Crossed Interviews

The PITCHER project (Erasmus+ Programme, 2021-2024) designed and tested a set of Open Educational Resources focused on improving the capacity of teachers and educators in preparing new learning experiences to support the fight against archaeological looting and illicit trafficking of cultural goods. These educational videos, primarily aimed at high school students, explore the fight against illicit trafficking of cultural property by presenting a series of interviews with professionals engaged in this field. Archaeologists, museum curators, customs officers, police officers, and other experts share their experiences in answering three essential questions: Why should we fight illicit trafficking of cultural property? What is their role in this fight? And what should be done to address it? This format allows students to understand the actions taken worldwide to combat this scourge, while highlighting the remaining challenges.This educational resource encourages student interaction and engagement by offering them the opportunity to present a viewpoint or participate in a role-playing exercise simulating a meeting where these professionals discuss the actions to be taken. This not only contributes to a deeper understanding of the topic but also helps develop communication and argumentation skills, while raising awareness of cultural property protection and introducing students to various professions related to heritage preservation.