Digital Heritage
5 articles
Global Efforts Preserve Cultural Celebrations and Identity
In a striking move to secure its legacy, the Umuchieze community in Nigeria has become the first to preserve its documentary heritage in the Arctic World Archive, a digital doomsday vault deep within
Digitizing heritage democratizes access, but risks diluting experiences.
Current research reveals a stark imbalance in cultural heritage digitization: 58% of studies prioritize foundational resource building, while only 18% reach community- and public-oriented applications
Why Communities Are Digitizing Heritage Instead of Letting it Fade
In 2026, the Syrian Cassette Archives will bring forgotten Syrian music back to life, track by track, through a comprehensive online initiative.
What are digital technologies for cultural heritage preservation?
A 2016 report from the British Council lauded the 'innovative potential' of Digital Cultural Heritage, yet today, the global landscape reveals a stark divergence in how nations actually deploy these t
What Is Digital Heritage Preservation? A Guide to Safeguarding Our Cultural Future
Established guidelines now exist for digital heritage preservation, a crucial field that confronts the complex challenge of ensuring our cultural future is not lost to the ephemerality of its medium.