How a video game developer built a global digital hub for historical education
In short: Jan van der Crabben transitioned from game development to founding the World History Encyclopedia. This video explores his journey in digital media and his ongoing mission to make cultural heritage accessible and improve history education for a worldwide audience.
Since 2006, Jan van der Crabben has focused on history-based digital media. His background includes academic training in journalism from the University of East London and specialized study in war history at King's College London.
As the leader of a non-profit organization, he now directs efforts to connect the public with global heritage. The encyclopedia serves as a resource for diverse historical topics, ranging from the origins of Western philosophy in Ionia to the political conflicts of the Wars of the Roses.
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