The way that tourists and locals consume the history of Rome is about to change. In an article published in Forbes, Italian travel writer Livia Hengel reports on how technology is changing the way that people view the historical sites scattered around Rome. Spearheading the project are Italian physicist Paco Lanciano and Italian television host and science journalist Piero Angela.

The project was first tested at Palazzo Valentini where projectors cast images on the interior walls, showing the layered history of the site. It was an instant success and proved that this melding of technology, history and art could show Rome’s unique sites in a whole different and immersive way.