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History, Data, and the Role of AI in Research

History is built on data and interpretation rather than fixed standards, which makes unifying research across sources a constant challenge. AI offers useful tools for structuring and connecting fragmented information, but remains unreliable for decision-making. This article examines its practical role, for example, in the Historica Foundation, and reflects on whether future strong AI could one day process history on a larger scale.
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Nikita Balabanov
September 16, 2025
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AI in Historical Research: 2025 Insights and Trends

AI is transforming historical research, from restoring manuscripts to analysing vast multilingual archives. Yet projects like MAGIC and WOKIE show that while AI speeds up translation and data analysis, interpretation and ethical judgment remain with historians. The result is a collaboration, not a replacement—reshaping how history is studied and shared.
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Tatiana But
September 3, 2025
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Digital Humanities
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The Minotaur Lives: How AI Unearthed Truth from Myth

Artificial intelligence is opening up new possibilities for archaeology. It can piece together disparate inscriptions, test ideas about the construction of ancient cities, and identify invisible patterns.
Jack Imberger
Jack Imberger
August 5, 2025
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Archaeology
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April 2025. New Technological Milestones in Historical Mapping

In April 2025, our team introduced a new method for historical mapping—based on historian logic, not image generation. It uses place data, clustering, and AI verification for more control and accuracy.
April 25, 2025
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Detailed Look at Historica’s Latest Technological Advancements

Discover how Historica is leveraging AI, deep learning, and machine learning to enhance historical cartography. Learn about our latest advancements in mapping historical territories, overcoming linguistic challenges, and improving visualization tools for researchers and historians.
April 22, 2025
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Historica 2024 Highlights

Historica 2024 Highlights

Reflecting on a successful 2024, Historica has seen significant growth, including a larger community, new voices, and a surge in readers. Looking ahead to 2025, we remain focused on cultivating a vibrant community dedicated to AI in historical research. Thank you for being a part of our journey!
March 10, 2025
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