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History, Archaeology & Museum Apps

Explore the past through technology. Walk through the Roman Forum in 3D, uncover hidden histories at Yale and Penn, decode ancient cuneiform, and tour museum collections at the Smithsonian.

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Skin & Bones

FreeiOS
2 publications
Evidence Tier:VALIDATED
Skin & Bones uses augmented reality to animate Smithsonian vertebrate skeletons, making scientific concepts more engaging for museum visitors and students.
Smithsonian InstitutionLife Sciences
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Renwick Gallery WONDER 360

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:EVALUATED
Renwick Gallery WONDER 360 provides virtual reality immersive experiences of the Smithsonian's WONDER exhibition to remote audiences and general public.
Smithsonian InstitutionVisual & Performing Arts
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ARTFL Encyclopédie Reader

3 publications
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
ARTFL Encyclopédie Reader provides scholars searchable access to Diderot and d'Alembert's influential 18th-century French Encyclopédie.
University of ChicagoLanguages & Linguistics
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BeHere / 1942

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Augmented reality app letting users interact with Japanese American internment history in Little Tokyo, critiquing narratives through archival photography.
University of California, Los AngelesHistory & Archaeology
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Beyond Curie

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Augmented reality app accompanying museum exhibition, interactively exploring stories of 40 pioneering women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
North Carolina State UniversityVisual & Performing Arts
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cdli tablet

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
cdli tablet provides daily-updated images and descriptions of ancient Mesopotamian cuneiform inscriptions for learners, specialists, and museums to preserve cultural heritage.
University of California, Los AngelesHistory & Archaeology
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Encyclopédie

FreeiOS
2 publications
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Encyclopédie reader enables scholars and public to search Diderot and d'Alembert's 18th-century Enlightenment masterpiece with computational analysis tools.
University of ChicagoLanguages & Linguistics
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Flyover Country

4 publications
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Flyover Country displays GPS-based geologic maps and scientific points of interest for travelers and students, downloadable for offline use during flights.
University of MinnesotaEarth & Environmental Sciences
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Indexing Go

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Indexing Go uses deep learning handwriting recognition to automatically index and improve accuracy of historical census records.
Brigham Young UniversityHistory & Archaeology
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Logeion

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Educational reference tool for classical language students, providing single interface to simultaneously search multiple Greek and Latin dictionaries and references.
University of ChicagoLanguages & Linguistics
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MI Diaries

4 publications
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
MI Diaries lets Michigan residents contribute to sociolinguistics research by recording and submitting audio diaries about their lives.
Michigan State UniversitySociology & Anthropology
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NASA Glenn Research Center: The Early Years

FreeiOS
2 publications
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Photographic retrospective app showcasing NASA Glenn Research Center's first four decades of foundational aerospace research for public and educational audiences.
NASAMechanical & Aerospace Engineering
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NASA's First Woman

FreeiOS
2 publications
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Educational app using augmented reality to bring NASA's graphic novel to life, exploring Artemis program technologies through immersive 3D models.
NASAMechanical & Aerospace Engineering
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Penn&Slavery

3 publications
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Augmented reality campus tour revealing University of Pennsylvania's historical connections to slavery, challenging official narratives through digital-historical intervention and accountability.
University of PennsylvaniaHistory & Archaeology
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PickrickAR

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
PickrickAR recreates 1964 civil rights protests at former Pickrick restaurant site using location-based augmented reality for educational, self-guided historical tours.
Georgia TechHistory & Archaeology
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Roman Forum Monuments 3D

FreeiOS
2 publications
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Educational tool providing detailed 3D visualizations of Roman Forum monuments for students, scholars, and visitors using laser scanning reconstruction.
University of Notre DameHistory & Archaeology
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SFA Stories

1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
SFA Stories lets users explore Southern food cultures through documentary stories and plan cultural tourism road trips regionally.
University of MississippiLiterature & Cultural Studies
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SPQR-ND

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Educational tool for studying Roman Forum monuments by integrating rare historical architectural publications with interactive geolocated maps and photographs.
University of Notre DameHistory & Archaeology
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SPQR-ND for iPhone

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
SPQR-ND provides geolocated access to rare architectural publications of Roman Forum monuments, letting users compare historic interpretations within their physical context.
University of Notre DameHistory & Archaeology
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The Hentaigana App

1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
The Hentaigana App teaches premodern Japanese calligraphy through interactive flashcards using actual historical manuscripts for students and researchers studying cultural history.
University of California, Los AngelesLanguages & Linguistics
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Yale Tour: History of Slavery

1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Yale Tour: History of Slavery provides GPS-guided multimedia exploration of Yale University's historical connections to slavery for public education.
Yale UniversityHistory & Archaeology
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Alabama Great Escapes

1 publication
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Offers visitors to Alabama's national forests a virtual tour guide explaining recreation activities, local history, and forest management with offline access.
United States Department of AgricultureEarth & Environmental Sciences
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Ascent: Commemorating Shuttle

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Compiles ground film and video from three Space Shuttle missions with commentary, scenes, images, and notes for program enthusiasts.
NASAHistory & Archaeology
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Attikos

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Attikos provides Ancient Greek texts with morphological data, definitions, and grammar overviews for students studying classical works and languages.
University of ChicagoLanguages & Linguistics