Skip to main content

Artifacts

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

Trump Removed the Only Native American Member From the Cultural Property Advisory Committee

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

By Maxine Speier
1200px-CLfromHWY175.jpg
Environment

Why Are People Looting Clear Lake?

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
Economics

Indiana Jones and the Temple of eBay

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

By Matt Palmquist