1. Stolen Egyptian Treasures are Homeward Bound: Photo Gallery

   

   With its rich cultural history stretching back to the time of the pharaohs, Egypt has long been an inviting target for looters. But thanks to a groundbreaking agreement, some stolen antiquities are being returned.

2. In Ancient Cities Reclaimed from ISIS, Restoration Work Begins: Photo Gallery

   

   As ISIS is driven back from conquests in northern Iraq and Syria, a challenge looms: cataloging the damage to cultural sites and treasures from antiquity, repairing what can be fixed, and figuring out how to let people see them again.

3. ‘Daesh is Stealing Your Antiquities’: Photo Gallery

   

   Artifacts stolen by Daesh terrorists have been turned over to Iraqi experts. “The list of Daesh’s atrocities and crimes is long, and includes theft and smuggling of Iraqi heritage and culture,” said U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Stuart Jones, emphasizing “Daesh is stealing your antiquities.”

4. Networks Can Stop the Black-Market Antiquities Trade: Photo Gallery

   

   In the Middle East, an age-old problem has resurfaced. Thieves are taking advantage of any chaos caused by recent conflict to loot historical treasures.

5. U.S. Returns Lost Treasures of Korea: Photo Gallery

   

   Priceless treasures from Korea’s Joseon Dynasty are on a journey home, after the U.S. government returned two royal seals to dignitaries from the Republic of Korea during a June 30 ceremony in Washington.

6. U.S. Sends Stolen Ancient Gold Coffin Back to Egypt: Photo Gallery

   

   New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art — commonly known as the Met — has returned a prized item from its collection of Egyptian antiquities after learning that the piece was actually a stolen artifact.

7. The Collaboratory Launch

   

   Video announcing the launch of The Collaboratory, a new initiative from U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA).

8. English Language Fellows Midyear Conferences 2018 Promo

   

   The English Language Fellow Program sends experienced English language teachers on teaching assignments around the world.

9. International Women of Courage Visit the United States

   

   Every year awardees of the International Women of Courage Award embark on a ten day International Visitor Leadership Program.

10. Moda Sostenible USA

    

    Our Arts Envoys worked with advanced fashion design students in the Dominican Republic to create sustainable fashion designs for the Dominican Fashion week.

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