First interviews with experts published
The first two videos with experts from organisations working for the 4CH project have been published on the website and can be accessed in the dedicated section. Hosted by Sorin Hermon from the Cyprus Institute, the first video (3:58) is [...]
EU Commissioner Mariya Gabriel was updated on the advancements of the 4CH project
During her recent visit at the Cyprus Institute, Maryia Gabriel, EU commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth was updated on the advancements of the 4CH project by Sorin Hermon, on aspects related to the project's activities within [...]
EU Commissioner Mariya Gabriel mentions 4CH SUM initiative in statement to mark UN World Day of Creativity and Innovation
To mark the United Nations World Day of Creativity and Innovation on the 21st April, EU Commissioner Mariya Gabriel released a statement voicing Europe's support for Ukrainian Cultural Heritage organisations and professionals impacted by the Russian war against Ukraine. She [...]
Cultural Heritage in the Challenge of Climate Change
In 1982, ICOMOS established 18 April as International Monuments and Sites Day, followed by its adoption by UNESCO at its 22nd General Conference. Each year, on this occasion, ICOMOS proposes a theme for the activities to be organised by its [...]
Case Study 3: Use of scientific methods to investigate the azulejos of the Capela de São Roque in Lisbon
Introduction Azulejos are hand crafted tin glazed tileworks found across Portugal and Spain. In Portugal, these tiles are a major cultural trait, originating from the 16th C to the present day and frequently depict scenes, including historical events of note. [...]
The Holy City of Jerusalem, The Holy Sepulchre: A Hands-on Experience
The EDICULA project seeks to promote multidisciplinary and multi-sectoral learning, combining hands-on experiences and theoretical studies. It offers an innovative approach to the safeguarding of built heritage and is part of the wider concepts of heritage preservation and sustainable development [...]
Summers Schools for CH documentation and interoperability skills
The ARIADNEplus Project is running four Summer Schools aimed at researchers in archaeology and cultural heritage as part of its Transnational Access Programme: Data Stewardship – ADS, University of York, UK. Online on Wednesdays 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th May and 1st [...]
Recommendation on a common European data space for cultural heritage
On the 10th November, the European Commission published a recommendation on a common European data space for cultural heritage. The recommendation recognises that: The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the strengths and vulnerabilities of the cultural heritage sector and the need [...]
Case Study 2: Preservation and conservation of Choirokoitia, a Neolithic settlement
Originally discovered in 1936, the Neolithic site of Choirokoitia was awarded World Heritage Status in 1998 which places a number of obligations on the institutions responsible for the management of the site. These include planning and implementing the conservation, promotion [...]