Preserving Our Past in the Digital Age: Navigating Challenges and Embracing Opportunities in Cultural Heritage Digitalization
The digitalization of cultural heritage is a journey fraught with challenges, yet rich with potential. By embracing technological advancements, addressing legal and ethical considerations, and fostering sustainable practices, we can…
How is India celebrating World Heritage Week?
Every year UNESCO and other International organisations celebrate World Heritage Week in November. This year the world celebrates World Heritage Week from November 19 to November 25, 2023. The Archaeological…
Big Corporations excited to ‘Adopt a Heritage’.
Several large business corporations have approached the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) about supporting monuments through its Adopt A Heritage 2.0 programme. ASI will finalise the adopters after studying detailed…
Indian Navy working to save intangible marine heritage.
The Indian government is increasing efforts to promote and preserve intangible heritage. A new venture undertaken is to revive the marine heritage of India. In July, the Ministry of Culture…
Europe’s vampire hysteria, vampire child’s grave unearthed in Poland
Last year archaeologists discovered a distressing grave of a female vampire in Poland. Now they have uncovered another child vampire’s grave close to the previous one. The child was found…
Buddhist monks find a creative solution to save a dying language
Globally native communities are witnessing the decline of their local languages and scripts. A Buddhist monastery in Assam has taken it upon itself to preserve the history, culture, and identity…
Will there be more Bharat Mandapams replacing modernist buildings like Hall of Nations?
On July 26, a new convention centre was inaugurated called Bharat Mandapam at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The new convention centre replaced the old Modernist building, the Hall of Nations,…
Ministry of Culture to complete of 3D digitalisation of Indian museums by end of the year
The Ministry of Culture is set to complete the 3D digitalisation of ten national museums by the end of the year. The database will be accessible through one portal. The…
Churches in Europe are facing unique problems
As tourism is blooming post the pandemic, churches in South Europe are receiving a high amount of visitors each day. This comes at odd with the mass-goers of the church.…
Vandalism of heritage and its consequences in India
Vandalism of heritage sites is a common occurrence in India. Are there any consequences for vandalising built heritage in India? In June, a British tourist was caught on video carving…