Engaging with History: Towards an Interactive Experience of the 1562 Auto de Fe of Maní (Yucatan, Mexico)
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Date
2025
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The Eurographics Association
Abstract
This paper presents the latest developments of the project dedicated to the digital reconstruction of the 1562 Auto de Fe of Maní, a significant event of religious persecution and cultural conflict during the colonial period in Yucatán. Created by the Praeteritas Urbes team, the project uses 3D modeling, game engines, and photogrammetry to create an interactive, historically grounded experience. Furthermore, the project is now exploring the potential of gamification by using serious games as tools for engagement and education. By integrating game-like mechanics and interactive storytelling, the project not only offers insight into this historical event but also promotes digital heritage and cultural preservation from an ethical perspective, encouraging reflection on the complex dynamics of intercultural and religious conflicts inherent in colonialism.
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@inproceedings{10.2312:dh.20253305,
booktitle = {Digital Heritage},
editor = {Campana, Stefano and Ferdani, Daniele and Graf, Holger and Guidi, Gabriele and Hegarty, Zackary and Pescarin, Sofia and Remondino, Fabio},
title = {{Engaging with History: Towards an Interactive Experience of the 1562 Auto de Fe of Maní (Yucatan, Mexico)}},
author = {Alcalá, Antonio Rodríguez and Chuchiak, John F. and Ares, Zoraida Raimúndez and Rega, Maria Felicia and Erickson, Hans B. and León, Luis Díaz De},
year = {2025},
publisher = {The Eurographics Association},
ISBN = {978-3-03868-277-6},
DOI = {10.2312/dh.20253305}
}