King Athelstan in Virtual Reality: New Project Brings England's First King to Life - Medievalists.net
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A project by Kingston University celebrates the 1,100th anniversary of King Athelstan's coronation by using artificial intelligence and immersive technology. It creates a virtual and augmented reality experience that integrates sculpture, storytelling, and spatial audio. Visitors can interact with a 360-degree digital sculpture featuring Athelstan, his family, and symbols of wisdom and loyalty. The initiative aims to enhance understanding of local history through innovative technology and is supported by contributions in 3D modeling and AI-driven storytelling.
"This is about bringing King Athelstan's era to life in an unprecedented and innovative way through cutting-edge technology."
"Working together with colleagues in the music department, these groundbreaking advances will help audiences understand the area's local history and reinforce the project's role as a cultural highlight of Kingston 2025."
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