Returning the loot, piece by piece

Piece by priceless piece, artifact by ancient artifact, Iraq is slowly recovering the Mesopotamian treasures that were looted by bandits, militiamen and soldiers after Saddam Hussein was toppled. Lured by offers of rewards, Iraqis are increasingly handing in an assortment of cups, vases, statuettes, daggers, plates and coins dating back to the very cradle of [...]

Great Expectations – David Lean (1946)