Author: athina
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CrowdHeritage
CrowdHeritage provides a platform for cultural heritage institutions to share their collections’ metadata that needs to be enhanced or fixed, and everybody can contribute to improving them. The National Technical University of Athens developed the platform initially under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) program. The project is managed and further expanded by Datoptron, a company…
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FAIR Principles & Webinar: Unlocking 3D Cultural Heritage: FAIR and more
In the past, we have talked about FAIR Principles in several articles and their use in digital heritage. However, we have not explored this topic in detail. Carare recently hosted a webinar (twice due to high demand) called “Unlocking 3D Cultural Heritage: FAIR and more” which focuses on FAIR principles and brings them back to…
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NEMO Guidelines on climate protection in museums
According to the NEMO guidelines on climate protection in museums, published by the NEMO Working Group Sustainability and Climate Action, museums are empowered to participate actively in global climate change and sustainability issues. Museums can play an active role in protecting the environment by adhering to certain guidelines that help in measuring and reducing their…
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The Imperative of Cultural Heritage Documentation
In the intricate tapestry of human history, cultural heritage emerges as the vibrant thread that binds generations, societies, and civilizations. Preserving this legacy is not just a privilege; it is an ethical responsibility that transcends time. This article delves into the profound significance of cultural heritage documentation, shedding light on why this noble endeavour is…
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The Rebirth of Saint Nikolaos (documentary)
Two Greek Senior Expert art conservators and restorers undertake the “revival” of an 18th-century Icon after being invited to New York by the Archdiocese of America. Using scientific methods, beyond the physical conservation and restoration of historical artefacts, the two expert conservators, as Doctors of Art, History and Culture, explore the authenticity and history of…
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Curated Reading List: February 2024
February was a very busy month over here at Local Approach, meaning we could not only select a few pieces for you this month, please enjoy: News Clothing the Pandemic Historic England to fund more projects telling stories of working class heritage – Museums + Heritage Advisor Decolonisation/Conflict/Looting/Illicit Trafficking/Repatriation First items recovered from British…
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New publication on Byzantine cities highlights APAC Labs research
© APAC Image of the cover of The Routledge Handbook of the Byzantine City: From Justinian to Mehmet II (ca. 500 – ca. 1500) Nikolas Bakirtzis (Assoc. Prof., CyI) co-edited with Lucca Zavagno (Assoc. Prof., Bilkent U.) “The Routledge Handbook of the Byzantine City: From Justinian to Mehmet II (ca. 500 – ca. 1500).” The…
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citizenHeritage
citizenHeritage project employs crowdsourcing and co-creation tools to examine some of Europe’s largest open digital collections to encourage citizen science in cultural heritage. Enhances the notion of European citizenship by facilitating stakeholder communities’ sharing of responsibility for their heritage. In addition to advocating an open approach to otherness and a European community spirit that transcends…
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TexTOUR: innovative and sustainable tourism policies and strategies
Discover TexTOUR, an EU-funded project, and innovative and sustainable tourist policies and strategies aiming at the enhancement of impoverished areas both inside and outside the EU. Participants in eight pilot programmes representing a variety of society sectors will be involved in the construction of Cultural Tourism Labs. TexTOUR aims to develop a variety of…
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The Vital Role of Funding in Preserving Our Cultural Historical Heritage
Cultural-historical heritage stands as a testament to our shared past, reflecting the diverse tapestry of human civilization. From ancient monuments to priceless artefacts, these treasures provide invaluable insights into our heritage, identity, and the evolution of societies. ©VENIS STUDIOS Preserving heritage is not just a matter of pride; but is a responsibility that requires substantial…