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Community Archive for Heritage Activism in Central and Eastern Europe

20 December 2024

Community Archive for Heritage Activism in Central and Eastern Europe | Społeczne archiwum aktywizmu na rzecz dziedzictwa w Europie Środkowej i Wschodniej The aim of the archive is to document and digitise heritage activist practices in Central and Eastern Europe and to disseminate them as good practices. The archive focuses on practices carried out by civic organisations, informal groups and individuals, and it encompasses both past and present activities. One of the main tasks of the archive is to show how the social awareness of heritage protection and social responsibility

Intangible cultural heritage of Ukrainians in the post-migration borderlands of southern and eastern Poland

16 December 2024

Intangible cultural heritage of Ukrainians in the post-migration borderlands of southern and eastern Poland | Niematerialne dziedzictwo kulturowe Ukraińców na postmigracyjnych terenach pogranicznych Polski południowej i wschodniej The collection contains documentation of activities aimed at preserving Ukrainian intangible cultural heritage in the post-migration area of south-eastern Poland: the Polish-Ukrainian, Polish-Slovak, and Polish-Belarusian borderlands. In the literature on the state of preservation of the heritage of the post-migration areas of south-eastern Poland, as well as in the national information space, still too little attention is paid to the Ukrainian legacy. And

Eureka3D Good practices for the 3D digitisation of cultural heritage

1 November 2024

EUreka3D is the acronym for European Union’s REKonstructed content in 3D, a project co‑funded by the Digital Europe Programme of the European Union. This publication is the final booklet of the project. It mainly focuses on the methodology for 3D digitisation, the EUreka3D Data Hub, the project’s impact and sustainability, and the project’s four use cases. The EUreka3D project engaged the partners of the EU‑funded project together with a wider group of cultural heritage institutions in a range of piloting actions that delivered: 1. The set‑up of the EUreka3D Data

Twin it! Call to action: Boosting 3D for Europe’s culture by 2030

31 October 2024

Enhancing access to Europe’s shared cultural heritage for everyone to enjoy and be inspired by is a major EU policy goal. From increasing access to culture and improving engagement, to supporting preservation and fostering reuse, 3D offers unprecedented opportunities to advance this objective. 3D models are not just digital copies of heritage assets. They capture intricate details about the object and its story, as well as the digital documentation process, offering new knowledge and fresh insights. In 2019, EU Member States acknowledged the potential of 3D for digital preservation that

Multisensory, User-centred, Shared Cultural Experiences through Interactive Technologies

1 September 2024

The first policy brief of the MuseIT Project focuses on the critical issue of cultural accessibility for people with disabilities within the European Union. This brief not only analyzes current EU policies but also highlights the significant gaps that hinder true inclusivity in the cultural sector. Cultural accessibility is more than just a legal obligation; it is a fundamental right that ensures everyone, regardless of ability, can engage with and contribute to cultural life. Article 30 of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) emphasizes the

Shaping the Future of Cultural Heritage

1 August 2024

This report highlights the transformative role of digital technology in preserving and enhancing cultural heritage across Europe. It presents the ambitious efforts led by the EU to revolutionise how cultural heritage institutions operate in the digital age, focusing on initiatives like the Cultural Heritage Cloud. This cloud infrastructure aims to facilitate unprecedented collaboration among professionals, enabling them to share research, digitise artefacts, and develop immersive digital replicas of heritage sites. The framework also prioritises intellectual property protection and empowers institutions with cutting-edge tools for preservation and conservation. Furthermore, the report

Introdução: Património textual – Abordagens interdisciplinares

16 July 2024

This text serves as an introduction to the special issue of the journal “Diacrítica” titled “Textual Heritage: Interdisciplinary Approaches”. This special issue focuses on the theme of textual heritage in the Portuguese language and aims to foster a specialised approach in the fields of literary, linguistic, cultural, aesthetic, and philosophical studies, with special emphasis on the areas of philology and textual criticism. This text introduces the concept of textual heritage and analyzes different types of text editing, including facsimile, paleographic, semi-diplomatic, critical, and interpretative editions. It emphasizes the importance of

Dos ortógrafos portugueses aos “Portugalliae Monumenta Linguistica”: a reedição dos tratados metaortográficos portugueses dos séculos XVI a XVIII

16 July 2024

The article discusses the implementation of a multi-layered system with distinct responsibilities to ensure data integration, integrity, and automation within a portal that aims to complement existing studies with the Ortógrafos Portugueses monographic series and the Portugalliae Monumenta Linguistica project. These initiatives provide valuable resources for researchers in linguistics and Portuguese history. The portal serves as a relevant bibliography for researchers and a communication tool for the community, maintaining the visual identity of the institution. The project enables global researchers to access primary sources in Portuguese linguistics and history through

A edição digital de forais medievais portugueses com o suporte de um sistema de edição colaborativa em base de dados

16 July 2024

The article discusses the need for a research plan for the digital edition of Portuguese medieval charters, highlighting three essential requirements. Firstly, it emphasises the importance of establishing a cohesive textual corpus, consistently highlighting gaps and interpretative challenges. Secondly, it underscores the need for methodologies and interdisciplinary collaboration, given the complexity of these documents that require contributions from areas such as History, Diplomacy, Paleography, and Linguistics. Finally, it highlights the importance of digital tools for data collection and the dissemination of digital editions in an open format. The iForal project

Ruralidades, património cultural, associativismo e turismo nos tempos das humanidades digitais

1 July 2024

This chronicle, titled “Ruralities, Cultural Heritage, Associativism and Tourism in the Times of Digital Humanities”, addresses the pertinence of generalised access to historical legacy, highlighting the importance of cultural heritage, associativism and tourism in rural contexts in the digital age. The text questions who is interested in heritage, such as medieval chapels or castles, and argues that although history offers deep understanding of the past, its appreciation is not always understood by today’s society. Exploring the impact of digitalisation, virtual reality and immersive experiences, the authors highlight a project in

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Community Archive for Heritage Activism in Central and Eastern Europe

Intangible cultural heritage of Ukrainians in the post-migration borderlands of southern and eastern Poland

Eureka3D Good practices for the 3D digitisation of cultural heritage

Twin it! Call to action: Boosting 3D for Europe’s culture by 2030

Multisensory, User-centred, Shared Cultural Experiences through Interactive Technologies

Shaping the Future of Cultural Heritage

Introdução: Património textual – Abordagens interdisciplinares

Dos ortógrafos portugueses aos “Portugalliae Monumenta Linguistica”: a reedição dos tratados metaortográficos portugueses dos séculos XVI a XVIII

A edição digital de forais medievais portugueses com o suporte de um sistema de edição colaborativa em base de dados

Ruralidades, património cultural, associativismo e turismo nos tempos das humanidades digitais

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