British Museum to Fully Digitize Collection After Recent Thefts

The British Museum has decided to digitize its entire collection of over 2 million artifacts.
The decision comes after an internal investigation revealed around 2,000 items were stolen or lost.
The museum sees digitization as the best way to increase access and deter future thefts.
The digitization project is estimated to take 5 years to complete.
The museum's director was replaced and a staff member fired due to the thefts.