Arctic World Archive
Fragile by Nature
Like some of the readers of this article, I work in cultural preservation. So... most of my days are spent thinking about what should last and how it actually survives over time.
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Largest deposit on Svalbard
On 28 February 2026, the Arctic World Archive (AWA) carried out its latest global deposit deep inside the Arctic vault located in Svalbard.
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Art
Best ways to protect digital art
Digital art is increasingly recognized as a vital part of contemporary cultural heritage, spanning digital illustrations, photography, and time-based media such as video artworks and multimedia creations.
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Archiving solutions
Cultural memory, should we remember — or forget?
Should societies remember everything? An exploration of cultural memory, memorials, forgetting, and the responsibility of preserving meaning over time.
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Archiving solutions
Business legacy as a strategic corporate asset
Business legacy strengthens trust, culture, and continuity when preserved for centuries with the right archival strategy.
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Archiving solutions
What is UNESCO “Memory of the World”?
UNESCO Memory of the World protects documentary heritage of global importance. Discover how the Memory of the World works.
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Arctic World Archive
How climate change threatens monument preservation
Monument preservation has always been a race against time. For centuries, historical monuments have faced threats such as wars, urbanization, pollution, and neglect.
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