Augmented Reality Storytelling – Narrative Design and Reconstruction of a Historical Event in situ

Augmented reality (AR) can effectively reconstruct historical events while preserving narrative coherence and enriching user experience. This study demonstrates that AR storytelling, when designed with careful consideration of genre conventions from documentary film and location-based media, can blend sequential narrative flow with on-demand background information without compromising the authenticity or coherence of the event. The research analyzed extensive contemporary documentation—including photos, films, drawings, paintings, maps, and official reports—to create an AR simulation of the Omaha Beach landing during D-Day. Testing with visitors confirmed that this approach enhances historical immersion while maintaining factual accuracy. The findings suggest that AR can serve as a powerful tool for educational and historical reconstruction when grounded in rigorous source material and user feedback.

Liestoel, G. (2019). Augmented Reality Storytelling – Narrative Design and Reconstruction of a Historical Event in situ. International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies (iJIM), 13(12), 196. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijim.v13i12.11560