The Virtual Representation of the Past

Critically evaluates the virtual representation of the past through digital media. This title features experts in the field who approach digital research in history and archaeology from a variety of viewpoints, including philosophical, methodological and technical.



This unique book critically evaluates the virtual representation of the past through digital media. A distinguished team of leading experts in the field approach digital research in history and archaeology from contrasting viewpoints, including philosophical, methodological and technical. They illustrate the challenges involved in representing the past digitally by focusing on specific cases of a particular historical period, place or technical problem.