These Twines were made by the students of the 2021 Exploring the Past in the Digital Present Course. We hope you enjoy them and that these playful explorations may provide you with some new perspectives on our past!
Bad, Mad, Sad, Rational Actor
A game in which you play the bad/mad/sad/rational President of the USA in diplomatic talks with North Korea.
The Varangian Guard
Step in the shoes of a skáld (court-poet) of Harald Hardrada, the first king of Norway.
Rats in the Pantry
The rat race, it’s of all times! In this particular one you play as an actual rat in 1347!
The Master of Faking Art
A Twine in which you can learn about and finally judge, Han van Meegeren, master fake art maker or collaborator?
History Essay Writing Simulator
Need to write a history essay and are you stuck for time? You may (not) want to try this essay writer!
Irena: A Stolen Childhood
An interactive story based on the real life story of Irena Saulutė Valaitytė-Špakauskienė, who was imprisoned in a Gulag as a young girl.
Juana
This is the story of a woman in history whose story might not be as widely well known: it is the story of Juana Azurduy de Padilla, guerrilla leader from Toroca, Potosí (now Bolivia).
The Mystery of the Ellora Caves
In this Twine you will explore the ancient Ellora caves in the southern state of Maharashtra in India! Bring your flashlight!
LEVEL ONE – A Dungeon of Darkness
Play this legendary game about the equally legendary Ishtar, the goddess of love and war! Maybe bring your flashlight for this one, too!
Cathedral
A Game where you help build the Notre Dame, or go and find relics for it!
Afonso
In this interactive history you will learn about the life of Afonso, the first Christian king of Africa.
The Re-Roaring Twenties
Why not re-roar the 1920s while we wait for these 2020s to kick into gear?
“Gett”-ing Divorce
This Twine will teach you, through experiencing the divorce of the main character, Esther, how divorce works in Judaism.
A Rude Awakening
You think kings have it easy? Try playing as King Sunjo, of the kingdom of Chŏson and see how well you fare.