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Memories from the communist times in Albania

June 27, 2017October 26, 2017

One of the darkest periods for Albania is the Communist era. In this epoch, because people weren?t allow to voice their opinions, do something that …

Capturing Culture, Conservation, Europe, Heritage

Artefact Restoration: The Recreation of an Apollonian Shield

May 26, 2017May 13, 2017

An artefact is literally a fragment of the ancient world. To piece our distant past together, we must conserve and restore these objects to our …

Europe, Food Heritage, Intangible Heritage

Albanian Food Experiments: The Papare

May 8, 2017April 30, 2017

The Albanians have a very carb-heavy diet. Bread seems to be an integral part of their food, and the Papare stands testament to this. Albanian …

#makeheritagefun, Capturing Culture, Europe, Food Heritage, Uncategorized

Albanian Traditional Cuisine: A Picnic at the Artificial Lake, Tirana

April 19, 2017April 17, 2017

Albania is known for its food that comes from various cities within the country. By having a little picnic with my friends, I decided to …

#makeheritagefun, Arts and Crafts, Capturing Culture, Heritage, Uncategorized

Qeleshe: Albania’s Local Felt Hat

February 17, 2017September 24, 2017

The qeleshe is a local hat that is crafted in Kruja, Albania. Today, a few select artisans who can craft these accessories remain. Not …

Built Heritage, Discover, Photo Stories

Photowalk: The Evolution of Tirana

February 5, 2017February 7, 2017

Tirana has been the capital of Albania since 1924. The traces of earlier establishments related to the city are associated with a trove of archaeological …