GettyAfter 60 years and a journey through New York, Illinois, California and Florida, a missing piece of Stonehenge has been returned to the ancient monument in the United Kingdom. The unexpected return comes amid a broader, ongoing movement for the return of historical artifacts—no matter how small—to their countries of origin. The missing piece in question is a 42-inch-long stone core that was removed during archeological work in 1985, according to a press statement from English Heritage, the organization that cares for Stonehenge. Over the past few years, museums and collectors have returned some notable artifacts to their countries of origin. In February, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City returned a gilded coffin from the 1st century B.C.

Source: Forbes May 08, 2019 15:22 UTC