Memoria [EN] No. 1 / October 2017 | Page 3

EDITORIAL

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The memory of the Shoah, concentration camps, extermination camps and other aspects of the human tragedy of World War II is being created around the world in many places and by many people. Our new monthly magazine, "Memoria", is designed as a place where we can write and talk about our collective efforts and mission to preserve this memory.

We understand memory in a broader concept. We build it through scientific research, educational seminars or stories about particular individuals and objects belonging to them. We create memory through exhibitions, workshops, online lessons, and expert debates. We preserve memory by conducting tours on the premises of historic sites, as well as conducting classes in lecture halls all over the world. Finally, memory is preserved in a tangible manner by conservators, who strive to preserve the physical tracks of history for the future.

We want to write about all these in the monthly magazine “Memoria”. We want to inform you about the most important events, present important projects or new exhibitions; we want to invite you to conferences and seminars, and also summarise those that have taken place. "Memoria" will contain results of historical research, interesting examples of good practices from the world of memorial sites, as well as articles on problematic issues, which - as we hope - will become the nucleus of our common discussion and reflection.

“Memoria” will be published once a month - in parallel in English and Polish, exclusively in electronic form. On the one hand, it will enable immediate access to the content of writings in every part of the world, and on the other hand, it will allow the use of multimedia and interactive content.

I encourage you to read the first issue, and also invite and encourage you to co-operate with us. If you or your institution are planning any events or activities that you wish to share with the world, please inform us.

Our email is [email protected].

Paweł Sawicki, Editor-in-Chief