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Transmedia Narratives for Cultural Heritage : Remixing History
Transmedia Narratives for Cultural Heritage focuses on theoretical approaches to the analysis and creative practice of developing non-fiction digital transmedia narratives in the rapidly growing cultural heritage sector. This book applies a media-focused transdisciplinary approach to understand the conventions of emerging digital narrative genres.Considering digital media’s impact on narrative creation and reception, the approach, namely remixed transmedia, can aid practitioners in creating strategic non-fiction narratives for cultural heritage.These creations also need to be evaluated and a digital-media focused ‘ludonarrative toolkit’ allows for the critical analysis of the composition and public participation in interactive digital narratives.This toolkit is applied and exemplified in genres including virtual museums, serious games, and interactive documentaries.The book also includes a seven-phase theoretical framework that can assist future creators (and project managers) of non-fiction transmedia ‘mothership’ narratives; and a methodology (based on ‘big data analysis’) for how to invent new cultural heritage narratives through bottom-up remixing that allows for public inclusion.Two transnational case studies on the 11 UNESCO World Heritage Australian Convict Sites and the Irish National Famine Way demonstrate the seven-phase framework’s applicability. As many scholars across disciplines are increasingly creating digital narratives on historical topics for public consumption in various forms, the theoretical foundations and practical project management framework will be useful for scholars and project teams in the domains of transmedia studies, interactive narratives, cultural heritage, media studies, comparative literature, and journalism.
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Zombies: A Cultural History : A Cultural History
Zombies: A Cultural History, now available in paperback, sifts materials from anthropology, folklore, travel writing, colonial histories, long-forgotten pulp literature, B-movies, medical history and cultural theory to give a definitive short introduction to the zombie, exploring the manifold meanings of this compelling, slow-moving yet relentless monster.
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Patagonia : A Cultural History
Patagonia is the ultimate landscape of the mind. Like Siberia and the Sahara, it has become a metaphor for nothingness and extremity.Its frontiers have stretched beyond the political boundaries of Argentina and Chile to encompass an evocative idea of place.A vast triangle at the southern tip of the New World, this region of barrensteppes, soaring peaks and fierce winds was populated by small tribes of hunter-gatherers and roaming nomads when Ferdinand Magellan made landfall in 1520.A fateful moment for the natives, this was the start of an era of adventure and exploration.Soon Sir Francis Drake and John Byron, and sailors from Europe and America, would be exploring Patagonia's bays and inlets, mapping fjords and channels, whaling, sifting the streams for gold in the endless search for Eldorado.As the land was opened up in the nineteenth century, a crazed Frenchman declared himself King.A group of Welsh families sailed from Liverpool to Northern Patagonia to find a New Jerusalem in the desert.Further down the same river, Butch and Sundance took time out from bank robbing to run a small ranch near the Patagonian Andes. All these, and later travel writers, have left sketches and records, memoirs and diaries evoking Patagonia's grip on the imagination.From the empty plains to the crashing seas, from the giant dinosaur fossils to glacial sculptures, the landscape has inspired generations of travellers and artists.This place is a land of myth and legend: the "big foot" Indians and sea monsters; the mad King of Araucania and Patagonia; penal colonies and Nazi fugitives.It is land of explorers and settlers: Magellan and Drake; the journey of the Beagle; Welsh migrants and gauchos; Salesians and sheep farmers.It is the land of writers: W. H. Hudson and Charles Darwin; Chatwin and Theroux; Baudrillard's post-modern Patagonia.
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Danube a Cultural History
The Danube is the longest river in western and central Europe.Rising amidst the beautiful wooded hills of Germany s Black Forest, it touches or winds its way through ten countries and four capital cities before emptying into the Black Sea through a vast delta whose silt-filled channels spread across eastern Romania.From earliest times the river has provided a route from Europe to Asia that was followed by armies and traders, while empires, from the Macedonian to the Habsburg, rose and fell along its length.Then, in the middle of the twentieth century, the Danube took on the role of a watery thread that unified a continent divided by the Iron Curtain.In the late 1980s the Iron Curtain lifted but the Danube valley soon became an arena for conflict during the violent break-up of the former Yugoslavia.Now, passing as it does through some of the world s youngest nations, including Slovakia, Croatia, Serbia, Moldova and Ukraine, the river is a tangible symbol of a new, peaceful and united Europe as well as a vital artery for commercial and leisure shipping. Andrew Beattie explores the turbulent past and vibrant present of the landscape through which the Danube flows, where the enduring legacies of historical regimes from the Romans to the Nazis have all left their mark.HISTORICAL FIGURES: From the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius to Richard the Lionheart, and from Alexander the Great to Napoleon, the position of the Danube at the heart of Europe has led to centuries of war and conflict.LANDSCAPE AND CITIES: From the imperial grandeur of Budapest to the charm of medieval Passau, from grim river ports in Romania to the austere fortress cities of Belgrade and Bratislava, and from the plains of Hungary to the dramatic scenery of the Iron Gates gorge, the Danube flows through a remarkable variety of cities and landscapes.WRITERS AND ARTISTS: From the anonymous author of the Song of the Nibelungs to Patrick Leigh Fermor, and from Albrecht Altdorfer to Johann Strauss the Younger, the beautiful scenery of the Danube valley has provided inspiration for writers, artists and composers through the centuries.
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What is a cultural heritage?
Cultural heritage refers to the traditions, customs, beliefs, and artifacts that are passed down from generation to generation within a society. It encompasses the tangible and intangible aspects of a culture, including historical sites, monuments, art, music, language, and rituals. Cultural heritage plays a crucial role in shaping a community's identity and preserving its unique heritage for future generations. It is an important part of a society's history and contributes to its sense of belonging and continuity.
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What interests you the most about social, cultural, and economic history?
What interests me the most about social, cultural, and economic history is the interconnectedness of these three aspects of human society. I am fascinated by how social structures, cultural practices, and economic systems have evolved over time and influenced each other. Understanding the historical context of these interactions provides valuable insights into the development of human societies and the factors that have shaped our world today. Additionally, studying these histories helps to highlight the diversity of human experiences and the ways in which different groups have navigated and adapted to changing social, cultural, and economic landscapes.
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Is the Drachenschanze a German cultural heritage site?
Yes, the Drachenschanze is considered a German cultural heritage site. It is a historic site in the Harz Mountains that has been preserved and protected due to its cultural significance. The Drachenschanze is a medieval fortification that played a role in the region's history, making it an important part of Germany's cultural heritage. Its historical and architectural significance has led to its recognition as a cultural heritage site in Germany.
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Is Drachenlord and the Drachengame considered German cultural heritage?
Drachenlord and the Drachengame are not officially recognized as German cultural heritage. While they may have gained a following and become a notable part of internet culture in Germany, they do not hold the same status as traditional cultural elements such as literature, music, or art that are typically associated with being part of a country's cultural heritage. Additionally, the controversial nature of Drachenlord and the Drachengame may make it less likely to be officially recognized as cultural heritage.
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Europe : A Cultural History
Fully revised, updated and extended to include the momentous developments of 2020, this fourth edition of Peter Rietbergen's highly acclaimed Europe: A Cultural History is a major and original contribution to the study of Europe. The book examines the structures of culture in this part of Eurasia from the beginnings of human settlement on to the genesis of agricultural society, of greater polities, of urban systems, and the slow transitions that resulted in a (post-)industrial society and the individualistic mass culture of the present.Using both economic and socio-political analytical concepts, the volume outlines cultural continuity and change in Europe through the lenses of literature, the arts, science, technology and music, to show the continent’s ever-changing identities.In a highly readable style, it expertly contextualizes such diverse and wide-ranging topics as Celtic society, the Roman legal system, the oppositions between ‘elite’ and ‘popular’ culture in pre-industrial Europe, Michelangelo’s world-view, the interaction between the Enlightenment and Romanticism, the growth of a society of time and money, the appeal of fascism and other totalitarian ideologies, and the ways the songs of Sting express late twentieth-century thinking.Structured both chronologically and thematically, the text is distinctive in the attention consistently paid to the many ways Europe has been formed through its contacts with non-European cultures, especially those of Asia and the Americas. This edition concludes with an epilogue that discusses the ways Europe’s recent past – including the long-term efforts at further unification, and the various forms of opposition against it – has been both interpreted and misinterpreted; the importance of globalization; and the major challenges facing Europe in the present, amongst which are the consequences of the pandemic of 2020.With a wide selection of illustrations, maps, excerpts from primary sources and even lyrics from contemporary songs to support its arguments, the text remains the definitive cultural history of Europe for both the general reader and students of European history and culture.
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History and Cultural Theory
History and Cultural Theory provides an introduction to the relationship between contemporary cultural theory and the study of history.Reflecting the growing influence on history of theorists such as Pierre Bourdieu, Michel Foucault and Gayatri Spivak, it provides a clear and accessible guide to their thought and explains the implications of their ideas for historical studies.It offers specific examples of how historians apply the insights of cultural theory in their own work.Provides a guide to cutting-edge ideas in historical thought.
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Olympia : A Cultural History
A comprehensive and richly illustrated history of one of the most important athletic, religious, and political sites in the ancient Greek and Roman worldThe memory of ancient Olympia lives on in the form of the modern Olympic Games.But in the ancient era, Olympia was renowned for far more than its athletic contests.In Olympia, Judith Barringer provides a comprehensive and richly illustrated history of one of the most important sites in the ancient Greek and Roman world, where athletic competitions took place alongside—and were closely connected with—crucial religious and political activities. Barringer describes the development of the Altis, the most sacred area of Olympia, where monuments to athletes successful in the games joined those erected to the gods and battlefield victories.Rival city-states and rulers built monuments to establish eminence, tout alliances, and join this illustrious company in a rich intergenerational dialogue.The political importance of Olympia was matched by its place as the largest sanctuary dedicated to Zeus, king of the gods.Befitting Zeus’s role as god of warfare, the Olympian oracle was consulted to ensure good omens for war, and the athletic games embodied the fierce competition of battle.Other gods and heroes were worshipped at Olympia too, Hera, Artemis, and Herakles among them. Drawing on a comprehensive knowledge of the archaeological record, Barringer describes the full span of Olympia’s history, from the first monumental building around 600 BC to the site’s gradual eclipse in the late Christianized Roman empire.Extensively illustrated with maps and diagrams, Olympia brings the development of Olympia vividly to life for modern readers.
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Tennis : A Cultural History
This is the second edition of the highly acclaimed and bestselling comprehensive history of tennis which was the first truly scholarly history of any individual sport.Supported by a startling wealth of linguistic and documentary research, Gillmeister charts the global evolution of tennis from its origins in 12th century France where it emerged as a more peaceful variety of ribald football played in monasteries. By the 16th century, it had become the favourite pastime of the European aristocracy and had, in the wake of the Spanish conquistadors, even reached the Americas.The prestige of the game also led to its popularity among Renaissance poets and playwrights.After a gradual decline in the 18th and 19th centuries the medieval game revived in the 1870s in the form of lawn tennis.The new game dispensed with the expensive walled courts, discarded the complicated rules of the old game and was played in a natural setting.From England with its famous Wimbledon tournament it spread to the European continent and to the United States where the Davis Cup was born.Gillmeister debunks several firmly established myths about the history of the game and rare colour photographs and medieval and renaissance drawings generously adorn the text. A delight for the sports fan and the scholar alike, Tennis is the authoritative text on the sport.
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Is the Drachenlord and the Drachengame German cultural heritage?
The Drachenlord and the Drachengame are not considered German cultural heritage in the traditional sense. They are more of a modern internet phenomenon that has gained popularity in certain online communities. While they may have a following and be part of contemporary German internet culture, they do not hold the same historical or cultural significance as traditional German heritage sites or practices.
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Is history reported one-sidedly in history books?
History is often reported one-sidedly in history books, as they are typically written from the perspective of the dominant or victorious group. This can lead to the experiences and perspectives of marginalized or oppressed groups being overlooked or misrepresented. It is important for readers to critically analyze multiple sources and perspectives to gain a more comprehensive understanding of historical events. By seeking out diverse viewpoints and voices, a more balanced and nuanced understanding of history can be achieved.
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Should history classes teach more about African history?
Yes, history classes should teach more about African history. African history is rich and diverse, with a long and complex history that has often been overlooked or marginalized in traditional history curriculums. By including more African history in the curriculum, students can gain a more comprehensive understanding of the world and the interconnectedness of different cultures and societies. This can also help to challenge stereotypes and misconceptions about Africa and its people, and promote a more inclusive and accurate portrayal of global history.
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Is our perspective on history manipulated by history classes?
Yes, our perspective on history can be manipulated by history classes. History classes often focus on specific events, figures, and narratives that align with the dominant cultural and political perspectives of the time. This can lead to the omission or downplaying of certain perspectives, events, and voices, which can shape our understanding of history in a biased way. Additionally, the way history is taught and the materials used in history classes can also influence how we perceive and interpret historical events. It is important to critically analyze and seek out diverse sources of information to gain a more comprehensive understanding of history.
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