MAGMA Follonica: a museum that combines archeology, manufacturing and multimedia technologies
With the predominance of digital media, we can lose sight of the function of museums to effectively and efficiently render the world of work, as it was defined in the 19th century, and help us understand where we come from and who we were prior to these modern times. Take, for example, Follonica, a city in the province of Grosseto, an area that has been, since the time of the Etruscans, an important center for metalworking, due to the nearness of metalliferous hills. Mining activity has greatly influenced the working life and the culture of the area. This history was given further impetus in 1834, when Leopold II of Tuscany chose it as the location for the Royal and Imperial Foundries and brought metalworking into the modern age from its ancient roots. He created a village around the foundries with homes and the necessary services for those who relocated to Follonica for work. The iron plant included one of the most advanced blast furnaces of the time. On 29 June...
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