Professor Bob Stone joins us or a second time to discuss Marine Archaeology. In this episode we discuss the Plymouth area, U-boats, torpedos, RMS Titanic and King Henry VIII. Special Guest Professor Robert J. StoneBSc (Hons), MSc, C.Psychol, AFBPsS, FCIEHF A “veteran” of the Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality (VR, AR, MR – “XR”) communities, … Read More about Marine Archaeology with Professor Bob Stone
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A Triple Threat: Genealogy, Archaeology and Anthropology
This week David and Terri talk with special guest, Michelle Taylor. Michelle is a triple threat: a genealogist, archaeologist and anthropologist. We enjoyed talking with Michelle, she has so much information to share when it comes to educating others. Special Guest Michelle Taylor is a freelance genealogist based in Richmond, Virginia. The research that she … Read More about A Triple Threat: Genealogy, Archaeology and Anthropology
Irish Logboats Discovered at Brú na Bóinne
This week we speak with Anthony Murphy from Mythical Ireland about the Irish logboats discovered at Brú na Bóinne. One of the boats had already been catalogued, but he found two more using his drone over the last few weeks. Join is in this great discussion with Anthony about the logboats and other cool things … Read More about Irish Logboats Discovered at Brú na Bóinne
Virtual Heritage
This week we talk with Professor Bob Stone about virtual heritage, and his involvement in bringing history into virtual reality in the UK, focusing on the Anne and Mayflower ships. Special Guest Bob is active on LinkedIn (@bob stone) and Twitter (@profbobstone). You can read the full list of projects Bob has been involved with here. … Read More about Virtual Heritage
Name & Place: For Your Research Project
This week we talk with Paul Carter from Name & Place about saving your research projects. From One Name to One Place, they’re product can handle it all. We hope that after watching or listening you give them a chance with your project. Special Guest Paul Carter with Name & Place. Technical Lead Paul is … Read More about Name & Place: For Your Research Project
Treasured: Because History Matters
David and Terri talk with Vito Giovannetti, CEO & Co-Founder, Treasured Inc. about their Virtual Museums, content management systems, and RootsTech. Vito also provides a walk through of their system for our viewers. Special Guest Vito Giovannetti is a Tech Entrepreneur & Co-Founder of Treasured (a online platform to create interactive museums which help families, and heritage organizations … Read More about Treasured: Because History Matters
3D Family Trees
Terri and David talk with Shane Clementson from Clanview about their 3D family trees and how easy it is to share with all generations. Giving them something more they can not only connect with, but can see where the information is sourced from and also click through to see images and movies if linked with … Read More about 3D Family Trees
Historic Jamestown
This week on Virtual Historians (Episode 5), an interview with Jeff Aronowitz and his work with Historic Jamestown. We discuss how they are using modern technology to bring the story to life. From scanning images and printing them in 3D to using VR to look at where the items came from. The story definitely becomes … Read More about Historic Jamestown
Virtual Museums, Technology and More
Episode 4, David and Terri discuss visiting Virtual Museums while stuck at home due to Covid-19. They discuss the Louvre, BattleGuides, British Museum and The Anne Frank House. After discussing the virtual museums the discussion turns to technology and hits home for kids growing up in the 80s. Show Transcription This post contains affiliate links. … Read More about Virtual Museums, Technology and More
Happy St. Patrick’s Day
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from your friends at Virtual Historians. Share the location of your families original location in Ireland in the comments below.