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Holistic Heritage Podcasts: Spotlight on Europe’s cultural heritage ‘Oscar’

5 November 2024

In this podcast of the Holistic Heritage series, the Kraków Heritage Hub’s John Beauchamp is in Bucharest for the 2024 European Cultural Heritage Summit, where he takes a closer look at the European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards. Since 2002, the awards have championed the best cultural heritage initiatives from across Europe, with a total of just under 4,000 entries from as many as 46 countries. Why is the award so popular? And for all the programmes which have been awarded, what has the impact been of the award?

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

State of Culture

15 October 2024

State of Culture is an outcome of a non-academic policy research initiative exploring how culture’s role and value are framed in national and European cultural policies. State of Culture also gathers insights from key stakeholders across the cultural and creative sectors on the major challenges and opportunities they face in the present world. The report explores new pathways for positioning the cultural sector in response to the evolving social and political landscape by offering a deeper understanding of the current state of culture. It raises critical questions about the role

Behind the Curtains with the MERITAQuartets

14 August 2024

Explore the evolving landscape of chamber music through an engaging podcast series featuring the MERITA Quartets. MERITA, a platform co-financed by the European Union, aims to revitalise classical music performance in Europe by connecting emerging musicians, mentors, and historic venues. This series delves into how six innovative string quartets have redefined their art through their residencies with MERITA. The podcast offers detailed conversations with the quartets—Adorno, Alinde, Wassily, Akela, Antarja, and Airis—highlighting their unique experiences and artistic developments. Each episode reveals how these ensembles have pushed the boundaries of traditional

A Representação da Cultura nos Programas, Manifestos e Compromissos Eleitorais nas Eleições Legislativas 2024 em Portugal: Estudo Comparativo com as eleições Legislativas de 2022

1 August 2024

This paper examines the representation of cultural policies in the electoral programs for the 2024 legislative elections in Portugal, comparing them to the previous 2022 elections. It highlights a persistent lack of prioritisation of culture within public policies, despite various political parties proposing measures to address issues such as precarious employment in the cultural sector and the need for better funding and support for cultural institutions. Several political parties, including Livre, PS, and PAN, have put forth specific proposals aimed at combating precariousness among cultural professionals. These include promoting stable

Culture: the past gives up its secrets

22 July 2024

We see cultural artefacts, hear music composed centuries ago and, if we are lucky, get to handle pieces that were created by long-forgotten makers. But what about bringing to life the smell of a historic scene, or an object no longer made? When we turn to ancient manuscripts to understand the past, we have long focused on what was written on the parchment and vellum. But what can the material itself tell us about the lives of the animals that gave up their skins, and of the people tending them?

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

Glasgow’s Culture Strategy 2024-2030

10 July 2024

This municipal strategy aims to enhance the protection and promotion of heritage assets, ensuring their preservation for future generations. It establishes a framework for sustainable management, encouraging community engagement and collaboration among stakeholders. One of the key themes is the recognition of heritage as a vital component of cultural identity and community well-being. The legislation emphasizes the importance of inclusive practices, ensuring that diverse voices are heard in heritage conservation efforts. By fostering partnerships between local authorities, heritage organizations, and community groups, it aims to create a more holistic approach

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Holistic Heritage Podcasts: Spotlight on Europe’s cultural heritage ‘Oscar’

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

State of Culture

Behind the Curtains with the MERITAQuartets

A Representação da Cultura nos Programas, Manifestos e Compromissos Eleitorais nas Eleições Legislativas 2024 em Portugal: Estudo Comparativo com as eleições Legislativas de 2022

Culture: the past gives up its secrets

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

Glasgow’s Culture Strategy 2024-2030

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