‘We can stitch together our past’: the AI-generated time-travellers vlogging from history
AI-generated vloggers are gaining popularity by creating content that brings historical events to life. Channels like Chloe VS History and Nova VS History use advanced AI tools to engage viewers with immersive historical experiences. The creators aim to make history more accessible and interesting, particularly for younger audiences.
- ▪Chloe VS History has over 610,000 Instagram followers and 15 million views on YouTube.
- ▪The creator, Jonathan Laramie, aims to make history more engaging for younger people.
- ▪AI-generated historical videos have become more sophisticated, allowing for more realistic representations of the past.
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AI-generated vloggers like Chloe VS History (left) and Nova VS History are, their creators say, ‘taking an already-proven format and applying it to history’ Composite: YouTube/@ChloeVSHistory; YouTube/NovaVSHistoryVlogView image in fullscreenAI-generated vloggers like Chloe VS History (left) and Nova VS History are, their creators say, ‘taking an already-proven format and applying it to history’ Composite: YouTube/@ChloeVSHistory; YouTube/NovaVSHistoryVlogAI (artificial intelligence)‘We can stitch together our past’: the AI-generated time-travellers vlogging from historyThe content creators behind channels like Chloe VS History are using AI tools to ‘bring history to life in a really visceral way’Priya BharadiaTue 26 May 2026 06.00 EDTLast modified on Tue 26 May 2026 06.01 EDTSharePrefer…
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