Summary: Peter Higgs , a leading expert on Greek and Mediterranean artefacts, was sacked from the British Museum after almost 30 years. Items from the museum's collection were reported missing , stolen , or damaged, leading to the dismissal of an unnamed staff member. Academics suggest concerns about the situation had been raised over two years ago, hinting at a potential cover-up . The museum's director, Hartwig Fischer , is facing pressure and calls for resignation amid the unfolding crisis . More than 1,500 artifacts are reportedly missing...

Summary: Peter John Higgs, a curator at the British Museum , has been sacked after valuable artifacts went missing. Higgs' son, Greg Higgs, vehemently denies his father's involvement and insists on his innocence. A piece of Roman Jewelry from the missing collection was discovered for sale on eBay, triggering the investigation. ...