Happy end of January! As we approach the end of this month, we hope you are enjoying the semester and have found some new digital history projects to tackle in 2025. If you’re looking for some inspiration, keep reading to see what is happening in the field.
Introduction to ArcGIS StoryMaps
Integrated into the ArcGIS Online platform, the StoryMaps feature allows users to make informative, map-based webpages without any coding! This hands-on, guided workshop will focus on creating StoryMaps with an array of mixed media – photos, videos, maps, and more! By the end of the workshop, attendees will be able to create their own beautiful, interactive StoryMaps with pre-existing materials.
This workshop is hosted by UNC Libraries on Thursday, February 6 from 2:00pm – 3:30pm.
Register Here: https://calendar.lib.unc.edu/event/13829204?utm_source=thelabatunchistory.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=launch-newsletter-jan-27
Digital Humanities for Cultural Preservation in Pakistan
Jason Neelis, Associate Professor of Religion and Culture at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario, has undertaken a digital history project to document the history of Pakistan. A publication from the university says:
“His SSHRC-funded projects on Upper Indus Petroglyphs and Inscriptions in Northern Pakistan use multi-layered 3D Documentation technologies. The research team applies techniques of depth imaging via Terrestrial Laser Scanning (TLS), 3D photogrammetry, and panoramic virtual-tours using cameras outfitted with fisheye lenses to collect and process image data in the flood zones of Diamer-Bhasha dam. This work deploys advances in digital imaging and 3-D modeling to for cultural heritage preservation in previously undocumented areas.”
Read More: https://www.wlu.ca/academics/faculties/faculty-of-arts/news/2025/winter/digital-humanities-for-cultural-preservation-in-pakistan.html?utm_source=thelabatunchistory.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=launch-newsletter-jan-27
Video Game History Digital Library
“Back in 2023, the Video Game History Foundation announced it was curating a digital library, which would allow users to access its vast collection of magazines, art books and more from the comfort of their homes. And while it didn’t pop a date on when it would be available to the public at that time, it now has.”
This digital library will go online on January 30, providing researchers with access to material culture on the history of video games. The library is part of a larger initiative to digitally preserve digital media, updating it for modern formats and increasing accessibility.
Read More: https://www.eurogamer.net/video-game-history-foundations-long-awaited-digital-library-will-be-available-next-week?utm_source=thelabatunchistory.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=launch-newsletter-jan-27
Make sure to contact the LAUNCH if there are any skills you want to learn, need support with your own digital history projects, or are interested in our podcast!