On March 18th, HB & HERCULES Laboratory team members took part in the Cientificamente Provável program – an initiative that fosters knowledge exchange and enriches students’ learning journeys.
Teresa Ferreira (HB PI) and Joana Palmeirão (HB postdoc) led a short talk, introducing key concepts like simulacra, relics, heritage, and science, and explaining how they intertwine.
Students then dove into a hands-on dyeing workshop, recreating historical techniques to colour textile fibres using natural products.
We also showcased 3D digitization and gave students the chance to step into virtual reality, immersing themselves in a digital world where some of the simulacra from the HB project are already preserved.
We thank our team: Cristina Dias, Joana Palmeirão, Luís Sousa, Marius Araújo, and Teresa Ferreira.
A Special thanks to Isabel Gameiro from Escola Secundária André de Gouveia for her enthusiasm and coordination, and to all the students who embraced this activity.
