By Dario Radley
Publication Date: 2025-12-25 16:05:00
Archaeologists in Scandinavia show how new advances in artificial intelligence and free game development software could change the way the public engages with the distant past. In a new study published in Advances in Archaeological Practice, researchers from the Universities of Copenhagen and Bergen show that historically informed interactive video games can be produced quickly and inexpensively without advanced technical training.
In recent decades, museums and educators have relied on videos, static displays, and carefully programmed multimedia content to educate about archaeological sites. However, truly immersive digital experiences have largely remained the domain of large commercial companies.
