HistText is a groundbreaking application developed to tackle the complex challenges of mining large-scale historical text databases. Supported by the European Research Council‘s Proof of Concept program, this innovative tool bridges the gap between traditional historical research and advanced computational methods. HistText empowers researchers, historians, and students to navigate, analyze, and extract meaningful data from vast collections of historical documents. By offering a comprehensive suite of tools, including advanced text mining algorithms, named entity recognition, and powerful data visualization, HistText transforms how we interact with historical texts. Designed with versatility in mind, HistText can process a wide range of documents, from newspapers and periodicals to diaries and administrative records, across multiple languages, including the challenging Chinese language corpus. Its user-friendly interface ensures accessibility for non-programmers while maintaining the robust features needed by experts. Born from the ENP-China project, HistText has already garnered significant interest from a global community of researchers. Now, with ERC support, HistText aims to expand its reach, offering libraries, universities, and digital content providers a powerful tool to unlock the full potential of their historical archives. HistText is not just a tool; it is a new paradigm in historical research, enabling a deeper understanding of the past through the lens of cutting-edge technology.

Date: 17 septembre 2024

Heure: 13h30 heures

Lieu: Salle des colloques 1