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Spain’s Move to Decolonize Its Museums Must Continue

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In Asia and Oceania, Spanish rule for over 300 years introduced Catholicism and centralized governance in places like present-day Guam , the Philippines, and Taiwan, deeply altering the identity and languages of these regions. Without a clear understanding of what lies within their vaults, museums cannot fulfill this duty.

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Reflections on the “Historicity” of Child Death at Ireland’s Former Mother and Baby Homes

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They prioritized the singularity of a childs life and social relationships without losing sight of broader social-historical conditions by refusing to treat history as something entirely pastor, indeed, to see these events as falling under the remit of historical and archaeological sciences. Two examples will suffice.

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Seeking Ever-Elusive Treasures: Reflections on Collective Memory and Spectrality of the Past

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Treasure hunting often defaces or even destroys archaeological and environmental heritage. This potential harm to tangible heritage raises the ire of conservationists across government agencies, museums, universities, and other non-profit organizations.

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As Humanities Fight for Support, New Journal Aims to Celebrate Their Role in Public Life

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That includes, the editors note, anthropology, archaeology, classics, cultural studies, disability studies, ethnic studies, gender studies, history, law, linguistics, literary studies, performing arts, religious studies, philosophy, postcolonial studies, queer studies, psychology, sociology, visual arts, and women's studies.