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Drawer of ammonoids from the Woodwardian collection, the founding collection of the Sedgwick Museum, dating to the late 17th and early 18th century

We ask the experts: why do we put things into museums?

26 Nov 2013

Our lives are bound up with objects. Museums are evidence of our deep preoccupation with the things that surround us, whether natural or the product...

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Open Cambridge 2013

27 Aug 2013

Open Cambridge (13-15 September) is a chance to explore Cambridge’s heritage through a series of interactive events. Many of these events are family...

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Sir Winston Churchill

Churchill Archives Centre celebrates 40th year with UNESCO award

09 Jul 2013

The Cambridge archives which hold the papers of Sir Winston Churchill and Lady Thatcher is celebrating the inclusion of its core collection on the UK...

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On a dig

University to help uncover grass roots history

22 Nov 2012

Heritage researchers collaborate with community groups to dig up the past and air Cambridge’s dirty laundry as part of Lottery-funded project.

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Exhibits at Cambridge’ Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. The museum’s recent refurbishment will be the subject of one of the Cambridge Heritage Research Group’s public discussions this term.

Public discussions tackle challenge of keeping the past alive

02 Nov 2012

China’s heritage industry and the politics of the past are just some topics up for discussion in a series of public heritage seminars this term.

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Christos Tsirogiannis

The dark side of the art world

20 Mar 2012

Looting of antiquities from archaeological sites is a serious crime. A fully-booked talk at Cambridge Science Festival on Thursday will unearth some...

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Leper Chapel

Old meets new at 800-year old Leper Chapel

07 Mar 2012

There are 21st century ideas in prospect for the 800 year old Leper Chapel in East Cambridge following a unique collaboration between Cambridge Past...

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Pompeii.

“Classics Question Time” to reveal enduring lessons from the ancient world

08 Jul 2011

Latin-lovers, Greek fanatics and anyone with a passing interest in the ancient world will have a unique opportunity to put their questions to the...

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endangered culture

An endangered culture, on top of the world

12 Aug 2010

A project to document the unique language and culture of a remote Inuit community which is threatened by the effects of climate change is being...

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THE V&A : London - South Kensington - ENGLAND : United Kingdom : WORLD : SENSE : ART : VIEWpoints

Report assesses arts and humanities research

10 Jun 2010

Research in the arts and humanities deserves wider recognition for the broad range of palpable contributions it is making to the life of the nation...

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Case de Juntas, Gernika

Cultural heritage after conflict

01 May 2010

A collaborative study led by Cambridge is examining the impact on society of the destruction and reconstruction of cultural heritage.

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Pyramids of Giza and the Sphynx

Culture under threat

11 Dec 2008

The idea of culture is becoming synonymous with conflict and polarisation - and in the process putting some of the world's most precious heritage...

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