Category: Patreon
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The International Journal of Intangible Heritage
The International Journal of Intangible Heritage consists of articles on intangible heritage from all over the world in English! The journal is an excellent resource to find benchmarks as well as publish work on an intangible heritage project. We follow actively the journal’s publications and both the projects and presentation are always very enjoyable and…
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Virtual Heritage: what now?
Rethinking the museum environment and the cultural heritage experience is one of the themes highly discussed during 2020. Before dwelling on the philosophical aspects of an organisation, museum and cultural industry players ought to ensure they have utilised all available technologies such as Virtual Heritage. Our articles on digitisation and access to heritage briefly introduce…
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Finding, history: Underwater Heritage
Maritime Archaeology is a subfield of archaeology responsible for underwater heritage. Frequently associated with shipwrecks, maritime archaeology follows traces of human development and interaction in and around water, including submerged cities and nautical archaeology. Underwater heritage follows the same principals with tangible heritage. Maritime archaeological practices are adapted to the aquatic environment using satellites, geomagnetism,…
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Curated Reading List: October 2020
Your curated reading list for October 2020! Below you will find articles and webinars we enjoyed this past month and we hope you do too! Space race: how the pandemic is pushing museums to rethink design; Read article here. Google Maps’ AR directions will soon show landmarks to help orient you; Read article here. I…
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The Ambulance for Monuments: local conservation and care
Heritage organisations, experts, craftsmen and students come to the rescue of Monuments. Local communities and volunteers take action together to protect local historical monuments and sites in Romania since 2016 with the Ambulance for Monuments project. How does it work? Local communities are at the centre of the project by actively participating and making decisions.…
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Teaser: Curated Reading List!
Dear lovely Patrons and followers! We are very excited to present our newest segment: Your Curated Reading List. At the end of every month, we will share a selection of articles, webinars and resources, that we enjoyed reading, just for you! For our future posts research, we come across numerous wonderful heritage and art-related articles,…
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Public Space Architecture: capture communal identity
Cultural and community identity are mutually informed, at large by what is internal or external to the local population, such as traditions, religious practices, monuments and heritage both intangible and tangible. Public Spaces and buildings represent the identity of the community, as well as host the debate over it. Therefore, architecture must embody and reflect…
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Heritage Open Days : UK’s community heritage festival
Heritage Open Days is a voluntary annual celebration in the United Kingdom with cultural events across the country. How does it work? Every September, museums, sites and cultural heritage organisations open their doors, organise special events, workshops and activities for free with the support of local volunteers, connected under the Heritage Open Days umbrella. Last…
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Games, an intangible heritage: Project Khēliya
During our evolution, countless games have been invented, and are a shared constant of all cultures worldwide. Gaming boards etched in stone can be found across archaeological sites in India. The games vary in type and span the class divide, social setting and are a shared heritage of all Indian people as well as international…
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Conservation vs Preservation, what is the best approach?
Conservation/ Preservation/ Restoration/ Integrated Conservation. These terms probably sound synonymous if you are not a conservation or cultural heritage professional, their implications could not be more apart. Below is a basic outline for individuals who want to understand the basic steps towards preserving their heritage, outside of terminology. Conservation professionals should always make any intervention…