The Koh-i-Noor Diamond in 3d: Using technology to reclaim history

A very famous diamond, but what is the history behind it? How can technology bring Sikh artefacts alive? History The history of the Koh-i-Noor or ‘Mountain of Light’ diamond is steeped in myth and anecdote, wars and political intrigue. The diamond was described in 1628 as forming part of the

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Rare Sikh Maharajah’s Sword recreated in 3d

SMI 9: Khanda (with pistol) Date: before 1879Original Location: Patiala, Punjab. Present location: Nottingham Museum ServiceMuseum No: NCM 1879-105 This sword referred to as a Khanda is characterised by a basket hilt and a  double-edged blade. Whilst traditionally associated with the Sikhs the Khanda has its origins in Orissa and

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3d Digital showcase, special ‘Guru Nanak’ sword and 550th coin presentation

Guru Nanak ‘Avatars Sword’ Sunday 17th November 2019 Khalsa Jatha Gurdwara

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3d Guru Nanak Coin

3d Sikh coin released-Guru Nanak (Sikh Empire Coin) Wednesday 23 October 2019 New Walk Museum & Art Gallery, Leicester

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Guru Nanak: 550th Birth Anniversary commemorated in Leicester.

Wednesday 23 October 2019 New Walk Museum & Art Gallery, Leicester Sikhs all over the world in 2019 are commemorating the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the revered figure of the Sikh faith. As a result the Sikh Museum Initiative on the 23rd October 2019 at the prestigious New

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Times of India: Sikh Virtual Museum

Coverage of the Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum in the Times of India.

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When History meets Technology: Mapping the online Sikh Museum

When history meets Technology-Mapping the online Sikh Museum ” very useful and Informative session” ” very good and insightful talk” Saturday 17th November Newarke Houses Museum Leicester The Sikh Museum Initiative hosted the first session on educating the public on new technologies. Head of the SMI, Gurinder Singh Mann introduced

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Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum demo wows audiences.

A festival celebrating the cultural link between Thetford and the Punjab has officially begun.

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