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Loot, Legends and the Global Antiquities Trade of the 1970s
history25 days ago

Loot, Legends and the Global Antiquities Trade of the 1970s

A 1972 purchase by New York’s Met of a celebrated 515 BC Euphronios vase raised allegations of illegal excavation. A BBC investigation traced the piece to Italian tomb robbers near Cerveteri, illustrating how the 1970s boom in looted antiquities spurred a global trade—robbers using simple tools and later more advanced gear to locate and smuggle artifacts to dealers, collectors and museums. Despite tighter laws and repatriations (including the vase returning to Italy in 2008), experts say the market for stolen antiquities persists and continues to erode our understanding of the past.

via BBC|
#antiquities#etruscans#history
Mob Loots South Los Angeles Superior Grocers During Illegal Street Takeover
metro1 month ago

Mob Loots South Los Angeles Superior Grocers During Illegal Street Takeover

A mob of more than 20 looters stormed a Superior Grocers in South Los Angeles during an illegal street takeover early Sunday, forcing employees to flee upstairs and barricade themselves; LAPD took one person into custody and no injuries were reported. The incident is part of a broader wave of smash-and-grab thefts linked to street takeovers, with authorities forming a task force to crack down on the crimes and store reopenings uncertain.

via New York Post|
#illegal-street-takeover#lapd#looting
Masked mob robs LA AutoZone again within 24 hours as street takeovers roll through the city
crime2 months ago

Masked mob robs LA AutoZone again within 24 hours as street takeovers roll through the city

A large, masked crowd looted an East Los Angeles AutoZone on Sunday, smashing windows and stealing merchandise, marking the store’s second break-in in 24 hours amid weekend street takeovers at the Olympic Boulevard/Atlantic Avenue intersection; the store will stay closed for two to three days for repairs, and no arrests or injuries were reported.

via nypost.com|
#autozone#crime#looting
Newport Beach Fourth of July Looting Spurs Tripled Fines and TikTok-Turned Turmoil
local3 months ago

Newport Beach Fourth of July Looting Spurs Tripled Fines and TikTok-Turned Turmoil

A chaotic Fourth of July weekend in Newport Beach led to more than 400 arrests after crowds looted a Pavilions store on West Balboa Boulevard. The aftermath showed a cleaned-out storefront by 6:30 a.m. as authorities held firm with tripled fines in safety zones and a zero-tolerance stance on public intoxication and fireworks. Most detainees were minors or out-of-town visitors, and one officer was hurt by a firework. Officials cited viral social-media trends and a claimed “TikTok takeover” as a factor, while the city’s mayor and a police association defended the response and noted social media has amplified the problems during holiday crowds.

via New York Post|
#california#fourth-of-july#local
Nebra sky disc: Bronze Age sky almanac and the oldest known cosmos image
science3 months ago

Nebra sky disc: Bronze Age sky almanac and the oldest known cosmos image

The Nebra sky disc, a 32 cm Bronze Age bronze-and-gold disk with a sun, crescent, and 32 gold dots (including a seven-star cluster likely the Pleiades), is regarded by researchers as the world’s oldest concrete depiction of astronomical phenomena. Found by looters in Germany in 1999 and recovered in a 2002 Basel/Rhine sting, it now rests in Halle and was added to UNESCO’s Memory of the World. Dating relies on indirect evidence due to looting (no soil layers were recorded), with a central debate: whether it dates to about 1600 BC (Bronze Age) or possibly the first millennium BC (Iron Age). Its meaning is also debated—whether it’s a precise star map or a symbolic sky-almanac used to track solar and lunar cycles.

via Space Daily|
#archaeology#astronomy#bronze-age
Alleged posthumous fraud: Biffle's friends accused of draining his accounts after his death
crime5 months ago

Alleged posthumous fraud: Biffle's friends accused of draining his accounts after his death

Investigators say that after Greg Biffle and his wife died in a December plane crash, friends of the NASCAR star accessed his and Christina Biffle’s financial accounts, changing contact details to siphon funds to other accounts and making purchases. A Jan. 7–8 break-in at the Biffle home yielded security footage showing a woman inside the residence for hours before leaving with bags. Two estates filed wrongful-death claims against Biffle’s estate alleging he was at fault for the doomed flight, though no arrests have been reported as the investigation continues.

via NBC News|
#break-in#crime#fraud
Apple's Anti-Theft Tech Disables Stolen iPhones Post-Los Angeles Looting
world1 year ago

Apple's Anti-Theft Tech Disables Stolen iPhones Post-Los Angeles Looting

During protests in Los Angeles, looters stole iPhones from Apple stores, but Apple's anti-theft technology disabled the devices remotely, displaying tracking messages and sounding alarms, rendering them useless and aiding law enforcement in arrests. This security measure, part of a broader crackdown on retail theft, aims to deter opportunistic criminals by making stolen devices worthless and increasing penalties for looting.

via TechSpot|
#anti-theft-technology#apple#iphone
Tensions Rise as Israel Supports Rival Gaza Militias Amid Aid Looting and Potential Civil Unrest
world1 year ago

Tensions Rise as Israel Supports Rival Gaza Militias Amid Aid Looting and Potential Civil Unrest

The Israeli government has confirmed arming gangs in Gaza, including a group led by Yasser Abu Shabab, to counter Hamas, while Israel's broader strategy involves destabilizing Gaza through targeted assassinations and fostering lawlessness, which Hamas is actively fighting through its Arrow Unit to restore order and combat collaboration with Israeli forces.

via Mondoweiss|
#gaza#hamas#israel
Syrians Discover Assad's Opulent Lifestyle Amidst Palace Raids
world-news1 year ago

Syrians Discover Assad's Opulent Lifestyle Amidst Palace Raids

Following the ousting of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, crowds have looted his opulent residences in Damascus, revealing the extravagant lifestyle of the Assad family amidst widespread poverty in Syria. Videos and images show people taking luxury items, including designer goods and high-end cars, from the abandoned mansions. The Assad family's wealth, estimated at £1.6 billion, is believed to be hidden in various assets and offshore accounts, while the majority of Syrians live in poverty.

via The Guardian|
#assad#looting#luxury