From Ancient to Modern and Beyond
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ClassicsAuthorized Heritage Discourse (AHD): Why Heritage Is Not What You Think
Laurajane Smith has argued that heritage is not something material as we commonly think, but rather a discourse that selects what is worth preserving. She called this the Authorized Heritage Discourse (ADH).
Updated Jan 14 - Antonis ChaliakopoulosAntonis Chaliakopoulos
Antonis is an archaeologist with a passion for museums and heritage and a keen interest in aesthetics and the reception of classical art. He holds an MSc in Museum Studies from the University of Glasgow and a BA in History and Archaeology from the University of Athens (NKUA), where he is currently working on his PhD.
ClassicsWhat Is Ethnosymbolism? Anthony D. Smith's Work on Nationalism
Ethnosymbolism is an approach to the study of nationalism, grounded in the work of Anthony D. Smith, that emphasizes the importance of symbols, myths, and memories.
Updated Jan 6 - Antonis ChaliakopoulosAntonis Chaliakopoulos
Antonis is an archaeologist with a passion for museums and heritage and a keen interest in aesthetics and the reception of classical art. He holds an MSc in Museum Studies from the University of Glasgow and a BA in History and Archaeology from the University of Athens (NKUA), where he is currently working on his PhD.
ClassicsWhat Is Collective Memory? Definition & History
The term 'collective memory' was coined by the French philosopher Maurice Halbwachs to describe the process by which groups of people remember things and construct their group identities.
Updated Dec 19 - Antonis ChaliakopoulosAntonis Chaliakopoulos
Antonis is an archaeologist with a passion for museums and heritage and a keen interest in aesthetics and the reception of classical art. He holds an MSc in Museum Studies from the University of Glasgow and a BA in History and Archaeology from the University of Athens (NKUA), where he is currently working on his PhD.