Project description
Safeguarding Carolus Magnus' oral traditions
Carolus Magnus, also known as Charlemagne, is a pivotal figure in European history and is often referred to as the Father of Europe. However, the oral traditions tied to him are at risk of being lost, with the extinction of these cultural treasures looming. The ERC-funded CAROLUS project aims to safeguard the endangered oral traditions associated with Charlemagne and his legendary figures in Europe, Latin America, and Africa. Through fieldwork and interdisciplinary studies, the project will document these traditions. Using a sophisticated research methodology, the project connects contemporary local expressions with their medieval roots spanning over a millennium. It will examine surviving performances, sung narratives, and traditional theatre and draw on fields like literature, arts, sociology, and anthropology to deepen our understanding of these rich cultural legacies.
Objective
"CAROLUS responds to the urgent need to safeguard the endangered oral traditions related to Carolus Magnus and his heroes. The project addresses the imminent extinction of these cultural treasures in Europe and remote corners of South America and Africa. Through immersive fieldwork and interdisciplinary studies, CAROLUS aims to document, study, and revitalize these intangible heritages, ensuring their preservation for future generations.
The project employs a sophisticated research methodology, which weaves diachronic links between present-day local expressions and medieval origins, and conducts synchronic and comparative analyses on surviving performances, sung narratives and traditional theatre about Carolus Magnus. This comprehensive approach spans a millennium, and encompasses literature, performing arts, philology, sociology, and anthropology. CAROLUS is a transdisciplinary exploration of oral and written traditions from the Middle Ages to the present.
Focussed on the epic of Carolus Magnus, hailed as ""the Father of Europe"", the project boasts a transcultural scope, spanning three continents and different linguistic areas. Beyond research, it envisions an innovative ""open science"" portal providing unrestricted access to materials, academic outcomes and outreaches for a broader audience. CAROLUS aims to be a bastion for the preservation of this intangible heritage, ensuring its resonance within the tapestry of human culture. This project is not merely an academic pursuit; it is a commitment to safeguarding Europe’s rich heritage for future generations.
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HORIZON.1.1 - European Research Council (ERC)
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08193 Cerdanyola Del Valles
Spain
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