Tom Goskar

@tom.goskar.com

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Archaeologist | FSA | Available for projects | Working with #3Dscanning since 2002 | Rock art & inscriptions | Folklore, traditions & customs Website: https://tom.goskar.com

A greyscale image of a very eroded inscription. Faint letters appear across the image, possibly reading CONGNACI.
A screenshot of a digital 3D surface from an early medieval stone. Faint eroded letters are visible, but they are very hard to read.
A screenshot of data processing underway of an early medieval stone pillar monument, which has an inscription and decorations. The preview of the data shows a crude representation of the monument made from individual dots, or 'points' forming a sparse point cloud. Part of the user interface is visible as a transparent box with blue handles to allow the area within it to be processed into a high resolution digital surface. There is a dialog box visible showing the slow progression of the data processing.
An early medieval stone monument standing on a granite plinth next to a wall and a radiator. Two floodlights illuminate the scene. The side of the monument facing the camera contains the tau-rho symbol - a cross where the top right is a loop, like a capital letter P. The symbol and panel have been outlined with chalk.
A stone monument illuminated by two floodlights with a camera on a tripod in front of it.
A view of the top of a mandolin showing the 8 strings, bridge and sound hole. One of the strings is being replaced and is at an angle to the others.
A photo showing a coloured digital surface of part of a medieval cross with some faint letters visible, a photocopy of antiquarian drawings of the cross, and a book by Elisabeth Okasha showing the page detailing the Sourton inscription.
A visually striking image that embodies the theme of historical research and modern technology coming together. The scene features an ancient, partially unearthed artifact in the foreground, such as a scroll, pottery, or ruins, that symbolizes the rich history and knowledge of the past. Surrounding the artefact are holographic displays and digital interfaces, including screens projecting ancient texts and maps, which represent the advanced capabilities of ChatGPT 4 in analysing and interpreting historical data. The background is a blend of a historical landscape, perhaps an archaeological site, seamlessly transitioning into a futuristic skyline to symbolize the bridging of past and future through technology. The color palette combines earth tones with vibrant blues and greens to highlight the fusion of natural history and digital innovation. The overall atmosphere is one of discovery and enlightenment, inviting viewers to explore the depths of history with the aid of cutting-edge AI.