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cultural resource documentation

Garten Ordnung, 1597, Johannes Peschel

Garten Ordnung, 1597, Johannes Peschel

darinnen ordentliche Warhaftige Beschreibung, wie man aus rechtem grund der Geometria einen nützlichen und zierlichen Garten … anrichten sol, etc.

Center for Heritage & Society May 21, 2020 Europe, Germany, Research, Resources Read more

Online Resources for Historic Maps

Online Resources for Historic Maps
Center for Heritage & Society April 3, 2020 Research, Resources, Worldwide Read more

Methodologies – LiDAR Imaging

Methodologies – LiDAR Imaging

LiDAR (or LIDAR) – light detection and ranging – is a method to generate very precise topographical measurements about a particular piece of land.  Achieving up to 2″ (5.08 cm) differences in topography, LiDAR is an exceptionally useful tool for

Center for Heritage & Society March 18, 2020 Italy, Research, USA Read more

Medieval map shows changing concept of people, cultures and “races”

Medieval map shows changing concept of people, cultures and “races”

A recent BBC video explores the significance of the Mappa Mundi at Hereford Cathedral, United Kingdom … The Mappa Mundi at Hereford was created about 1300CE – 700 years ago – as a reflection of the Europeans understanding of the

Center for Heritage & Society January 20, 2020 Research, Resources, Worldwide Read more

Heritage Trees: International Legislation, Research and Registries

Heritage Trees: International Legislation, Research and Registries

This research presents two aspects of the the state of recognition and protection for heritage trees worldwide: examples of regulatory efforts in specific countries, and the state of the research on heritage trees, their identification, protection and management. Heritage trees

Center for Heritage & Society March 23, 2019 Australia, Poland, Research, USA, Worldwide Read more

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