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  • How Memphis Outsmarted Tennessee to Remove Its Confederate Monuments

    December 28, 2017 |

    Slate |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Memphis, Tennessee

    While there is support among the Memphis government to remove statues of Jefferson Davis and Nathan Bedford Forrest, the Tennessee state government has passed legislation which stymied local efforts. In response, the Memphis government passed a law to sell public parks to a private organization and legislators established an organization to purchase the parks where the statues were located. Through this legal means, the statues were removed and this action was outside the state’s jurisdiction.

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  • 7,500 Strangers Just Bought A Crumbling French Chateau Together

    December 05, 2017 |

    NPR |

    Multi-Media |

    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: France, Les Trois-Moutiers

    Dartagnans is a French crowdfunding platform that aims to use crowdfunding as a way to protect the “cultural heritage” of France. Most recently, a fundraiser for a historic castle succeeded in raising 500,000 euros, which will go toward restoring the heritage site that dates back to the 13th century. Though it’s not the most traditional way to restore old buildings, the platform has had several successes in this realm.

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  • VR at the Tate Modern's Modigliani exhibition is no gimmick

    November 28, 2017 |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: England, London

    Tate Modern’s 2017 exhibition on painter Amedeo Modigliani included a virtual reality recreation of Modigliani’s final studio in Paris. Seated on wooden chairs with VR headsets on, visitors can explore the studio and hear firsthand accounts of the space from Modigliani’s friends.

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  • Viking Therapy?

    October 10, 2017 |

    BBC |

    Radio |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: Poland, Wolin

    An annual festival in Poland brings together men with a passion for recreating Viking culture and participate in competitive battles. By allowing for extreme physical expression—within the limits of safety laws and an honor system—these recreations have been psychologically beneficial both for victims and perpetrators of violence. The festival participants form strong relationship among each other creating a sense of belonging and responsibility to a group.

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  • The Viking club where men fight their demons

    October 10, 2017 |

    BBC |

    Broadcast TV News |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: Poland, Wolin

    As the family unit in Western society is increasingly fractured, many suffering from stress, anger, and trauma often must find to alternative ways to build community and find belonging. One unique example is the Viking Festival in Wolin, Poland. More than just an event, the coordinated battles and revival of craftsmanship have allowed many to channel aggression and frustration in a constructive manner, and even helped some to rebuild their lives.

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  • This Startup Is Transforming Alzheimer's Care One Story At A Time

    September 15, 2017 |

    Forbes |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

    When nursing home staff know about the person they are caring for--their history, family, and favorite things--the ability to care for and connect with that person improves. A new app has created a way to capture a person with Alzheimer's history and communicate that information to their professional caregivers.

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  • Mexican-American Preservationists Are Saving San Antonio's Urban Fabric

    September 04, 2017 |

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    Response Location: United States, San Antonio, Texas

    As San Antonio develops, local groups like the WPA work to preserve cultural heritage along with buildings. Community organization, financing, and legislation are all tools the groups are using to maintain historic communities.

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  • Urban Planner Turned Poet Maps Seattle's Story

    July 05, 2017 |

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    Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

    Through poetry, Seattle's Civic Poet collected the stories, observations, and creativity of past and present residents. These poems were entered into a Poetic Grid, an online interface that connected the writing on a map to the specific location being addressed.

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  • How high-tech replicas can help save our cultural heritage

    April 28, 2017 |

    PBS NewsHour |

    Broadcast TV News |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: Spain, Madrid

    Factum Arte creates replicas of art and artifacts through cutting edge technology and careful detail. These replicas are used to create access, preserve fragile originals, and replace objects that have been destroyed.

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  • Spaces and moments of leisure

    March 26, 2017 |

    The News on Sunday |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Pakistan, Karachi

    Collecting movies shot on cellphones, the Mera Karachi Mobile Cinema captures every day life in Karachi as seen through its residents. The films are projected in non-traditional spaces for Karachi residents as well as through the use of a rickshaw-powered projector.

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