The prize in this art theft is worth more than its gold. To Romania, the ancient helmet is a priceless cultural heirloom. To the Netherlands, it’s a stolen artefact that authorities hope to ...

BRUSSELS — (AP) — The prize in this art heist is worth more than its gold. To Romania, the ancient helmet is a priceless cultural heirloom. To the Netherlands, it’s a stolen artifact that ...

To Romania, the ancient helmet is a priceless cultural heirloom. To the Netherlands, it’s a stolen artifact that authorities hope to retrieve to uphold a reputation for safe museums. The ...

Eventually, the Romanian state got hold of the helmet. Experts say the helmet most likely belonged to a Geto-Dacian king and dates back to the first half of the 4th century BC – around 400 BC.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This image taken from video shows Harry Tupan, Drents Museum director, speaking during a news conference, in ...

BRUSSELS (AP) — The prize in this art heist is worth more than its gold. To Romania, the ancient helmet is a priceless cultural heirloom. To the Netherlands, it’s a stolen artifact that authorities ...