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Digital tools are bringing Europe’s musical history to life – and could even improve your playlist

Europe’s musical heritage can teach us about our past, and reveal how culturally interconnected the continent has always been. But much of this music is in danger of being forgotten. By collecting diverse resources and making them accessible to all, the EU-funded Polifonia project allows researchers, musicians and citizens to share in Europe’s rich musical traditions.

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Redefining honour as a universal concept

What does it mean to seek recognition, respect or esteem? For millennia, the concept of honour has defined human relationships, influencing how societies and individuals interact. The EU-funded project HCG aimed to uncover the complexities of honour in ancient Greece and examine its continued relevance today.

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How can short-term neighbourhood projects achieve a lasting impact on urban revitalisation?

The EU-funded T‑Factor project explored how culture and creativity can drive urban regeneration through temporary, community-driven interventions. By turning underused areas into vibrant hubs, T‑Factor addressed local needs and aspirations, fostering community ownership and neighbourhood involvement, and benefiting locals who use the spaces most.

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Rediscovering the scent of history

Smell, a potent yet often overlooked element of human experience, has profoundly shaped society. From religious rituals to everyday life, historical scents tell intricate stories. But with little ability to record them, these olfactory narratives have been lost over the last few centuries. The EU-funded project ODEUROPA explored the significance of scent in Europe’s cultural heritage.

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AI trained on Classics helps historians fill in the blanks

Ancient inscriptions can teach us a lot about past civilisations. The problem is that these inscriptions are often illegible, or their place of origin is unknown. To help, the EU-funded PythiaPlus project developed an AI-based tool that historians can use to restore missing text, and establish an inscription’s original date and place of writing.

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How the camera lens gives people a glimpse of a better future

The sociopolitical role that everyday photography plays is significant but under-investigated. The PHOTODEMOS project conducted ethnographic research across nine countries to investigate similarities and differences in how ordinary people use cameras. Its findings identify how images both inspire and empower citizens to reimagine their circumstances and explore alternative futures.

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Immigrants and prisoners bringing new voices to European opera

The EU-funded TRACTION project has turned to co-creation and technology to make opera more inclusive, engaging a variety of communities from low-income neighbourhoods to prisons. The results are dynamic new operas that represent a more inclusive Europe.

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Upgrading digital copyright law to empower Europe’s creative industries

Art in the age of digital reproduction is under threat from inadequate contracts, piracy, generative AI and limits on access. In the EU-funded reCreating Europe project, researchers, libraries, copyright experts and other stakeholders sought ways to secure culturally diverse production of art, as well as inclusive access for consumers. The results can help Europe maintain its position as a cultural and economic powerhouse in the creative industries.

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Fostering social inclusion through shared stories and technology

Migrants and fragile communities often feel ostracised from the societies in which they live. The EU-funded MEMEX project helped communities at risk of sociocultural exclusion tell their stories through augmented reality. Similar projects could help social integration across Europe.

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Digitising crafts to preserve cultural heritage

Many heritage crafts are at risk of being lost to time as they are practised less. To preserve them, the EU-funded Mingei project digitised their creative processes and the final products. As well as safeguarding European culture, the project could boost local tourism.

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