AI-Generated Historical Videos of the Sriwijaya Kingdom: An Innovation in History Learning and Cultural Preservation

This study aims to: first, explore the historical content of the Sriwijaya Kingdom based on authentic evidence; second, develop an AI-generated educational video that presents the civilization of Sriwijaya in an engaging and informative way; and third, evaluate its impact on history learning in higher education. A mixed-methods design was used, combining a qualitative historiographical approach and a research and development (R&D) model guided by the ADDIE framework. The historiographical method involved heuristics, source criticism, analysis, synthesis, and historical writing, while ADDIE comprised analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation phases. Historical data were collected through interviews, field observations at Sriwijaya inscription sites, and a review of relevant documents. Data on video development and implementation were gathered via student interviews, classroom observations, and questionnaires from 159 students at both secular and religious universities. The study resulted in an AI-generated video script and a final product that reconstructed key historical events of the Sriwijaya Kingdom using verified sources. Findings show that the AI-generated video significantly enhanced students’ understanding of historical content by offering vivid, contextualized learning experiences. The integration of AI also increased student engagement and fostered a forward-looking educational atmosphere. Overall, AI-generated historical videos not only improve the quality of history teaching but also contribute to preserving the Sriwijaya legacy through formal education.