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The study of two impressive simulacra at Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Almada, ...

Simulacra, or full-body reliquaries of corpi santi, have largely been overlooked in the discourse of the past century by the Church, the general public, and scholars. This work investigates two noteworthy cases among simulacra—two young individuals, St. Primogenita and St. Theodore—from Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Almada in Portugal. Based on a historical and analytical approach, the study examines the simula...

Exploring a forgotten heritage: the case study of Saint Vincent Martyr's simula...

The simulacrum of Saint Vincent Martyr, one of four corpi santi at the Major Seminary of Coimbra, Portugal, features Roman-origin bones mounted in metallic frameworks and covered with intricate Baroque garments. Enshrined within the urn-altar in Saint Michael's Chapel, its remains were exhumed from the Catacomb of Priscila and brought to Portugal in 1760 by Bishop Count D. Miguel da Anunciação. This study emplo...

Unraveling the microbiome–environmental change nexus to contribute to a more su...

This review aims to explore the literature to assess the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in environmental monitoring for predicting microbiome dynamics. Recognizing the significance of comprehending microorganism diversity, composition, and ecologically sustainable impact, the review emphasizes the importance of studying how microbiomes respond to environmental changes to better grasp ecosystem dynami...

From conservation to archaeological sites a survey of the conservator-restorer ...

The fascination with the past remains began already many centuries ago, and became an intrinsic characteristic of Western peoples, and it was under this framework that Archaeology arose as a science, based on the need for the study and preservation of the traces found. Portugal was no exception, and along with the consolidation and evolution of Archaeology as a scienti c and professional area, concerns associat...

Conservation and fruition of the Côa Valley Rock Art, stakeholders and communit...

Industrial landscape: a resilient palimpsest of memory : the case of Lordelo do...

This article discusses the concept of industrial landscape and its geographical and heritage implications, that is, the integration of different and distinctive elements which, combined, are part of the industrialization process of production and cultural transformation. The approach to this concept is an interpretative exercise that covers different contributions of knowledge and aggregates several scientific ...

Development of cement industry, technology, and artistic applications: a histor...

The development of the cement industry and technology was a significant driver of progress in construction and artistic applications. Between the late 19th and 20th centuries, cement-based mortars and concrete were widely used in both utilitarian and artistic heritage, serving as structural materials and decorative ornaments. This paper presents a historical overview of the Portuguese cement industry within an ...

Mass tourism, cultural heritage, and traditional values within citizen lifestyl...

Porto has a rich urban mesh and unique cultural identity, whose preservation has been the basis of its historic centre classification as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO (1996). The increase in demand of Porto as a tourism destination since 2015 was simultaneously favoured by the opening of Porto’s airport new terminal that greatly powered low-cost companies and the licensing for the rehabilitation of houses for...

The study of two impressive simulacra at Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Almada, ...

Simulacra, or full-body reliquaries of corpi santi, have largely been overlooked in the discourse of the past century by the Church, the general public, and scholars. This work investigates two noteworthy cases among simulacra—two young individuals, St. Primogenita and St. Theodore—from Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Almada in Portugal. Based on a historical and analytical approach, the study examines the simula...

Exploring a forgotten heritage: the case study of Saint Vincent Martyr’s simula...

The simulacrum of Saint Vincent Martyr, one of four corpi santi at the Major Seminary of Coimbra, Portugal, features Roman-origin bonesmounted in metallic frameworks and covered with intricate Baroque garments. Enshrined within the urn-altar in Saint Michael’s Chapel, its remains were exhumed from the Catacomb of Priscila and brought to Portugal in 1760 by Bishop Count D. Miguel da Anunciação. This study employ...