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Video. Roman mosaic stolen by Nazi officer during WWII returned to Pompeii

Crafted on travertine slabs from the late 1st century BC to the 1st century AD, the artwork was stolen from Pompeii by a Nazi German officer during World War II. It was handed over by the heirs of a deceased German citizen who received it as a gift from a Wehrmacht captain.

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Art Institute of Chicago to return 12th-century Buddha sculpture to Nepal

The Art Institute of Chicago is repatriating a 12th-century sculpture to Nepal after discovering its origins through provenance research.

Germany politics

Hohenzollern: Germany's ex-royals settle riches dispute DW 06/17/2025

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

Art Institute of Chicago to return 12th-century Buddha sculpture to Nepal

The Art Institute of Chicago is repatriating a 12th-century sculpture to Nepal after discovering its origins through provenance research.

Germany politics

Hohenzollern: Germany's ex-royals settle riches dispute DW 06/17/2025

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Three ancient artefacts from Metropolitan Museum returned to Iraq

The Metropolitan Museum returned three significant artefacts to Iraq due to ties with illicit looting and to support repatriation efforts.

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