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Artifacts

The Cultural Property Advisory Committee's role is to advise the president on appropriate U.S. action to protect cultural heritage.

An Obama-appointed Native American woman was replaced last week by an attorney who has worked closely with Trump.

By Maxine Speier

Thanks to drought and wildfire, previously hidden archaeological sites are now being exposed to passersby. And that's leading to a lot of theft.

By Madeleine Thomas

The digital revolution lets antiquities forgers sell their 'replicas' worldwide, unintentionally undermining the black market in looted artifacts.

By Matt Palmquist