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War, Antiquities, and Responses: Colgate University Conference on Preserving Cultural Heritage in Times of Conflict

ByRick St. Hilaire

Monuments Men author Robert Edsel speaking at Colgate University. From the looters shovel to the auction gavel, large scale cultural property theft and destruction occur during times of instability. That is how…

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[VIDEO] Yes, Art and Antiquities Sellers Should Be Subject to Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Terrorist Financing Laws

ByRick St. Hilaire

Last week the House Subcommittee on Terrorism and Illicit Finance held a hearing titled, “The Exploitation of Cultural Property: Examining Illicit Activity in the Antiquities and Art Trade.” View the…

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US Supports UN Security Council Resolution Condemning Heritage Destruction by Terror Groups

ByRick St. Hilaire

The United Nations Security Council unanimously passed Resolution 2347 yesterday. The resolution “Deplores and condemns the unlawful destruction of cultural heritage … as well as the looting and smuggling of…

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Antiquities Forfeiture Under USA PATRIOT Act Marks Milestone in Cultural Heritage Law

ByRick St. Hilaire

One of four artifacts targeted by federal prosecutors forforfeiture, featured in a photo found in the possession of ISIS. Prosecutors last week filed a forfeiture complaint in federal district court to acquire…