Gold thefts from museums on the rise

A series of gold thefts from museums has been reported, with the latest incident occurring at the Centre archéologique de Montans in the Tarn region of France, where valuable Gallo-Roman gold and silver coins were stolen on July 2, 2026. The thefts highlight a growing trend of targeting archaeological treasures. In a separate development, Italy has unveiled a major new acquisition on July 3, 2026, showcasing an ancient masterpiece as part of the Meloni government's aggressive acquisition policy. Meanwhile, Deutsche Bank announced the closure of its Palais Populaire exhibition space in Berlin, just eight years after its opening, on July 2, 2026. In a technological breakthrough, a team of researchers has successfully deciphered an entire carbonized papyrus scroll from Herculaneum using AI, without unrolling it, as reported on July 2, 2026.