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ISIS and the World's Cultural Heritage

Hosted by Warren Olney Apr. 12, 2016 National
Among its many crimes, the Islamic State is trafficking in ancient artifacts stolen from Palmyra and other ancient places. How big is the international black market? Who should have custody of cultural treasures?

Among its many crimes, the Islamic State is trafficking in ancient artifacts stolen from Palmyra and other ancient places. How big is the international black market? Who should have custody of cultural treasures? 

Later on the program, political chaos in Brazil just months before the Olympics. 

Photo: Palmyra (Pixabay)

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ISIS and the World's Cultural Heritage

The ancient Syrian city of Palmyra has been liberated, but ISIS is still selling off looted antiquities from there and other historic places. Worldwide publicity is...

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Brazil's Government in Crisis Mode

Just months before the Olympics, the President of Brazil is a step closer to being impeached — by other politicians arguably more corrupt than she is.

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Credits

Host:

Warren Olney

Producers:

Katie Cooper, Paul von Zielbauer, Christine Detz

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