Following on from the success of our Streetmuseum™ app, the Museum of London has joined forces with TV channel HISTORY™ to develop an advanced version for Roman London, with new and improved functionality.
The new app directs users to locations from Roman London where you can ‘excavate’ finds, using your fingers to dig and gradually reveal ancient artefacts where they were originally found. iPhone users can remove dirt by blowing into their microphone.
Key Roman London sites, such as the amphitheatre and Temple of Mithras, have been brought to life through augmented reality video (iPhone only) – produced by HISTORY™ – showing scenes of Roman London, overlaid onto the view today. A soundscape to the Roman capital is also included, so you can listen to the hustle and bustle of the forum or the clamour of the Boudican rebellion.
In addition, a map of Roman London, compiled and produced by Museum of London Archaeology, has been superimposed on a modern map of London. Use the slider to see how the city has changed over the last 2,000 years.
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