On the Fraught Internationalism of Intellectuals

2020 ◽  
pp. 167-190
Author(s):  
Johannes Feichtinger
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
International Committee ◽  
League Of Nations ◽  
International Governance ◽  
The Future ◽  
History Of ◽  
Relational History

This chapter investigates the idea and practice of intellectual cooperation as a tool of international governance: an innovation of the League’s International Committee on Intellectual Cooperation (ICIC). It shows how Austria’s involvement decisively shaped both the ICIC’s agenda and the future European intellectual order. From the mid-1920s onwards, cooperation included the newly emerging area of cultural heritage and its institutions, such as libraries, archives, and museums, all of which had a rich imperial tradition in Vienna. The chapter also elaborates how interwar intellectual cooperation subsequently informed the strategy that UNESCO, ICIC’s successor organization, would adopt after 1945. This chapter provides a relational history of the development of international intellectual cooperation between Austria and the League of Nations, and aims to illuminate the opportunities, expectations, and realities of international intellectual cooperation from a regional, actor- and institution-oriented perspective. It reconstructs the ‘international’ of intellectual cooperation in the making.

Arab Nationalism and National Socialist Germany, 1933–1939: Ideologic and Strategic Incompatibility

1980 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 351-372 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francis Nicosia
Keyword(s):  
Middle East ◽  
League Of Nations ◽  
Recent History ◽  
National Socialist ◽  
Arab Nationalism ◽  
The Past ◽  
Winston Churchill ◽  
The Future ◽  
History Of

When Winston Churchill visited Palestine in March, 1921, the debate over the future of Palestine and the recriminations over the broken promises of the past were at a fever pitch. It had become clear that British control over Palestine would be formalized by a League of Nations Mandate which would then irnplement the provisions of the Balfour Declaration. In Haifa, a delegation of Muslim and Christian Arabs met with Churchill to express their views on the intensifying conflict in Palestine. Churchill was given a prophetic warning, the accuracy of which has been of profound significance in the recent history of the Middle East:Today the Arabs belief in England is not what it was.… If England does not take up the cause of the Arabs, other powers will. From India, Mesopotamia, the Hedjaz andPalestine the cry goes up to England now. If she does not listen, then perhaps Russia will take up their call some day, or perhaps even Germany.

scholarly journals History of Phases in Textbook Revisions at the 1928 Oslo Conference from the Hungarian Perspective

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gábor Albert
Keyword(s):  
World War I ◽  
International Committee ◽  
History Textbooks ◽  
League Of Nations ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Historical Science ◽  
World War ◽  
History Of ◽  
Conference Delegate

This study is focused on phases of the textbook revision movement and textbook debates from the Oslo Conference organized by the International Committee of Historians in 1928. It is based on interviews by the contemporary Norwegian newspaper “Aftenposten” and on reports to the Hungarian Ministry of Education written by the Hungarian conference delegate, Sandor Domanovszky, one of the greatest Hungarian historians and authors of textbooks. Further, the author examines Kuno Klebelsberg’s (leader of the Hungarian Ministry of Education between 1922 and 1931) attitudes to the textbook issue. After World War I the Hungarian textbook revision movement was examined in depth by the institutions of the League of Nations, and at events of the International Committee of Historical Science (Comité International des Sciences Historiques – CISH). The textbook revision movement aimed to filter out tendentious and distorted prejudices towards other nations in history textbooks.

Identifying Challenges and Barriers in Collecting, Documenting and Digitizing Palm Leaf Manuscripts in Eastern Sri Lanka

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 13-19
Author(s):  
Gayathiri Navirathan ◽  
Oshanithi Sivarasa
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
The World ◽  
The Future ◽  
History Of ◽  
Successive Generations ◽  
Crucial Part ◽  
Rich History ◽  
Palm Leaf

The palm leaf manuscripts are the sources of the cultural heritage of our ancestors. It is a very crucial part of the librarians or archivists or curators to conserve and preserve them from passing the information and knowledge to successive generations. Palm leaf manuscripts indicate previous documentary heritage and conservation, preservation and made them available shortly is a challenging and demanding task at present. Sri Lanka has a rich history of documentary heritage comprised of valuable palm-leaf collections. In eastern Sri Lanka, the palm leaf manuscripts are spread everywhere as personal holdings.There are many countries all over the world that put much effort into preserving them for the future. One of the potent methods of preserving those endangered documents like manuscripts is digitization. At this point, there is an urgent need to find the suitability of preserving those palm leaf manuscripts in the facets of digitization techniques.As the palm leaf manuscripts are shown as endangered through ages while tackling them to collecting and documenting them, several challenges were faced. Therefore identifying the solutions to overcome those challenges and barriers is important to further the documentation and digitization process of palm leaf manuscripts. The study aims to find the challenges and barriers in collecting, documenting and digitizing those palm leaf collections in eastern Sri Lanka.

Heritage Mission of Vilnius Temporary Archaeological Commission

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 171-189
Author(s):  
Nastazija Keršytė
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
19Th Century ◽  
Historical Documents ◽  
Public Attention ◽  
The Past ◽  
Imperial Russia ◽  
The Future ◽  
History Of

The heritage mission of Vilnius Temporary Archaeological Commission (1855–1865) is twofold. It strived to implement the Lithuanian cultural heritage continuum idea of “the past for the future” while performing a didactic task: to collect and publish historical documents and through the use of “Lithuanian antiquities” to organize the historical exposition of Vilnius Museum of Antiquities, creating conditions to recognize an objective history of Lithuania, in particular the period of Polish-Lithuanian union. Relying on 19th century positivistic attitudes this Commission sought for a position of an objective history observer, praising facts and proclaiming that the task of a historian is to show how it really was.Vilnius Temporary Archaeological Commission formed its position as the center for cultural heritage guardianship in the Northwester Krai of Imperial Russia. It regulated archeological excavations, performed scientific consulting and expertise functions, carried out archaeographical and museographical work. However it failed to organize systematic heritage accounting and protection of immovable heritage and sites of worth. Vilnius Temporary Archaeological Commission tried to draw public attention to a subdued nation’s need of an objective look at its land’s past and peculiarities, through the witnesses of its past – historical documents and musealias.

The Research on Dragon Kiln Ecotourism in Wanyao Village, Lincang City Based on Cultural Preservation

2014 ◽  
Vol 1065-1069 ◽  
pp. 2779-2784
Author(s):  
Yan Ling Peng ◽  
Wen Ye
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Cultural Preservation ◽  
Intangible Cultural Heritage ◽  
Dual Mode ◽  
The Future ◽  
History Of ◽  
Ecological Tourism

Ceramic culture takes a very important part in the history of Chinese civilization as China is the home of ceramic. Dragon kiln, which has been put into use for more than 3000 years in China, has become to be a significant intangible cultural heritage. Unfortunately most of them are only remaining sites or completely annihilated now. Nevertheless, on the basis of dragon kiln, Wanyao earthenware culture village has existed and developed for 276 years since 1738. And in the future the villagers will adhere to the dual mode of ecological tourism and cultural protection to further prosper earthenware culture.

scholarly journals CIPA - Heritage Documentation: 50 Years: Looking Backwards

2019 ◽  
Vol XLII-2/W14 ◽  
pp. 1-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Stylianidis
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Committee Member ◽  
Early Years ◽  
Scientific Committee ◽  
Look Ahead ◽  
50Th Birthday ◽  
The Future ◽  
History Of ◽  
English Heritage

<p><strong>Abstract.</strong> The ICOMOS-ISPRS Scientific Committee, CIPA-Heritage Documentation is proud to present this publication in the occasion of its 50th birthday.</p><p>Our intention with this publication is to look backwards at the achievements of CIPA while at the same time to look ahead the future of cultural heritage documentation.</p><p>The publication begins with the introductory messages from the Presidents of CIPA, ISPRS and ICOMOS respectively. The first contribution concerns the future of cultural heritage documentation, with respect to the editor’s perspective. Andreas Georgopoulos, current CIPA President (2015–2019) discusses the CIPA slides on architectural photogrammetry and the application of contemporary technologies from its early years. Peter Waldhäusl, past and honorary President of CIPA, writes on the foundation and fundamentals of CIPA in memory of Maurice Carbonnell (1923–2015) and Hans Foramitti (1923–1982), the so-called “fathers of CIPA”. Ross Dallas, an honorary committee member of CIPA, is looking backwards to the late 80s to share some personal thoughts. Bill Blake also is looking towards the history of CIPA and the English Heritage Metric Survey Publication Programme 2000–2009. The publication concludes with the contribution of Fulvio Rinaudo, concerning two CIPA initiatives, the "O. Wagner Pavillon Test" and the "RecorDIM Initiative".</p>

A brief history of the International Review of the Red Cross

2018 ◽  
Vol 100 (907-909) ◽  
pp. 23-36
Keyword(s):  
International Committee ◽  
Red Cross ◽  
International Humanitarian Law ◽  
International Review ◽  
Humanitarian Law ◽  
The Past ◽  
Look Back ◽  
The Future ◽  
History Of ◽  
Precious Resource

The International Review of the Red Cross has gone through many evolutions since it was first published in October 1869. All told, it has had sixteen editors-in-chief from diverse professional backgrounds, as well as many managing editors, thematic editors, editorial assistants and others, all working to support the production, promotion and distribution of the journal. It is now the oldest publication devoted to international humanitarian law (IHL), policy and action. Its collection represents a precious resource on the history of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (the Movement), and on the development of humanitarian law and action at large. The Review continues to contribute significantly to these fields, so it is worthwhile to look back at the journal's role in the past to see how it has evolved and reflect on where it is now, and where it may go in the future.

scholarly journals Egypt's cultural heritage in conflict situations: examination of past and present impact

2019 ◽  
pp. 521-550
Author(s):  
Nevine Nizar Zakaria
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Cultural Identity ◽  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Cultural Memory ◽  
Conflict Situations ◽  
The Future ◽  
History Of ◽  
Heritage Protection ◽  
Illegal Activities

In recent decades, the remarkable cultural heritage of Egypt has been threatened by loss or damage due to many conflict situations. These have led to looting, smuggling, vandalism, encroachment, illegal activities, and many more threats which put the fate of Egypt’s heritage in jeopardy of disappearance and demolition. The loss of Egyptian heritage is not only a loss of history, but of cultural identity, memory and existence. These types of threats are by no means a recent phenomenon, but have been going on for centuries. This paper presents a research into the history of Egyptian heritage in times of conflict especially in the 19th and 20th centuries. Furthermore, it also examines the severe crisis that endangered Egyptian heritage in the 21st century, notably the aftermath of the 2011 Revolution and the subsequent, widespread pillaging of archeological sites and museums. These recent conflicts highlighted concerns about the future of Egyptian antiquities and their protection, and raised serious concerns about how to protect Egyptian patrimony and preserve the collective cultural memory of Egypt. A comprehensive, comparative analysis of Egyptian and international legislation pertraining to cultural heritage protection has been conducted in order to examine its efficiency in protecting Egypt’s cultural heritage.

scholarly journals Active tourism vs. ‘Krajoznawstwo’: considerations about Polish history and geography in the context of sightseeing the area around the Lake Malta in Poznan

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 108-119
Author(s):  
Mateusz Rozmiarek ◽  
Joanna Poczta
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
World Economy ◽  
Olympic Games ◽  
Mass Range ◽  
The World ◽  
The Future ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Olympic Games

Among the fastest growing branches of the world economy, tourism is considered to be one of the main ones. It provides an opportunity to travel and explore the surrounding reality, including the diverse landscape. One of the most popular forms of tourism is still active tourism, which has a mass range and thus offers a more accessible educational offer in the field of natural and cultural heritage, history or geography. In Poland this is referred as ‘Krajoznawstwo’. The concept has not yet found an equivalent name in English, but it is very much related to tourism. In the Polish capital of Greater Poland region – Poznan, the area around Lake Malta is one of the areas where one can see many objects of interest for people who collect information about the area in the context of gathering knowledge about the country and the region. Not only a geographer or a biologist, but also all those who are comprehensively interested in the natural and cultural heritage, and in the future even in the history of the local participants in the Olympic Games, will find some information there. The main goal of the study is to is to show that “krajoznawstwo” has many features in common with active tourism and can thus be translated into English, where there is no clear equivalent word. The second goal is to present the area of the Malta Lake in Poznań as a case study, a place for the realization of sightseeing interests and active tourism.

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