British Museum Hires Treasure Hunter To Recover Artifacts

British Museum is hiring a treasure hunter to help recover Greek and Roman artifacts stolen in 2023, the museum said March 1, 2026. The theft involved about 1,500 items; the museum has recovered 654, including 268 gems returned by the United States, and fears some gold pieces may have been melted. The role will focus on outreach to dealers and auction houses, with AI image searches aiding recovery.