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All Areas Access: Um inquérito com públicos S/surdos

1 January 2023

Three partners of the European project All Areas Access – Ausgang (IT), Acesso Cultura (PT) and Beit Company (BE) – carried out a survey among D/deaf people who attend concerts, either frequently or rarely. The survey aimed at understanding how they experience these events, what types of services would be useful to improve access for them and suggestions for future implementations and improvements. The majority of respondents were from Italy, with a significant portion from Portugal. Most respondents were in the 26-40 age group, and social media and specific channels

Culture and Cultural Heritage: A key asset for sustainable development and transition in cities

1 January 2023

This briefing paper explores the pivotal role of culture and cultural heritage in driving sustainable urban development in Europe. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of culture, heritage, and sustainable development, highlighting the potential for cultural dimensions to shape ecological transition and foster mutual understanding. The report underscores the significance of including culture and heritage in just transition plans, promoting energy and resource efficiency in historic buildings, and supporting sustainable tourism approaches. It also advocates for the involvement of creative and craft actors, as well as the use of traditional building construction

Viva Portugal, Somos Caretos! Das Festas de Rapazes aos Emblemas da Nação. Itinerários Patrimoniais Mediáticos e nas Redes Sociais

1 January 2023

This chapter, titled “Long Live Portugal! We are Caretos! From boy’s rituals to the emblems of the nation. Heritage itineraries in the media and social netwroks,” delves into the integration of the 2003 Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage by various nations into their political agendas. It sheds light on the evolution of festivals influenced by economic shifts, resulting in cultural reconfigurations. Specifically focusing on the Carnival of Podence, it illustrates a reimagining of rural identities in contemporary contexts. The document underscores the impact of commercialization and media portrayal on

Plano Estratégico Municipal Cultura Guimarães 2032 (Guimarães Municipal Strategic Plan for Culture 2032)

1 January 2023

The Guimarães Municipal Strategic Plan for Culture 2032 focuses on enhancing cultural integration and participation within the community. Through initiatives like the Annual Cultural Mediation Program, the aim is to strengthen communication between cultural agents and educational communities. This strategy also includes measures to monitor the impact of cultural and educational collaborations on the participation of school and academic communities in the cultural life of the region. Additionally, the plan emphasises the importance of democratising cultural governance by increasing transparency and citizen participation in decision-making processes. By engaging citizens in

A Metalurgia De Inícios Do I Milénio A.C. No Centro De Portugal. Novos Dados Da Cachouça (Idanha-A-Nova)

29 December 2022

This article discusses the archaeological findings at the Cachouça site in Portugal, which was discovered during field surveys in 1990. The site, located in Idanha-a-Nova, Castelo Branco, has been subject to various excavations revealing two distinct phases possibly linked to the Late Bronze Age and Early Iron Age transition. The collection of 21 copper-based artefacts found at the site includes unique features such as a rotary spit and a zoomorphic figurine, indicating a regional significance. The artefacts reflect a binary metallurgy of copper and tin, typical of the Late Bronze

Roman coins at the edge of the Negev: characterisation of copper alloy artefacts and soil from Rakafot 54 (Beer Sheva, Israel)

22 December 2022

The research article focuses on the non- and semi-destructive analysis of copper alloys, corrosion, and soil components from a Roman archaeological site in Israel. The study employed portable X-ray fluorescence, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive spectroscopy, and micromorphological analyses to investigate the corrosion processes affecting copper alloy artefacts. The primary objective was to characterise the alloy composition, soil environments, and corrosion products to gain insights into the degradation factors influencing the artefacts. Preliminary findings revealed that the artefacts were made of copper-lead-tin alloys covered with copper hydroxy-chlorides

High tech or high touch? Heritage encounters and the power of presence

20 December 2022

This article challenges the increasing emphasis on digital technologies to enhance encounters with the past in heritage landscapes. Beginning with a memory from childhood, it conceptualises presence as being there and reviews recent approaches in heritage studies that highlight the benefits of embodied experiences in heritage places, including reinforcing feelings of wellbeing and ontological security. The paper outlines the limitations of high-tech digital heritage tools, particularly the lack of critical perspectives assessing the ethical and methodological challenges of employing them in heritage landscapes. It argues that there is a recurring

Greening the Creative Europe Programme – Final Report

12 December 2022

This report, commissioned by the European Commission, explores the initiative ‘Greening the Creative Europe Programme.’ Developed by Ecorys, it aims to integrate climate actions into the Creative Europe Programme without altering its core objectives. Aligned with the European Parliament’s call for greening Erasmus+, Creative Europe, and the European Solidarity Corps, the report spans the previous Creative Europe Programme (2014-2020) and the initial two years of the current one (2021-2022). The study outlines objectives, including research on guidance for project applicants, monitoring green aspects, collecting green practices, and documenting progress. Beyond

A holistic approach to understanding the iron-gall inks in the historical documents of the Portuguese Inquisition (1570–1790)

8 December 2022

The article delves into a comprehensive analysis of the writing inks used in historical documents related to the Portuguese Inquisition from 1570 to 1790. Through the utilisation of advanced analytical techniques such as micro-Raman spectroscopy and micro-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, the study aims to unravel the mysteries surrounding the iron-gall inks prevalent in these documents. The research reveals significant differences in the colour and texture of the inks, indicating potential variations in composition and sources. Notably, the presence of Zn-containing inks raises questions about intentional additions or diverse ink origins.

Limestones durability study on salt crystallisation: An integrated approach

1 December 2022

Limestones are often used as building stones in contemporary architecture. Salt weathering is one of the main threats affecting this lithology. In this study, two Portuguese limestones (Branco Real and Lioz Coral) were subjected to laboratory salt crystallisation cycles by reconsidering the normative EN 12370 (Determination of the resistance to crystallisation of salts). The proposed test method consisted of 2 h of immersion in a 14 % solution of sodium sulphate decahydrate followed by 22 h drying at 40◦C instead of 105 °C imposed by the normative. A series of

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Culture and Cultural Heritage: A key asset for sustainable development and transition in cities

Viva Portugal, Somos Caretos! Das Festas de Rapazes aos Emblemas da Nação. Itinerários Patrimoniais Mediáticos e nas Redes Sociais

Plano Estratégico Municipal Cultura Guimarães 2032 (Guimarães Municipal Strategic Plan for Culture 2032)

A Metalurgia De Inícios Do I Milénio A.C. No Centro De Portugal. Novos Dados Da Cachouça (Idanha-A-Nova)

Roman coins at the edge of the Negev: characterisation of copper alloy artefacts and soil from Rakafot 54 (Beer Sheva, Israel)

High tech or high touch? Heritage encounters and the power of presence

Greening the Creative Europe Programme – Final Report

A holistic approach to understanding the iron-gall inks in the historical documents of the Portuguese Inquisition (1570–1790)

Limestones durability study on salt crystallisation: An integrated approach

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