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Since the British Museum revealed that items from its collection were stolen, missing or damaged, there have been a number of twists and turns in the story.
It's become a tale of global interest, and one that has shaken the institution's reputation.
Here's what we know so far.
Video by Gianluca Avagnina and Ian Casey