Distorted Histories AI images

In 2025 we gave a grant to Dr Ed Ross and Prof Jackie Baines in the University of Reading Classics Department towards their project to digitally archive images created by AI related to the ancient world and the Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology. In 2026 we will be working with them and the Friends of the University to present a fun (but educational) activity at the University’s Centenary Community Festival.


Step into a visual whodunit! 🔍 Explore a collection of printed images and put your powers of observation to the test. Some pictures show real objects, others are crafted by artificial intelligence. Can you spot the difference? Look closely, trust your instincts, and discover just how convincing AI images can be in this fun, eye-opening challenge.