Archival Degradation Studies
Research into mitigating acid hydrolysis and chromogenic decay to ensure the long-term stability of organic pigments and media.
Latest in Archival Degradation Studies
A look at how metal, stone, and old inventions help us understand the science of saving our own physical images. We explore why material history is more than just looks.
This week, we explore how different fields find history in physical marks, from sediment layers to microscopic insect fragments, and why it matters for image preservation.
History isn't just about what people say; it is about the physical things they leave behind. This week, we look at how pollen, architecture, and old records help us tell the real story.
A look at how the physical world holds onto history, from old photo plates to the very paper we use to print our memories.
This week's digest focuses on the physical side of history, from the chemistry of old ink to the way we save images from the brink of disappearing.
This week, we look at how experts read the physical marks left on metal, paper, and stone to understand history.
A look at how physical objects—from old photos to wooden maps—carry their own history in the very materials they are made of.
Grab a coffee and look at this week's top stories on paper preservation, chemical aging, and the science of surfaces.
A look at how wood, metal, and old images tell stories through their physical layers and how we can help them last.
How do we stop time from eating our history? This week we look at the chemistry of old maps, the secrets of ancient wood, and how Victorian thinkers saw the world.
A look at how people restore old books, hunt for rare analog parts, and why subway stations look the way they do.
A look at how scientists and historians use light, chemistry, and old-fashioned mechanical engineering to save fragile documents and artifacts from disappearing.
Discover the physical art of photogravure, where images are carved into metal and squeezed onto cotton paper to create art that lasts forever.
Discover the hidden chemistry of silver and gelatin that makes old-school photos last for centuries while digital files fade away.
Discover why modern photographers are ditching pixels for copper plates and silver chemistry to create images that last for centuries.
A look at why paper dies, how ink lives, and why silver coatings matter for more than just photos in this week's network digest.
Learn about photogravure, the high-pressure art of etching photos into copper plates. This guide explains how acid, metal, and heavy machinery create the world's most beautiful prints.
A look at how physical materials like metal, wood, and glass keep our history alive through chemistry and pressure. This week's digest covers the science of saving old photos and the art of physical engraving.
Learn why high-end photography is moving back to silver, gelatin, and cotton paper to save our history from digital decay.
Learn the science behind photo decay and how alkaline-buffered, lignin-free paper keeps your family history from crumbling.
