British Museum Appeals to Public to Help Recover Thousands of Missing Ancient Artifacts

British Museum has launched website detailing stolen items, primarily Greek and Roman jewelry and gems.
Around 2,000 artifacts worth millions are unaccounted for, believed stolen by a single thief.
items returned so far, 300 more expected back soon, but majority still missing.
Museum working with police, specialists, and monitoring art market to recover all artifacts.
Scandal led to firing of staff member and resignation of museum director.