MicroPasts: Crowd-sourcing

Crowdfuelled and Crowdsourced archaeological data

You can assist existing research projects with tasks that need human intelligence, such as the accurate location of artefact findspots or photographed scenes, the identification of subject matter in historic archives, the masking of photos meant for 3D modelling, or the transcription of letters and catalogues. Other tasks might require on-location contributions by members of the public, such as submitting your own photographs of particular archaeological sites or objects. By contributing to a MicroPasts project you will:

  • Have a direct impact on research in archaeology, history and heritage
  • Help with tasks that computers cannot do
  • Develop skills that interest you
  • Produce results that will be open and freely usable

To start contributing, just choose one of our Featured Projects below or visit our full list of ongoing Projects.

Transcription of Hayley's letters

A transcription project for the Fitzwilliam Museum

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Montpelier Faunal Cataloging

Transcription of site catalogue cards from the Montpelier excavations

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Video-tagging about the Roman Empire - Long videos

Application for the tagging of long YouTube videos focussing on the Roman Empire and its heritage in modern Britain

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Video-tagging about the Roman Empire_2

Application for the tagging of short YouTube videos focussing on the Roman Empire and its heritage in modern Britain

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Transcription of SAL Admiralty seals

A transcription project for the Society of Antiquaries of London.

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New Forest Setley Plain POW Camp 65 Newspaper 03

Translating a German language newspaper from New Forest Setley Plain POW Camp 65

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Transcription of OSI post it notes from #mozfest

A transcription project for the Open Source Initiative (OSI). Help transcribe the post it notes from the OSI stall at Mozfest.

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