History Radar 1938, Vienna

Project Leader: Frederick Baker

Jury Citation: This project has used innovative media to cast new light on pivotal historical moments in which crucial political decisions were taken. Curiosity was the driving force that provoked this historical storytelling, evoking the collective memory of eyewitnesses. The project’s pioneering technology allows for the constructive mediation of historical events. The project has an impressively designed, interactive, webportal that enhances the user experience and which is especially attractive for young users. The project not only preserves intangible heritage, but makes sure that it is clearly communicated to future generations. This innovative approach enables a more nuanced understanding of individual responsibilities in securing democracy and the common values of society. It expresses the dangers of organised propaganda, which, in combination with a compliant media system, can encroach on democratic values and foster unfounded cultural and social bias.