Author: athina
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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…
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NEMO Webinar on effective digital storytelling in museums
“NEMO Webinar on effective digital storytelling in museums” on 1 February 2024 and provides participants with an introduction to building an effective digital storytelling strategy as well as ways to frame stories for the web and share them in a way that connects audiences to the mission of their institutions. The webinar is open to…
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Curated Reading List: December 2023
Happy New Year! We had you had a lovely Holiday break and enjoyed time with your loved ones, while visiting museums and heritage sites! Here are our picks for December to end 2023 and start fresh 2024! News Forgotten Botticelli painting recovered by Italian police Ukraine accuses Russia of looting museums, destroying churches as part…
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Guardians of Sacred Legacy: Preserving the Divine Essence of Christian Icons
In the intricate tapestry of religious and artistic heritage, Christian icons stand as enduring symbols of faith, spirituality, and human creativity. Their vibrant colors, intricate details, and timeless symbolism serve as windows to the divine, fostering spiritual contemplation and deepening the connection between worshipers and the sacred figures they represent. ©VENIS STUDIOS The historical evolution…
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APAC Labs in the ‘International Data Aggregation for Archaeological Research and Heritage Management: the ARIADNE experience’ issue
©APAC Image from the Medieval Coins History and Culture digital library from the collaboration between the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation and Cyprus Institute. APAC Labs researchers Valentina Vassallo and Avgoustinos Avgousti recently contributed to the publication of the article ‘Tools and Ontologies for the Aggregation and Management of Cypriot Archaeological Datasets in ‘Internet Archaeology’…
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The Sensational Museum
The Sensational Museum strives to make commonplace inclusive and alternative means of interventions accessible to all audiences in the UK museum sector. A primary focus of the heritage industry is to provide a memorable, inclusive, and enjoyable experience for all visitors. “‘access provision such as audio description, British Sign Language (BSL), audio-guides, interactive content, and…
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The History of Art Conservation and Restoration
The historical journey of art conservation and restoration spans epochs, beginning with ancient civilizations acknowledging the intrinsic value of cultural artefacts. From the spiritual dimensions of ancient Egypt to the meticulous preservation efforts in ancient Greece, civilizations recognized the symbolic importance of artworks, emphasizing meticulous preservation. ©VENIS STUDIOS As civilizations progressed, so did conservation methods.…