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Furniture made from whisky by-product added to museum collection National Museums Scotland has commissioned a furniture maker from Dundee who has collaborate with coppersmiths from East Lothian to create a drinks tray from whisky by-products for the museum’s Scottish History and Archaeology collection. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eXrVwUr2 National Museums Scotland Draff Studio Aymeric Renoud Mhairi Maxwell

In this week’s episode of the RCtoDC Opening Conference series, Zvonko Stojević delves into the transformative potential of 3D and XR technologies in cultural heritage preservation. 🌍✨ He highlights the innovative Teslaverse master project which plays a crucial role in saving the demography of Lika and Croatia. This insightful discussion offers valuable perspectives on how digital technologies are shaping the future of heritage conservation. 📺 Watch the full video and see how digital innovation is transforming the way we interact with cultural treasures: https://lnkd.in/dmFpDnWU #HaDEA #DigitalEuropeProgramme #3DScanning #DigitalHeritage #Europeana #RCtoDC #PreservingCulture #Digitization #3Ddigitization #3D #CulturalHeritage #ArtPreservation #MuseumStandards #Museums #Galleries #Collections #Art #Teslaverse

Can Embracing Copies Help With Museum Restitution Cases? SAPIENS 2024-08-21 https://buff.ly/3XdPs4a Many museums are wrestling with returning looted or unethically obtained ancient objects. An archaeologist considers how a shift in public… The post Can Embracing Copies Help With Museum Restitution Cases? appeared first on SAPIENS.

Dr. Marieanne Davy Ball ACR shares crucial insights on the proper handling and storage of poison darts. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e46Mkxqs

From Dream to Reality, From Drawing Sheets to Real Structure. Here is the journey of Vadnagar Archeological Museum (2022-2024)

Preserving History: A Cautionary Tale from an Israeli Museum In a surprising incident at an Israeli museum, a young boy accidentally shattered a 3,500-year-old Bronze Age jar, highlighting the fragility of our cultural heritage. This moment underscores the importance of protecting ancient artifacts and raises the question: how can we ensure their longevity while making them accessible? Digital preservation technologies like 3D scanning and digital twins offer a solution by creating precise, permanent records of historical artifacts. These digital replicas allow museums to share their collections with the public while safeguarding the original pieces against accidents and deterioration. This incident reveals the delicate balance between accessibility and preservation, encouraging museums to explore innovative ways to protect our past. Read more about this accident here:  https://lnkd.in/dQqKj4wN #CulturalHeritage #DigitalPreservation #Museums #3DScanning #BronzeAge #ArtifactProtection #MuseumSafety #Anachrona #EternityInEveryDetail #CulturalResilience

Our last Digital Heritage initiative to bring 3D digital models into the curatorial pipeline of the Midwestern Museums has been recognized by the prestigious Indiana University program in Museum Curatorship. A collaboration with Umair Shafqat Malik, Bernard Frischer, Charity Counts, Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Center, Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, Arab American National Museum (AANM), Milwaukee County Historical Society, Neville Public Museum Foundation, National Building Arts Center, Indiana University Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology https://lnkd.in/gPrEvMWb

The 3D-scanned model I created for Swedish National Maritime and Transport Museums was feature this last week at the cultural heritage selection at Sketchfab.

Today, the Unfinished Obelisk stands as an open-air museum, inviting visitors to ponder the might and mystery of ancient Egypt’s grand constructions. It’s a place where history and science converge, offering insights into a civilization that continues to captivate the world. #AncientEgypt #AswanObelisk #EngineeringMarvel #PharaohsSecrets #UnfinishedObelisk #EgyptianHeritage #ArcheologyLovers #HistoricalMysteries Embark on a journey through time and marvel at the Unfinished Obelisk – a true marvel of ancient machinery and enduring legacy of Egypt’s architectural prowess.