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Multimedia Programs

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1/3 Taiwan Historical Maps Produced by: Center for GIS, RCHSS Date of Publication: February 2019 The Geographic Information Digital Archive Project collects old maps and historical aerial photographs from Taiwan’s various eras, carrying out digital archival and GIS processing. One of the project results is the Taiwan Historical Maps app, which enables users through a smartphone or tablet’s geolocation to overlay maps from different eras onto their current location, revealing past geographic features, name and environment. It is an excellent tool for understanding Taiwan local geographic information and environmental change.
1/3 Taichung Historical Map Published by: ASCDC Date of Publication: January 2018 Explore 13 rare historical maps and 150 historical photos of Taichung juxtaposed with Google Map and Google Street View. Try out the wonderful positioning service to time travel through the past and present of Taichung! *English version forthcoming in autumn 2018.
1/3 Tainan Historical Map Published by:ASCDC Date of Publication: June 2015 This app contains 11 historical maps from 1875 to 1978, with 129 old street photos of Tainan. These can be compared with current Google maps using the device's positioning function, allowing users to travel in time and revive the elegance of old Tainan as easily as swiping a finger.
1/3 Taipei Historical Map Published by: ASCDC Date of Publication: February 2014 Includes 10 historical maps and over 130 photos dating back to 1895. The APP uses the Geographic Information System (GIS) technique to compare classic maps with Google maps and street views, allowing users to travel in time and encounter old Taipei - and explore the treasures of time with just the swipe of a finger. Find out more
Academia Sinica Map Guide Published by: ASCDC Illustrated by: Fuka & A士 Date of Publication: October 2016 (1st Edition) March 2017 (2nd Edition) Founded on June 9, 1928 as the foremost academic research institution in Taiwan, Academia Sinica has established 24 research institutes and 7 research centers under three divisions: Mathematics and Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Humanities and Social Sciences. Academia Sinica also contains museums featuring special collections. To share their beauty and richness, these museums are now open to the public free of charge: Museum of the Institute of History and Philology, Museum of Institute of Ethnology, Hu Shih Memorial Hall, Lingnan Fine Arts Museum, Fu Ssu-Nien Memorial Room, Wu Ta-You Memorial Hall, Chien Shih-Liang Memorial Hall, Tsai Yuan-Pei Memorial Hall, Mr. Kuo Ting-Yee Memorial Room, Biodiversity Research Museum, Ecological Pond, and Forest Park of Ecology Research. Academia Sinica Map Guide Download Application for the Print Copy
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Photo Albums Ethnic Minorities in Southwestern China Aboriginal Plants in Taiwan Aboriginal Fishes in Taiwan Aboriginal Shells in Taiwan Graphic Patterns: Ethnic Minorities in Southwestern China Graphic Patterns: Aboriginal Plants in Taiwan Graphic Patterns: Aboriginal Fishes in Taiwan Graphic Patterns: Aboriginal Shells in Taiwan

The Treasure in Clouds Publishing Organization: Taiwan e-Learning and Digital Archives Program, National Science Council, Executive Yuan Publisher: Wang Fan-sen 30 sec.I 30 sec.II 60 sec.I 60 sec.II 25 minutes 55 minutes 90 minutes
Pacific Neighborhood Consortium 2022 Annual Conference and Joint Meetings (PNC 2022) Produced by: The College of Humanities, University of Arizona, USA; Pacific Neighborhood Consortium (PNC) Date of Publication: November 2022 PNC 2022 Opening Ceremony PNC 2022 Keynote 1 "Why Clouds Are Not Innocent" by Academician Pao K. Wang PNC 2022 Keynote 2 "A New Level of Presence" by Dr. Bryan Carter PNC 2022 Keynote 3 "Cognitive Wellbeing in the Digital World" by Academician Ovid Jyh-Lang Tzeng PNC 2022 Closing Ceremony
11^th International Conference of Digital Archives and Digital Humanities (DADH2020) Retrospective Video Produced by: ASCDC Date of Publication: December 2020 View/Download
Commander Bomaofu the Conqueror Director: Ming-chorng Hwang, Hsiu-ping Lee Producer: "Through the Shang, Zhou, Qin, and Han Dynasties: Historical Interpretation under Universal Values" Project Produced by: Museum of Institute of History and Philology Published by: Museum of Institute of History and Philology, ASCDC Date of Publication: September – December 2021 Episode 1: Attack on People of Zhou (Part 1) Episode 2: Attack on People of Zhou (Part 2) Episode 3: Xiaobang Zhou Came to Visit Episode 4: Xin Village Ruins and Wey (state) Episode 5: A Visit from the Mayan Ambassador to Taiwan Episode 6: The Ultimate Conversation
The Taiwan Folk Religion Digital Audiovisual Platform Executive Producer: Kuo-hsing Hsieh Director: Chien-hung Lai, et al. Produced by: Archives of Institute of Taiwan History Published by: Archives of Institute of Taiwan History, ASCDC Date of Publication: December 2014 - September 2020 View/Download
Introductory Video to the Institute of Modern History Archives Director: Institute of Modern History, Academia Sinica; Red Dot Produced by: Red Dot Publishing Organization: Institute of Modern History, Academia Sinica Date of Publication: December 2022 View/Download