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Palestine Riots, 1929

Etruscan civilization, tufa urn with scenes of Gauls plundering temples
Etruscan civilization, 4th century b.C. Tufa urn with scenes of Gauls plundering temples

Greek civilization, metope depicting cattle raid from Treasury of Sikyon of Delphi
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Metope from the Treasury of Sikyon of Delphi. Cattle raid

NEW YORK: DRAFT RIOTS. Destruction of the colored orphan asylum during the New York City Draft Riots of 13-16 July 1863. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

NEW YORK: DRAFT RIOTS 1863. The mob sacking a drug store on Second Avenue during the New York City Draft Riots of 13-16 July 1863: contemporary colored engraving

CIVIL WAR: FREDERICKSBURG. Union troops sacking the town of Fredericksburg, Virginia, after the bombardment and battle, 13 December 1862. Sketch by an artist at the front

NEW YORK: DRAFT RIOTS. Broadside calling for merchants and clerks to defend their shops on the second day of the New York City Draft Riots, 14 July 1863

NETHERLANDS: CALVINISM. The destruction of images by Calvinists at a church in the Netherlands, 1566. Line engraving, German, c1570

GREECE: GRAVE ROBBERS. Grave robbers at Corinth, Greece, unearthing antiquities to sell to museums and private collectors. Wood engraving, English, 1877

INDIA: SEPOY REBELLION, 1857. Mutinous Sepoys dividing spoil. Steel engraving, English, 1859

Riots in Constantine, Algeria, 1934
A road in Constantine, Algeria, after looting and bloody riots. From 3rd to 6th August 1934, intermittent rioting occurred in the Algerian city of Constantine between the Jewish

Bread Riots, Milano
BREAD RIOTS IN MILANO The cost of bread, the lack of work, and general dissatis- faction bring the people out : the police are unable to prevent widespread looting Date: May 1898

Looting in Leipzig / 1923
Riots break out in Leipzig when the unemployed loot the city centre. Date: 1923

Confederates invading Maryland, 1864
General Earlys cavalry taking livestock from farmers during the Confederate invasion of Maryland, 1864. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

French cavalrymen 1918
French cavalrymen examining a pill box, trench mortar and shells, gas alarm horn and other trophies taken by the 29th Division at Gheluvelt on the Western Front in Belgium during World War I in

Maillotin Riots, Paris
Paris rioters - calling themselves LES MAILLOTINS - attack tax-collectors and other perceived oppressors, looting and plundering in the name of reform

Louvains town hall saved
Illustration showing crowds of German officers looting the Belgian town of Louvain during World War I. The city was devastated by the German invasion in September 1914

Austrians Looting
Austrian soldiers loot a church at Cesena

Looting in Poland
The wife of Von Hindenburg personally supervises the looting of a Polish castle. (True, or merely propaganda ? It doesn t seem probable !)

Cemetery Looting 1917
Desperate for metal to make shells, the Germans loot Belgian cemeteries, taking anything that can be melted down for arms

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"Looting: A Historical Tale of Plunder and Chaos" Plundering a plantation during Sherman's March to the Sea: Witness the ruthless aftermath of General William T. Sherman's infamous campaign as Confederate soldiers seize the opportunity to loot and pillage plantations, leaving devastation in their wake. Belfast riots, August 1920: Amidst the turmoil of sectarian violence, witness the heartbreaking scenes as rioters take advantage of chaos to engage in looting, further deepening divisions within this troubled city. July 1920: Explore the dark side of history as looters exploit civil unrest for personal gain during another wave of violent clashes that engulfed Belfast in flames. Ashanti stool taken from the Palace of King Prempei: Uncover a tale shrouded in mystery and cultural significance as an ancient symbol is stolen from its rightful place, robbing a nation of its heritage amidst colonial upheaval. Morgan sacks Panama: Step into an era where power knows no bounds as notorious pirate Henry Morgan leads his crew on a daring raid through Panama, leaving nothing but destruction and plundered riches behind. NEW YORK: DRAFT RIOTS, 1863. Delve into America's turbulent past when anger boiled over during draft riots; witness desperate mobs resorting to looting iconic establishments like Brooks Brothers clothing store amid social unrest. Looting Secret Whiskey: Embark on a journey back to Prohibition-era America when clandestine operations sought out hidden stashes of illegal liquor; discover tales filled with danger and adventure amidst speakeasies and secret deals. Romans Pillage Athens: Travel back centuries ago to witness one empire's conquest leading to another civilization's downfall; experience firsthand how Rome ruthlessly sacked Athens' treasures during times of war. CIVIL WAR: MOSBYs RANGERS. Venture into treacherous territory as Confederate guerrilla fighters, led by the legendary John S.