Thursday 5-Article Heritage Brief

1. OUT NOW: UNESCO Urban Heritage Atlas. It wants to map the uniqueness of historic cities and settlements

Urban heritage is the tapestry woven from a city’s historical buildings, traditions, and natural features. It’s the essence of what makes a city unique and shapes its identity. Check it here

2. The Transformation of Amberley’s Church into a Shop, a Café and... a Church

Rarely does a church undergo adaptive reuse without losing its original purpose. When the village's last shop closed, the community established their own inside the church, showcasing an example of community resilience.

3. Here we go, evaluating Laser Cleaning Techniques: Watch the video and Decide Your Stance

Of course, our opinions will likely fall somewhere in the middle. It's stunning and can be very useful, but be careful not to lose that beautiful patina!!!!!!

4. AI Everywhere I: Crafting a Strategic European Agenda to Empower Cultural Heritage

The reports details AI’s capacity to improve preservation, accessibility, and interaction with cultural assets, it calls for sector-wide collaboration, innovation, and investment. Read the article.

5. AI Everywhere II: See & Read what AI can Tell about Our Ancestors' Feelings and Emotions

The UK boasts an impressive academic lineup utilizing AI to analyze vast historical datasets, revealing how the Industrial Revolution transformed ordinary lives. The project's name, 'Living with Machines', promises some very down to earth results.