The Yanai Initiative is digitizing thousands of early modern Japanese books & manuscripts across the UC system in collaboration with Ritsumeikan University's Art Research Center, creating what could become the largest digital collection of its kind outside of Japan. newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/ear...
1/ ProPublica collected handwritten letters in mid-January from children held at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center, the same facility where 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos was taken.
Hundreds of kids are still detained.
Weโll let the childrenโs words speak for themselves. ๐งต
Couldn't get this idea out of my head in game so I made a little meme for my DnD group.
#dnd #ttrpg #fireball
View from VR headset of excavation scan aligned with an intricate Jomon pottery sherd.
Alignment updates. Changed file structure which disconnected meshes & textures (too many to auto-link). Linked textures back, VR plugin not working with Blender 5.0. Unable to append models to older version, so I had to re-import 100+ models again. Up & ready for next week๐ซ ๐บ #archaeology #3D #VR
We're still looking for new potential board members for the 3D Analysis SIG. Deadline for submissions is February 16th! #CAA2026 #archaeology #3D ๐บ
3D models of artifacts including stone tools and pottery fragments spread out in a Blender 3D viewport.
Majority of my puzzle pieces are prepped ๐บ. Hopefully the alignment process will go smoothly ๐ค๐ค
#archaeology #3D #Photogrammetry #Blender
We are looking for a research project manager for the upcoming FORAGER ERC Synergy Project. Based at the University of York, this is an exciting opportunity to work in a team of 37 researchers from the UK, the US, Canada, Sweden, Denmark, Estonia and Japan. Join us!
jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/rese...
Photo of op-ed published in the Saturday newspaper.
Indigenous Archaeological sites in BC are not 'misfortunes'.
My op-ed about the again-delayed reforms to the Heritage Conservation Act looks to Japan for inspiration in protecting and caring for Indigenous archaeological places.
@uvicanthro.bsky.social
@uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social
Excited to share the job advert for the 1st of several PostDocs who will join us in the ERC Synergy FORAGER Project! This one is 5 year post at the University of Montana with Prof. Anna Prentiss, focusing on Pacitific Northwest Coast archaeology.
apply.interfolio.com/180545
Screenshot of my Sketchfab page showing a grid of pottery models which are displayed in black and white with red "Disabled" boxes next to the model names.
In case anyone was wondering, here's the view you'll get if you decide to cancel your Sketchfab account & have models that exceed the size limits of the free account. The download option is disabled as well which might be important if you don't have a local copy for some reason. #3D #archaeology ๐บ
3D Analysis SIG board elections The members of the 3D Analysis SIG (Special Interest Group) Board are elected for a minimum term of 3 years with the right to be re-elected for a second term. All Board positions will be open to interested eligible candidates. 1. General Information about the Board of CAA-GR The 3D Analysis SIG provides a platform for bringing together researchers and practitioners to address the methodological, technical, and theoretical challenges of working with 3D data, from acquisition to analysis and dissemination. A founding goal of the group is to explore and advance the scope of 3D Analysis within archaeology. The task of the Board is to meet regularly for the purposes of the SIG. The Board has the right to opt for electronic voting whenever this is deemed appropriate. 2. Call for Candidacies The current interim board is launching the election procedure for new Board members. All eligible candidates are invited to apply for a Board position. The election of the Board shall take place at the General Meeting (GM) of the SIG during the CAA2026 in Vienna by show of hands. Submission of candidacy: Candidates should notify the current members of the 3D SIG Board for their willingness to stand for election by sending an email to the SIGโs email address (3d.analysis@caa-international.org) by Monday, February 16th 2026. In their email, the candidates should include a letter of intent (max. 1 page) and a short CV (max. 1 page) with webpage address and ORCHID-ID. All information on candidates will be made accessible via the CAA-International and/or national channels. 3. Important Dates Candidacy period open: Friday, 2 January 2026 Deadline for candidates: Monday, 16 February 2026 Voting: CAA2026 conference, Vienna, 31 March โ 4 April 2026
4. Board Members Positions and Responsibilities The 3D Analysis SIG is administered by six Board members. The Chair provides coordination for the group. The Chair is responsible for making sure that the SIGโs activities are planned effectively, conducted according to the CAA-International constitution and that matters are handled in an orderly, efficient manner. They must be willing to commit a not insubstantial effort to the building of the community over the duration of their tenure. Apart from the Boardโs Chair the remaining 5 positions have undifferentiated roles, to be further attuned by the newly elected board. Board members are expected to share steering responsibilities and workload as much as possible. All Board members act as representatives of the 3D Analysis SIG community in CAA International conference meetings and activities. They are expected to attend the CAA-International and National Chapters conferences to the best of their ability and work in connection with the relevant CAA-International committees to actively promote and coordinate the 3D Analysis SIG activities. At least one position on the Board is reserved for a PhD student. Candidates should indicate whether they opt for the Chair position. Geographic diversity is encouraged to enable broad international participation, and presence in forthcoming CAA International conferences. We invite interested colleagues to join our Discord channel (https://discord.gg/GRkuE4F4) for informal queries, updates, and community exchange. The interim board Markos Katsianis Wilhelm Kerle-Malcharek Kelly McClinton Corey Noxon James Taylor Jannis Werner
Elections to the 3D Analysis SIG committee will be held at #CAA2026. Details below if you're interested in joining, and more info about the SIG can be found here: caa-international.org/special-inte...
How should we interact with 3D history online? ๐บ๐ฅ๏ธ
Join our workshop to visually prototype a new platform for UK #CulturalHeritage 3D data. Help us design the features that bring artifacts to life. Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uk-heritag...
#H3DAR #GLAM3D
Registration is now open for #CAA2026! Come join us in Vienna, 31 March - 4 April. Early bird registration closes on 25 Feb so don't miss out! 2026.caaconference.org/registration...
Putting this out again for any #CAA members that are interested in restarting the #3D Analysis SIG this year! While the field has made a lot of progress, there are still some big problems out there for us to tackle, & working together is the best way to make that happen! Please spread the word!๐บ
Think it would be much work to get it to run gltf/glb flies?
Corner of the exhibit space with red relief image maps on the wall showing the locations of mountain temples around Kyoto and a vertically mounted TV in the corner showing the video mentioned in the post.
Students from the Ritsumeikan Archaeology Research Group put together a wonderful temporary exhibit at the Kyoto City Archaeological Museum on mountain temples around Kyoto (ไบฌใฎๅฑฑๅฏบ). One of the students made a really impressive video using a few scans I helped with :) #archaeology #Japan #Kyoto #3D
Added!
The issue with both of these is the need to have a decent self-hosting infrastructure in place. Not a big deal for some, but yet another obstacle to overcome if you're not familiar with these sorts of things.
Nothing plug and play unfortunately. For main viewer development the front-runners I've seen are probably 3DHop and Smithsonian Voyager. There's documentation out there for them, but definitely not super approachable. Leaning towards trying to adapt Voyager currently.
On the topic of #3D #archaeology, I made this starter pack for people new to #bluesky a little while back. If you would like to be added or have some more recommendations for the list, please let me know! ๐บ
go.bsky.app/FYCUrF3
Leap motion controller script for the mouse. The video is a little chaotic because I was trying to hold the phone, talk, and be deliberate with my movements. Anyway, it works and I intend to pair this with a pepper's ghost type live display system I'm building [โฆ]
[Original post on scholar.social]
Screenshot of some of the 3D models I had posted to Sketchfab.
Got an email about the autorenewal for my Sketchfab Pro account & decided to cancel the subscription. This will result in a lot of dead links to models that exceeded the free plan size limits, but it serves as a good incentive to push forward with some more sustainable alternatives #3D #archaeology๐บ
Science isn't something you can just restart by a snap of the fingers either. The amount of lost knowledge and lab-specific know how lost is immeasurable. Like poisoning the soil in a forest of 300 yo trees. You can't just replant and hope things are like before.
3D Analysis SIG board elections The members of the 3D Analysis SIG (Special Interest Group) Board are elected for a minimum term of 3 years with the right to be re-elected for a second term. All Board positions will be open to interested eligible candidates. 1. General Information about the Board of CAA-GR The 3D Analysis SIG (https://caa-international.org/special-interest-groups/3d-analysis/) provides a platform for bringing together researchers and practitioners to address the methodological, technical, and theoretical challenges of working with 3D data, from acquisition to analysis and dissemination. A founding goal of the group is to explore and advance the scope of 3D Analysis within archaeology. The task of the Board is to meet regularly for the purposes of the SIG. The Board has the right to opt for electronic voting whenever this is deemed appropriate. 2. Call for Candidacies The current interim board is launching the election procedure for new Board members. All eligible candidates are invited to apply for a Board position. The election of the Board shall take place at the General Meeting (GM) of the SIG during the CAA2026 in Vienna by show of hands. Submission of candidacy: Candidates should notify the current members of the 3D SIG Board for their willingness to stand for election by sending an email to the SIGโs email address (3d.analysis@caa-international.org) by Monday, February 16th 2026. In their email, the candidates should include a letter of intent (max. 1 page) and a short CV (max. 1 page) with webpage address and ORCHID-ID. All information on candidates will be made accessible via the CAA-International and/or national channels. 3. Important Dates โ Candidacy period open: Friday, 2 January 2026 โ Deadline for candidates: Monday, 16 February 2026 โ Voting: CAA2026 conference, Vienna, 31 March โ 4 April 2026
4. Board Members Positions and Responsibilities The 3D Analysis SIG is administered by six Board members. The Chair provides coordination for the group. The Chair is responsible for making sure that the SIGโs activities are planned effectively, conducted according to the CAA-International constitution and that matters are handled in an orderly, efficient manner. They must be willing to commit a not insubstantial effort to the building of the community over the duration of their tenure. Apart from the Boardโs Chair the remaining 5 positions have undifferentiated roles, to be further attuned by the newly elected board. Board members are expected to share steering responsibilities and workload as much as possible. All Board members act as representatives of the 3D Analysis SIG community in CAA International conference meetings and activities. They are expected to attend the CAA-International and National Chapters conferences to the best of their ability and work in connection with the relevant CAA-International committees to actively promote and coordinate the 3D Analysis SIG activities. At least one position on the Board is reserved for a PhD student. Candidates should indicate whether they opt for the Chair position. Geographic diversity is encouraged to enable broad international participation, and presence in forthcoming CAA International conferences. We invite interested colleagues to join our Discord channel (https://discord.gg/GRkuE4F4) for informal queries, updates, and community exchange. The interim board Markos Katsianis Wilhelm Kerle-Malcharek Kelly McClinton Corey Noxon James Taylor Jannis Werner
The CAA 3D Analysis SIG is putting out a call for new board members! Application details are included below. The deadline for candidate applications is 16 February 2026 and voting will take place during the #CAA2026 conference in Vienna. We look forward to hearing from you! #archaeology #3D ๐บ
A recording of the #H3DAR AMA session, is now online: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbMt...
We discussed:
๐ญ The scope of the issues at stake.
๐ง Challenges faced by heritage organisations.
โ๏ธ The balance between heritage practice & achievable (affordable) data management.
#GLAM3D #GLAM #DataManagement
Thanks for the heads up. I'll give ours a peek.
What brand?
Calling all UK heritage professionals working with #3D data: I want to hear from you as part of the *UK Heritage 3D Data at Risk* project.
3 Minute introduction video:
youtube.com/watch?v=ZILD...
Join the AMA session, January 13 2026, 10am UK:
eventbrite.co.uk/e/uk-heritag...
#GLAM3D
