Go Roman vs Learn Cornish

In this newly redeveloped app, learn what life was like at Bar Hill fort, one of several Roman forts and fortlets built along the Antonine Wall in Scotland nearly 2,000 years ago. This educational app has a number of features for you to enjoy: FEATURE: PLAY GAME Play this interactive game as either Julius, an elite Roman archer or Verecunda, a new slave girl to find out what life was like at the fort and help them complete their tasks on time. As you play, collect hidden coins to discover the stories of those who lived in or near the fort. FEATURE: EXPLORE BAR HILL FORT IN 3D Through state-of-the art interactive 3D models, explore this digital reconstruction of Bar Hill Fort at your own pace. FEATURE: EXAMINE 3D MODELS OF ROMAN ARTEFACTS Examine 3D models of archaeological artefacts excavated at Bar Hill fort or along the Antonine Wall and learn what these items are, where they were likely made, and how they would have been used. ABOUT THE ANTONINE WALL The Antonine Wall was the most northernly frontier of the Roman Empire nearly 2,000 years ago. It ran for 40 Roman miles (60km) from modern Bo’ness, on the Firth of Forth, to Old Kilpatrick on the River Clyde. The wall is part of the UNESCO designated, transnational Frontiers of the Roman Empire World Heritage Site. Did you know that the Antonine Wall was never built as a stone wall? It was, in fact, a turf rampart with a wide and deep ditch in front. Forts and fortlets were constructed along the wall and housed the troops stationed at the frontier. Learn more at: https://antoninewall.org/ ABOUT DIGITAL DOCUMENTATION The 3D model of Bar Hill fort was made using aerial LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging), an aerial mapping technology that captures accurate 3D representations of a landscape. This provided the ground plan. Terrestrial laser scanning recorded the archaeology at Bar Hill. A laser scanner is typically a tripod mounted device which sends out a beam of laser energy, scanning object surfaces up to 1 million times every second. The data captured is called a point cloud which accurately represents the surface geometry of the object and produces a 3D snapshot in time. The 3D models of Roman artefacts were created by a digital documentation technique called photogrammetry (or structure from motion). Hundreds or thousands of overlapping digital photographs of the artefact are processed to create a 3D model with realistic photo textures. FEEDBACK WELCOME We are always looking to improve our digital services and we welcome feedback on our apps. If you have any ideas or suggestions on how we can improve this app, please email: digital@hes.scot Want to show how much you love Go Roman? Please rate us in the app store. ABOUT THIS APP This app was first created by Historic Environment Scotland and The Glasgow School of Art, and was redeveloped by Grizzle and Tan in 2022. © Historic Environment Scotland.

Cornwall has its own language. Now you can learn it. Cornish (Kernewek) has been spoken here for over a thousand years. Whether you've grown up in Cornwall, moved here, or just feel the pull of the place, Learn Cornish makes picking it up easier than you think. Start from zero. A few minutes a day. No pressure. Free to use. No ads. WHAT YOU'LL DO • Short, friendly lessons that build up at your own pace • Speaking practice — say the words aloud and get instant feedback • Native pronunciation on every word and phrase • Twelve mini-games — Word Scramble, Flashcard Sprint, Hangman, Crossword, Word Search, Spelling Bee and more • Daily challenges to keep your streak alive • Clear grammar reference for when you're ready • Built-in Cornish dictionary, searchable from anywhere in the app • Classes and head-to-head challenges to learn with friends, family, or a teacher WHY LEARN CORNISH? Cornish lives in the place names you pass every day, in songs at festivals, on signs from Penzance to Padstow. Learning even a little brings Cornwall to life in a new way — and helps keep a beautiful language thriving for the next generation. WHO IT'S FOR • Locals reconnecting with their heritage • Newcomers who want to feel more at home in Cornwall • Curious learners who love discovering new languages • Teachers and students working through Cornish in class • Anyone who's ever wondered what "Kernow bys vyken" means (it's "Cornwall forever") Your progress is saved to your account and syncs across all your devices, so you can learn on your phone, tablet, or computer. Ready to begin? Download Learn Cornish and say your first word in Kernewek today. Meur ras — thank you.