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Turning LLMs into interactive 3D historical maps using Wikidata QIDs and URL compression

Reddit r/ArtificialInteligence · 2026-08-16

A client-side WebGL application that uses LLMs to convert conversational outputs into interactive 3D historical maps, leveraging Wikidata for geospatial data and URL compression for state management.

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Ancient Rome's version of Google Maps: how long to reach the beach

Hacker News Top · 2026-07-22 Cached

A Dutch engineer rebuilt the Roman Empire's road network as an interactive online tool, OmnesViae, allowing users to plot ancient routes and estimate travel times on foot or horseback. The project uses historical maps and open data, with recent updates incorporating AI support.

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How one founder’s bet on ‘the old school web’ is paying off

The Verge · 2026-05-30 Cached

Craig Campbell, a former Meta engineer, opted to build Past Maps — a website that overlays historical maps on modern ones — instead of pursuing AI venture capital, and has grown it to 300,000 monthly users through organic search.

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