How can digital tools transform the way we work with historical sources? This question lies at the heart of a two-day study event hosted by the Department of Historical Studies of the University of Turin on 30–31 March 2026, bringing together scholars working at the intersection of history and digital methodologies.
- Day 1 – 30 March 2026 (9:00–18:00)
Thinking about History Digitally. Methods and Challenges in Working with Sources
The first day opens with a hands-on workshop introducing network analysis using the open-source software Gephi, led by Jean-Paul Rehr (University of Turin). The afternoon session features a series of presentations exploring real-world case studies, led by Matthew Hammond (University of Hull), Margherita Criveller (University of Milan), Tiziana Pasciuto (University of Turin), Jean-Paul Rehr, and Alessandra Celati (University of Turin).
Day 2 – 31 March 2026 (14:30)
Digital Native Methodology and Open Data for Medieval History: The Database of the ERC Project DEMALPS
The second day shifts focus to the DEMALPS project, an ERC-funded initiative based at the University of Turin. The team presents their approach to building a digital-native database and shares their commitment to open data practices, offering valuable insights for historians working with medieval sources.
Both events will take place in person at Palazzo Nuovo, Seminar Room, 3rd floor, with the possibility to follow remotely via WebEx. For further details and connection links, please refer to the attached poster.
