CLEAN : Paaschendaele brought to virtual reality for centenary

The video explores how new technology allows people to experience historical events in an immersive way, making it possible to feel as if they are inside the events themselves. This approach helps to convey the horror and conditions of past wars, such as the First World War, by surrounding users with realistic sights and sounds. The aim is to prevent these events from fading into the past and to maintain a vivid sense of their impact.

What was the condition of the battlefield described in the first section?

• A peaceful meadow

• A swampy and devastated landscape

• A snowy mountain

• A bustling city

How does the new technology change the way we experience historical events?

• By offering audio recordings only

• By showing black and white photographs

• By allowing us to be virtually present in the events

• By providing a written account

What is a key feature of the immersive technology discussed in the second section?

• It only works with modern events

• It requires a special room setup

• It uses 3D glasses

• It surrounds users with sights and sounds of the past

What is the intended impact of the immersive experience on people's perception of historical events?

• To entertain them with fictional stories

• To ensure the events are remembered vividly

• To make them forget the events

• To provide a brief overview

How does the immersive environment help in understanding veterans' experiences?

• By providing a timeline of events

• By reading their diaries

• By showing their photographs

• By allowing us to hear their voices and see their movements