The anatomical collection of Paolo Gorini is a significant asset for the city of Lodi. Although some parts are currently on public display, many artifacts still need to be studied, restored, and exhibited to create a cohesive collection that the community can fully appreciate. The project intends to analyze these artifacts using modern technologies with Fujifilm Italia to uncover unknown aspects, gain new insights into the petrification processes employed, and provide essential data for the subsequent restoration of the specimens. The creation of new educational, outreach, and informational content for a wide range of audiences, including school groups, will provide the necessary tools to seek accreditation of the collection as a museum entity. The project's ultimate goal is to fully present this cultural and scientific heritage to the community, revealing hidden aspects that deserve recognition and preservation.

“S'io m'intuassi come tu t'inmii,” wrote Dante in the ninth canto of the Paradiso, addressing the blessed soul of Folco of Marseille with empathetic words. The ability to perceive another's psychological processes, sharing and understanding thoughts and emotions, is the first act of assistance in a social context. It is on these concepts that we have based the title and built the project we are proposing here, which aims to focus on the church of San Vittore Vecchio in Casalzuigno—a site of undeniable interest for local history and an emblem of community support. San Vittore Vecchio in Casalzuigno is a marvel, representing the community's resilience in Varesotto, as it stands as a unique social, historical, architectural, and biocultural testimony linked to the cholera epidemic of 1884. Through an interdisciplinary approach, we will analyze archives and the remains of cholera victims, restore a rare architectural environment dedicated to community care, investigate the environmental changes before and after land reclamation, and highlight the importance of a synergistic relationship between the local community and civil and religious entities in facing health emergencies. We will initiate and support educational, social, and integration programs for social promotion associations, immigrants, volunteer groups, religious communities, schools, at-risk youth, university students, local farmers and producers, tourism and healthcare operators, and groups related to tourism and the environment. We will employ digital communication strategies, on-site visits, informational days, educational paths, and local cultural events during and after the project's completion to actively engage the public and ensure a lasting impact.

The Second Warrior's Tomb is one of the most iconic discoveries associated with the Golasecca Civilization. Unearthed in 1928 in Sesto Calende, this burial is distinguished by its rich assortment of metal artifacts, the most notable of which is a two-wheeled chariot. This chariot, currently housed at the Museo Civico Archeologico of Villa Mirabello, is considered one of the museum's hidden treasures due to its limited accessibility to the public. The aim of this project is to fully restore and present the Warrior's Tomb in all its splendor, making it accessible to future generations and the wider community within the museum's exhibition space. To achieve this, a multidisciplinary research team will be assembled, combining cultural, social, and economic resources to ensure the project's success. Before the restoration begins, a thorough review of the materials will be conducted, along with new archaeological and archaeometric studies. These efforts will culminate in a comprehensive exhibition plan, informed by the latest findings. Following the restoration, and in alignment with the natural progression of the project's objectives (including the creation of an exhibition and accompanying catalog), the involved institutions will coordinate further scientific dissemination and public outreach activities across the region. The project, aptly named Back on Track, aims to literally and figuratively bring the chariot of the Sesto Calende warrior back into the public eye, reviving its historical significance and ensuring its place as a centerpiece in the museum's collection. Through this initiative, we seek not only to preserve an important cultural artifact but also to enhance public understanding and appreciation of the Golasecca Civilization.

Three mummies, known as "the hermits," are kept in the so-called "hermits' burial ground," one of the most secluded corners of the Sanctuary. This location, a mandatory stop for anyone wanting to explore the caves where these religious individuals once lived in solitude and meditation, preserves the remains of three individuals about whom little was known until recently. Who were they? When did they live? How have their bodies been preserved? What diseases afflicted them, and most importantly, why did they die? A new research project seeks to answer these and other questions. Authorized and supported by the Diocese and the Soprintendenza Archeologia Belle Arti e Paesaggio of Verona, the project is led by Dr. Omar Larentis, a physical anthropologist and coordinator of the Osteoarchaeology and Paleopathology Center at the University of Varese. The project involves a team of professors and researchers from various Italian universities, each bringing specific expertise to shed light on this fascinating historical enigma. In addition to numerous Italian universities, it participates in the Fujifilm Italia project, which has made available the latest generation mobile x-ray machines used for the analysis of mummies.