Educate by experience
We aim to bridge the gap between the past, present and future by creating a portal into the most important milestones in history. With the help of VR technology and a team of experienced 3Dartists, archaeologists and historians, we create virtual time-machines that take you right into antiquity as a living, breathing place.
Archaeological sites
Francis Bedford, Athens – The Parthenon, 1862 CE
Acropolis of Athens, 400 BCE
2,500 years ago, the city of Athens successfully led a defensive coalition of Greek city-states against a great foe, the mighty Persian Empire. In the decades that followed, the city became the center of an unprecedented cultural revolution. From the tragedies of Aeschylus to the philosophy of Socrates, Athens was radiating. But there was one thing for which the Athenians were prouder; their democratic system, the first of its kind in history. Pericles, the prominent Athenian statesman, envisioned a building program that would transform the sacred hill of Acropolis into a grand monument to democratic Athens’ achievements. In the center of Pericles’ program stood the Parthenon, the architectural marvel that became a symbol of the Athenian Golden Age.
Since then, the Acropolis went through destructions and changes, surviving until today; a witness of the civilization that millennia ago changed everything, and birthed the Western World as we know it.
Roadmap
Some of the sites on our roadmap include Delos, Delphi, Eleusis, Olympia and Sounion.
Reconstructions
The process
Highly detailed 3D scanned models of surviving copies from the era, sculptors and region.
Reconstructed with the latest knowledge available. Reviewed by archaeologists, historians and artists with classical expertise.
Painted in strong, bright colors, a practice also known as “polychromy”. Our reconstructions faithfully reproduce this colorful atmosphere.
Asset library
Our ever growing library is built with scalability in mind. Making subsequent archeological sites straightforward and consistent in quality.
Pheidias, South metope IV from the Parthenon, 447BCE-438BCE
Option01
Software only
If you already own a headset and just want to run our software (Oculus quest 1 and 2 support). Great for academic institutions.
Option02
Headset & software
If you’re looking for a care free experience, but want to build a custom presentation solution yourself. Great for academic, museums and institutions.
Option03
Headset, software & stand
If you’re looking for a care free experience. Great for museums and institutions.
About us
We’re a small independent company, founded in 2020, based in Greece and the Netherlands. Experienced and passionate about technology, history and education. We specialize in 3D graphics, gaming and animation, with a focus on new and emerging technologies like mixed, augmented and virtual reality. We strive to make meaningful experiences with these new mediums. Feel free to contact us for any inquiries.
George Zestanakis
George is the co-founder, and lead developer of Chronoscope.
His passion for interactive design, cutting edge technologies and history allowed him to follow his calling, to create next-gen educational experiences using immersive media.
He has developed numerous virtual reality applications for clients like Schiphol Amsterdam airport, Siemens Windfarms, Benaki Museum.
He has been the creative director and production manager of Armchair History TV animation channel, and an animation director for many commercials and social media campaigns.
With more than 15 years experience in the animation and interactive media industry, a passion for history and appreciation towards immersive technologies he saw a place in the market to create a new type of product.
Now he coordinates the team that fuels Chronoscope’s development.
Koen Koopman
Koen is the co-founder and creative director and lead 3d artist
His enthusiasm for creative and engaging arts turned into a life-long passion for 3D art. As the first VR headsets started popping up, he envisioned the potential of the new technology and became one of its early adopters.
He has over 18 years of professional experience making digital 3D art as well as VR (Virtual Reality), AR (Augmented Reality) and MR (Mixed Reality) experiences for a wide range of high-profile clients.
Some notable clients are KLM, Philips, Heineken, Royal Netherlands Air Force, Microsoft and the legendary rockband Muse. His projects vary in platforms from Hololens, Oculus, Vive to WMR.
A visual learner himself, he sees the infinite applications of digital technologies and understands that there is a gap in the market for products combining the triple-A graphics and storytelling of videogames with the historical accuracy of academia.
Chronoscope allows him to bring his experience in the sector together with his fascination for ancient history and create historically accurate, easy-to-use and breathtakingly realistic virtual experiences for a broad audience.
Sebastian Alvarez
Developer, Character animator
Antonis Chaliakopoulos
Archaeologist-museologist and writer
Special thanks
Elias Petrogonas – 3DArtist
Irene Theochari – 3DSculptor
Menia Hatzikou – Business Development & Technology Consultant
Frantzeska Sfakiotaki – Sociologist, communication specialst
Christina Christodoulou – Communication coach, actress.
Roy Boer Rookhuizen – 3DArtist