M Giulia Scalas, Author at Make Heritage Fun!

#makeheritagefun, Built Heritage, Conservation, Europe, Photo Stories, Public Spaces, Restoration

#Makeheritagefun: A Visit to Tuvixeddu

May 19, 2017May 16, 2017

Tuvixeddu stands in a state of neglect today. A simple survey of the area brings to light what can be done to repair the immense …

#makeheritagefun, Africa, Food Heritage, Intangible Heritage

Koshari: Food and the Italy-Egypt Connect

May 14, 2017September 21, 2017

Dishes like the Koshari stand testament to the large degree of cultural exchange between Italy and Egypt. Food and Cultural Exchange: The intercultural exchange that …

#makeheritagefun, Built Heritage, Europe, Nature, Stories, Traditions, Urban

Tuvixeddu: A dead Necropolis

April 10, 2017May 16, 2017

Tuvixeddu stands neglected and untouched today. The necropolis is in a condition that requires serious intervention that can only be instilled through awareness among locals. …

Blog, Capturing Culture, Community, Features, Food Heritage, Traditions

Tuna fishing: An act of ritual significance in Sardinia

February 23, 2017September 24, 2017

Fishing has been popular in Sardinia as a local industry since the 18th century. In fact, tuna is synonymous with Sardinia’s cultural milieu. The Fishy …

Arts and Crafts, Community, Conservation, Discover, Heritage, Photo Stories

Fishing nets: A Craftsmanship At Risk

November 29, 2016April 11, 2017

It is no mystery that in today’s consumerist society, the act of repairing is becoming a forgotten activity: if something breaks, we replace it. My …

#makeheritagefun, Built Heritage, Features, Heritage, Photo Stories

Sanctuary of Bonaria: Discovering heritage in Cagliari

July 5, 2016September 24, 2017

Discovering heritage in Cagliari during make heritage fun event led me to visit the Sanctuary of Bonaria, a little chapel now and ancient church in …