Multiple claims for antiquities at New York’s Met, major exhibitions hit at London’s British Museum and Victoria & Albert Museum

One writer says the pressure on American museums has eased, but another insists Italian prosecutors remain combative

Passionate about porcelain, Royal Academy, London from 17 November 1998

An overview of the Cambodian art market, as well as names to look out for, and the legacy of the Khmer Rouge

The other ancient disaster area

Protestors claim archaeology project is sham to prevent political protests.

If the draft is approved by two-thirds of member countries at the General Conference next month it will be sent out for ratification. US and Russian support unlikely.

French heritage authority wants Gehry-designed towers moved to reduce their impact on the city’s archaeology.

Hawass originally resigned due to accusations of illegal activities and military guard ceasing at archeological sites

While its real antiquities from Egypt travel to China

Cancellation follows accusations that the object was looted, although no formal claim has been made

“Neither condemned nor vindicated”: Marion True on why it is hard to accept the lack of verdict after her five-year trial

After more than 5 years of hearings, the case is finally closing

British Museum curator has identified cuneiform text inscribed on horse bones.

A new use for airport screening technology

A group of the soldiers were on loan to the La Moneda Palace in Santiago

Diggers, dealers and dilettanti

Italian minister asks for restitution of the Fano Athlete

Loan of relic caught up in international political tensions

Work on Civil War submarine leads to pioneering technique

This development has done little to alleviate lingering tensions between Iran and Britain

The Concrete Labyrinth

Ashmolean bridges the cultural divide

The museum director has reassured Iran's vice president that the wait does not mean the loan has been called off

Director warns of security risks in the capital

A collection of essays by museum directors worldwide on restitutions and ownership

Fakes left in place of stolen artefacts in elaborate webs of deceit

As the testimony of the expert witness comes to a close, we look at what the next hearing will entail

Researchers see future applications for this cross-over science

The British Museum pledged to send over the rare cuneiform cylinder in exchange for Iran's ample contributions to previous shows