<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[TimeLens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Timelens]]></description><link>https://www.timelens.eu/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:03:10 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.timelens.eu/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Acropolis in Roman Times: A Moment of Cultural Fusion]]></title><description><![CDATA[We've just completed our next panorama in TimeLens: the Acropolis as it appeared during the Roman period, with the Temple of Rome and Augustus standing proudly alongside the Parthenon. Image: Impression of the TimeLens reconstruction of the Temple of Roman and Augustus on the Acropolis This is a fascinating moment in history to reconstruct. Rome has taken political control of Athens, yet something remarkable has happened. Greek religion and culture remain vibrant, alive, and deeply woven into...]]></description><link>https://www.timelens.eu/post/the-acropolis-in-roman-times-a-moment-of-cultural-fusion</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a26d6934f1a8811695132e9</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:08:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb1ed5_2b627b6f272d49e3a52ad75e3fb24023~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jason Halbgewachs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Did New York Look Like in 1660? Bringing New Amsterdam Back to Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[See 17th century New Amsterdam restored in TimeLens. Our partnership with the New Amsterdam History Center brings Dutch Manhattan back to life this July.]]></description><link>https://www.timelens.eu/post/new-amsterdam-1660</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2a8613418318a8f7dd853d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb1ed5_7b2bd91382804c10abd6bc9eb2262ea8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jason Halbgewachs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Panathenaic Procession, Explained Through the Parthenon Frieze]]></title><description><![CDATA[Imagine the whole of Athens in motion: horsemen and chariots, musicians, elders and young women, all making their way up to the Acropolis to honour the goddess Athena. This was the Panathenaic procession, the high point of the city's greatest festival, and it was carved in marble around the Parthenon itself. The festival that united a city Every four years, from 566 BC onward, Athens held the Great Panathenaia, a grand celebration of Athena's birthday and of the city she protected. At its...]]></description><link>https://www.timelens.eu/post/panathenaic-procession-parthenon-frieze</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2be131ac42b101a9d3b4fc</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb1ed5_0a8826c8277545f7bc2af2a753f1a4a9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jason Halbgewachs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reconstructing ancient Athens]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we are working on the fourth  TimeSpot in Athens, we want to share more about our full plans for Athens. It is one of the most important historic cities in the world, yet so much of it has become difficult to imagine. Temples stand as fragments, entire neighbourhoods have disappeared, and many of the stories that once filled these places are invisible to the modern visitor. That is exactly what we want to change and that is why it is the starting point of TimeLens. Image: A part of the...]]></description><link>https://www.timelens.eu/post/reconstructing-ancient-athens</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2047abf9e37e2aaa16df33</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:29:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb1ed5_324e46639b904677a6c9e860dd8dd341~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jason Halbgewachs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Classical Acropolis Reconstruction Is Complete]]></title><description><![CDATA[Image: TimeLens reconstruction of the Acropolis in Classical times. We just completed the TimeSpot for the Classical Acropolis, showing the Parthenon and Erechtheion completely restored as the Panathenaic procession reaches its apex. We have not only included the detailed Parthenon Frieze itself, but have also modelled some of the scene around us on the Panathenaic procession as it is represented on the Parthenon frieze. Three TimeSpots are already complete. We have now fully finished the...]]></description><link>https://www.timelens.eu/post/classical-acropolis-complete</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a202ac9f9e37e2aaa16a189</guid><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb1ed5_d62b37701c5c45fb89699e0c625c469d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jason Halbgewachs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How we make a historical reconstruction: From Archaeological Plans to a Living Scene]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most historic places we visit today are fragments. A few standing columns, an empty square, foundations hidden in the grass. Turning that back into a place you can stand inside takes far more than imagination. Here is how a TimeLens historical reconstruction comes together, from the first archaeological plan to the finished scene. It begins with the evidence Every historical reconstruction starts with research, not artistry. We work from archaeological plans, excavation reports and surviving...]]></description><link>https://www.timelens.eu/post/how-we-make-a-historical-reconstruction-from-archaeological-plans-to-a-living-scene</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2be34e418318a8f7e13c4e</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb1ed5_4fb3451a5e3f48a9a1dd7240e5b3f319~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jason Halbgewachs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hadrian's Library: The Forgotten Heart of Roman Athens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Imagine standing in a vast marble courtyard in the centre of Athens. A hundred columns surround you, a long ornamental pool stretches away down the middle, and beyond it lie halls lined with thousands of papyrus scrolls. This was Hadrian's Library, the grandest building of Roman Athens, and today almost nothing of it remains in view. Image: TimeLens reconstruction of Hadrian's Library in Roman Athens A gift from an emperor who loved Greece The library was built in AD 132 by the Roman emperor...]]></description><link>https://www.timelens.eu/post/hadrians-library-roman-athens</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2bdff88d10dcf6289058ab</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb1ed5_48af2ac7d2424325ad2701620f8c27ae~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jason Halbgewachs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The painted Parthenon in Colour: Ancient Temples Were Never White]]></title><description><![CDATA[Picture the Parthenon not as the pale marble shell on the Athens skyline, but as a building alive with colour: deep blue backgrounds, borders of red and gold, figures painted in bright pigment high along its walls. For the ancient Athenians, this was the everyday Parthenon. The white temple we imagine never really existed. Where the myth of the white temple came from For centuries the Parthenon has been admired for its white brilliance, and that whiteness became tied to ideas of purity and...]]></description><link>https://www.timelens.eu/post/painted-parthenon-in-colour</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2bdb0f418318a8f7e12ba3</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 10:29:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb1ed5_a5d962c7394a494e8e255b9696595cb2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jason Halbgewachs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Did the Acropolis Really Look Like?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Imagine standing on the rock of the Acropolis in the 5th century BC. Around you rise temples of gleaming marble, their sculptures picked out in deep reds and blues, bronze fittings catching the Athenian sun. This is the Acropolis at the height of its glory, and it looks almost nothing like the ruin that visitors see today. The Acropolis is one of the most recognisable places on earth. Yet what survives is only a fragment of what once stood there. To picture its original appearance, we have to...]]></description><link>https://www.timelens.eu/post/what-did-the-acropolis-look-like</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2bd69416a9a8229e04ddec</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb1ed5_2b627b6f272d49e3a52ad75e3fb24023~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jason Halbgewachs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the Hadrian's Library Reconstruction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Image: TimeLens reconstruction of Hadrian's library After a stretch of research, rebuilding, and refining, Hadrian’s Library is now fully finished and live. This TimeSpot has come a long way from the previous version. We moved the entire viewpoint deeper into the complex so you can now actually look into the heart of the library, instead of just standing in front of it. That change alone made a huge difference in how the space feels. From there, we rebuilt everything in detail. The structure...]]></description><link>https://www.timelens.eu/post/hadrian-s-library-complete</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a20294e15a0bf07412e29d8</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb1ed5_c13aabdddb854e13923a8e2be4d428d7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jason Halbgewachs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rebuilding Hadrian's Library in 3D]]></title><description><![CDATA[Image: Initial phase of rebuilding Hadrian's Library based on historical data. Today, Hadrian's Library is mostly foundations and scattered architectural elements. You can recognise the layout, but it is difficult to grasp what the space actually was. In the 2nd century AD, this was a large, enclosed complex built by Emperor Hadrian, combining a courtyard, colonnades, and spaces for study and gathering. We are rebuilding Hadrian's Library in the way Hadrian himself would have seen it. ​ Our...]]></description><link>https://www.timelens.eu/post/rebuilding-hadrians-library</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a06fd120b9e4f37fd247a08</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:56:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fd0191_84f0717c1a1e44fdad91006825309f89~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jason Halbgewachs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New location in development]]></title><description><![CDATA[We cannot give away too much... but something new is brewing in TimeLens! ​ We are expanding to a new location outside of Athens and outside of Greece. The image gives a little sneak peek into where our next TimeSpots will pop up! ​ More info soon, so stay tuned for updates and behind the scenes images :) Want to help us with our project? You can already support us with a small amount per month on Patreon.]]></description><link>https://www.timelens.eu/post/new-location-in-development</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a071a02d0805c2303f4ac0a</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:06:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fd0191_6156584b7ce54dbe9733101f800666ca~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jason Halbgewachs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New lighting in our existing TimeSpots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another look behind the scenes ... We are proud to announce that the first upgraded panorama is live in TimeLens. All buildings are historically accurate and lifelike. The scene is filled with people, animals and objects true to the event taking place: The Panathenaic procession. In our panorama you can see the High Priestess of Athena leading the procession, the girls with traditional hair styles following her closely, and afterwards the rest of the citizens, some of them leading cattle to...]]></description><link>https://www.timelens.eu/post/new-lighting-in-our-existing-timespots</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0718fed0805c2303f4a99a</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:02:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fd0191_ebcadedb139f4838952fd2f91f77de5e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jason Halbgewachs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[First panorama fully upgraded]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are proud to announce ... that the first upgraded panorama is live in TimeLens. All buildings are historically accurate and lifelike. The scene is filled with people, animals and objects true to the event taking place: The Panathenaic procession. ​ In our panorama you can see the High Priestess of Athena leading the procession, the girls with traditional hair styles following her closely, and afterwards the rest of the citizens, some of them leading cattle to be sacrificed or carrying the...]]></description><link>https://www.timelens.eu/post/first-panorama-fully-upgraded</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a071a900b9e4f37fd24c019</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:10:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fd0191_862463c82b864fb59b807e30e9684388~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jason Halbgewachs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Behind the scenes: The city below]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following our recent update... on TimeLens' Temple of Nike, we are excited to share more progress with you. Our team's work to enhance our panoramas continues. We work in great detail on everything you see in the panorama, also what is in the background. For example, in the case of the Propylaea TimeSpot: the city of Athens below. ​ Stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes updates as we continue to bring history to life. ​ Want to help us with our project? You can already support us with a small...]]></description><link>https://www.timelens.eu/post/behind-the-scenes-the-city-below</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a071c75d0805c2303f4b328</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:16:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fd0191_954b3a3f55824fe79004f1fbd4a04de0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jason Halbgewachs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Behind the scenes: Propylaea upgrades]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, we're offering you ... a sneak peek into the new TimeLens version of the Propylaea. ​ Our team has been meticulously working on the Propylaea, ensuring every detail is as historically accurate and lifelike as possible. This grand entrance to the Acropolis is being brought to life with enhanced visual techniques, providing a more immersive and educational experience.   This latest panorama highlights the architectural majesty and intricate design of the Propylaea, allowing you to...]]></description><link>https://www.timelens.eu/post/behind-the-scenes-propylaea-upgrades</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a071bd022114a9aa2a74de2</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 14:14:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fd0191_02f0d833d6e74f4f8988d8e039e47379~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jason Halbgewachs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Behind the scenes: Character posing]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are excited to bring you ... another behind-the-scenes update as we continue to enhance our panoramas in TimeLens. Today, we're focusing on a crucial aspect of our work: posing the characters in our 3D models to create lifelike and engaging scenes. ​ We don’t just want our panorama’s to show the architectural splendor of ancient sites but also bring them back to life with people who once walked in these places. By carefully posing characters within our 3D models, we look for the right feel...]]></description><link>https://www.timelens.eu/post/behind-the-scenes-character-posing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a071b5ed0805c2303f4afc9</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:11:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fd0191_915ac8d1848a46c8832c09183b9ce220~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jason Halbgewachs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reconstructing the Temple of Nike]]></title><description><![CDATA[Image: Detail of the TimeLens reconstruction of the Temple of Nike. We are thrilled to share an exciting update with you. The TimeLens team is working on improving our current panoramas to create a truly immersive and vivid glimpse into ancient times. ​ The first site we're focusing on is the magnificent Propylaea, the grand entrance to the Acropolis. Our aim is to enhance the visual and educational experience with new techniques. ​ As we work on upgrading this first panorama, we’ll give you...]]></description><link>https://www.timelens.eu/post/reconstructing-the-temple-of-nike</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a071cba0b9e4f37fd24c60a</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:17:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fd0191_8475b51041e748c594f938fa1fcdd913~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jason Halbgewachs</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>