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Storytelling about Shipwrecks and Scuttled Ships from the 17–19th Century in the UNESCO World Heritage Site ‘Naval Port of Karlskrona’ in Sweden
Scuttled ships, long dismissed for their perceived lack of archaeological value due to the absence of artefacts, play a crucial role in understanding and strengthening the Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. A study focusing on the Naval Port of Karlskrona in Sweden demonstrates how storytelling about these shipwrecks can effectively engage interest and highlight their historical significance. By employing various narrative methods, researchers have shown that scuttled ships contribute significantly to discussions on cultural heritage preservation, usage, and development. This approach challenges traditional perceptions and underscores the importance of integrating such elements into broader heritage management strategies.
The Case of Fabian Philip, Karlskrona’s First Jewish Entrepreneur: A Swedish example of the Port Jews Phenomenon?
Karlskrona, Sweden's naval port, challenges historical perceptions by demonstrating successful Jewish integration contrary to past assumptions. This study reinterprets archival sources, including newly discovered ones, to argue that Karlskrona—alongside Gothenburg—served as a Swedish example of the 'Port Jews' phenomenon, where internationally oriented naval cities fostered Jewish entrepreneurship despite restrictive settlement laws. By adopting this concept, the research reveals that Karlskrona was not an unfriendly environment for Jews in early modern Sweden, as previously thought, but rather a hub for economic activity and cultural exchange within the Swedish Royal Navy's global network.
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