 artefacts across five revolutionary wings.

Page 1 of 4