The Cultural Review

Digital Preservation

4 articles

A symbolic representation of digital preservation, showing ancient artifacts and modern technology working together to safeguard cultural heritage for the future.
Culture

Digital preservation of cultural heritage is an ethical imperative by 2026.

In Libya, over 5,000 audio recordings of history were digitized to safeguard cultural heritage, according to UNESCO .

Matteo Ricci·July 5, 2026
Holographic projection of an ancient artifact in a modern museum, symbolizing the intersection of history and digital technology for preservation.
Culture

What is the significance of cultural heritage preservation in the digital age?

Virtual copies of invaluable cultural heritage objects are now being created to safeguard them from destruction by war, natural disasters, or the simple decay of time.

Eleanor Voss·June 23, 2026
Advanced drones and holographic scripts overlaying ancient ruins, with people accessing digital cultural heritage data on a tablet.
Culture

Digital Tools Boost Cultural Preservation, But Gaps Remain

Despite advanced drone technology and blockchain frameworks now preserving ancient sites, nearly 60% of endangered script digitalization efforts remain confined to foundational data building.

Eleanor Voss·April 30, 2026
Visitors wearing AR smart glasses experience digital reconstructions overlaid on ancient ruins at a heritage site.
Culture

Why Museums Use Immersive Digital Tech for Cultural Preservation

At the ancient site of Hegra in 2026, visitors now wear transparent AR smart glasses that overlay digital reconstructions directly onto the ruins, allowing them to see an ancient city reborn in real-t

Eleanor Voss·April 25, 2026