Author: athina
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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…
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Curated Reading List: January 2024
We hope your start of the year and it’s first month was great! The cultural sector was very busy this month here are our picks: News Decolonisation/Conflict/Looting/Illicit Trafficking/Repatriation Former employees say Smithsonian resisted action on human remains Colonial past must be in mainstream of UK history, says new English Heritage chief Emory U. Is Returning…
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Museum Data Service
The Museum Data Service is a free online platform that enables museums across the UK, regardless of their size, to share and connect their object records. Remember the European Collaborative Cloud for Cultural Heritage and Common European data space for cultural heritage? [And of course Preservation of Digital Heritage in the data space] The Museum…
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Your Next Podcast Binge (s): History Hit
History Hit presents a wide variety of podcasts by and featuring historians at the forefront of research and debate. Get started with 15 episodes a week! Here is a list and summary: Dan Snow’s History Hit, analyses today’s news by examining its complex past, with evidence provided by historians who researched it for decades. Understanding…
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SIGN-HUB: preserve, research, and promote the linguistic, historical, and cultural heritage of European Deaf Signing communities.
The SIGN-HUB is a resource hub created by a European research team. It aims to document, assess, and exchange knowledge about the legacy of the Deaf community innovatively and inclusively. The use of sign languages remains marginalized and under threat in most European countries despite renewed interest and legal recognition in some. Developing a theoretically…