The name Dig@Lab recalls the main goal of this research unit, which is “digging for information”, looking for new interpretations at the intersection of archaeology, AI, neurohumanities, heritage, computer science and virtual museums. More specifically, we are interested in investigating how the information is shaped, elaborated, stored and then culturally transmitted by different societies, with a focus on ancient civilizations. We like to say that the past cannot be “reconstructed” but “simulated”, then performed by digital simulations. The Dig@Lab has its home at the Department of Art, Art History & Visual Studies but it collaborates with several different departments at Duke such as Classical Studies, Nicholas School, Computer Science and Institute for Brain Science.
