Tag: google
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Who owns 3D scans of archaeological sites?
There was an interesting piece on NPR this week about high-resolution images, panoramas and 3D scans of archaeological sites. This type of capture is very useful for all sites, but has been particularly invaluable for sites which have been destroyed in recent years. In addition to viewing a structure that may no longer exist, they…
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Google launches art and fashion platform We Wear Culture
Google has partnered with 180 institutions, schools and archives around the world for a new online project focusing on the history of fashion. We Wear Culture, which launched on the Google Arts & Culture website and mobile apps looks at “The stories behind what we wear.” The project doesn’t just feature pretty pictures of beautiful…
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Houses of Parliament virtual tour
Explore some of the most famous rooms in Parliament and learn more about its fascinating history and present day use. The tour will be part of Google Maps, alongside similar experiences for Buckingham Palace and the White House. Anyone with a virtual reality headset will be able to get an even more immersive experience. via The Guardian