25.06.2025 / News The Făgăraș Research Institute is pleased to announce the publication of the study “The Impact of the Ambulance for Monuments Program on the Activation of Local Communities in Romania”, an in-depth research project that explores how the Monumentum Association initiative not only protects endangered historical buildings, but...
24.06.2025 / Publications Authors: Ștefan Cibian, Oana Lup, Edi Beserman, Ianis Rușitoru, Claudia Șerbănuță, Laura Vișan, Ruxandra Mocanu, Maria Năstase, Daniela Langusi, Ioana Onea This publication presents an in-depth analysis of how the Ambulance for Monuments project – a Monumentum Association initiative – activates local communities by securing endangered...
05.11.2024 / News How do we learn from the past to better understand the present? The “Țara Bunicilor” (Grandparents’ Land) workshop gave children and young people the opportunity to explore recent history through interactive experiences and role-playing games. Starting with the rigged elections of 1946 and continuing with experiments on...
15.10.2024 / News End of project: Share Location – The Făgăraș Resistance reached six counties this year. The documentary-theater show brought the powerful stories of women in the anti-communist resistance to the public, transforming each performance into a community dialogue about memory, suffering and collective healing. Between June and August...
28.10.2024 / News On October 20th 2024, the “Messages from the Future” exhibition, the last event in the Share Location: Făgăraș Resistance project, was opened in the Dungeon Tower of the Țara Făgărașului Museum. The exhibition brought to the forefront the works made by children and young people who participated...
15.06.2024 / News On Heroes’ Day (June 13), during a special event organized at the Valer Literat Museum in Țara Făgărașului, the documentary-theatre performance “Share Location: the Făgăraș Resistance” premiered. The production, dedicated to women who fought against the communist regime, offered the audience a powerful artistic and emotional experience....
10.03.2025 / News Făgăraș Research Institute (FRI) wraps up the Media Lab 4 Sustainable Democracy project, an initiative that started from the desire to support democratic education in the communities around Țara Făgărașului. In the last 12 months, the project provided over 120 participants from eight communities in Țara Făgărașului...
13.02.2025 / Perspectives Author: David Sofonea Abundance The mural in Hitteen, Riyadh, conveys a dynamic between creativity and cheerfulness, combining elements of sports, music, and urban art, which can create a sense of identity. The representation symbolizes movement and an active lifestyle, which are essential for mental well-being. In my...
In this course, you will learn about the history and misconceptions surrounding bagpipes, an instrument that is often associated with Scotland and Scottish culture today. This course will introduce participants to the fascinating world of bagpipes, uncovering their common diversity and challenging misconceptions surrounding these instruments. The course will provide...
Saint Peter’s Basilica stands as one of the most prominent symbols of Christianity. This course offers a comprehensive exploration of the significance, splendor, and enduring legacy of Saint Peter’s Basilica, situated at the heart of Vatican City. Participants will learn about the rich Christian heritage and the architectural innovation brought...