The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Jewelry swiped from the museum played a prominent part in a private guide’s tours of Paris. Now what?
Category: Arts and Antiquities Looting
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Napoleon Didn’t Really Shoot Cannons at Egypt’s Pyramids
The New York Times – Film:
But scholars say that a trailer for Ridley Scott’s new film draws attention to the French emperor’s complex and lasting legacy on the study of Egypt’s cultural heritage.
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The Crown Jewels, With More Backstory
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Explanations of the history and significance of Britain’s royal regalia have been added to the display at the Tower of London.
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When a Visit to the Museum Becomes an Ethical Dilemma
The New York Times – Travel:
Western museums are major tourist attractions, drawing travelers from around the world. But what responsibility do we bear as spectators for patronizing institutions that display what critics say are stolen works?
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‘3,000 Years of History Are Literally Just Beneath Our Feet’
The New York Times – Travel:
In Lima, home to 10 million Peruvians and more than 1,000 archaeological sites, the discovery of an ancient tomb is just the latest encounter with an omnipresent past.
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These Bulgari Earrings Evoke a Centuries-Long Infatuation
The New York Times – T Magazine:
The pair’s pink and red gems are reminiscent of the beguiling Caesar’s Ruby, a jewel that was passed among monarchs over hundreds of years.