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Investigative journalism has been and continues to be an important open source of information about the antiquities trade. It should be borne in mind, however, that the aims of the investigative journalist are not necessarily concordant with those of the academic researcher or policymaker. To date, there has been no examination of any inherent weaknesses, deficiencies or biases embodied within those aims. With reference to the reporting of thefts during the 2010s of ancient gems from the British Museum, this chapter explores some possible shortcomings of investigative journalism but also demonstrates how it constitutes a valuable resource for academic research and policymaking.

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Beyond the Streetlight: What the Reporting of the British Museum Thefts Reveals About the Antiquities Trade—And What It Doesn’t

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    2026年

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  • Neil Brodie

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Investigative journalism has been and continues to be an important open source of information about the antiquities trade. It should be borne in mind, however, that the aims of the investigative journalist are not necessarily concordant with those of the academic researcher or policymaker. To date, there has been no examination of any inherent weaknesses, deficiencies or biases embodied within those aims. With reference to the reporting of thefts during the 2010s of ancient gems from the British Museum, this chapter explores some possible shortcomings of investigative journalism but also demonstrates how it constitutes a valuable resource for academic research and policymaking.