As of September, the team had also identified more than 100 living descendants. Staff members were not given a reason for the team’s disbanding, according to three people who were laid off Thursday.

Years ago, the Canadian collector Bruce Bailey gave artist Curtis Talwst Santiago useful advice: “Be patient,” he said. At the time, Santiago was working on miniatures, making diminutive yet ...

(JTA) — For descendants of Jews persecuted by the Nazis, reclaiming art that was allegedly looted from their families can involve years-long court battles or negotiations with European officials.