The criminal trade in ancient objects

This 6-Minute English podcast from BBC Learning English discusses the illegal trade of ancient artifacts. Neil and Beth, the hosts, explore the issue, highlighting the role of social media in facilitating this trade and the complexities surrounding the repatriation of artifacts to their countries of origin. They introduce vocabulary related to the topic, including "artefact," "looted," "game-changer," "bottleneck," and "repatriate," and conclude with a quiz about a famous archaeological discovery. The podcast also includes advertisements for Amazon Music and BBC Learning English resources.