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While most of the news coming about AI is almost universally bad, there are a few good things that AI is actually well suited for, such as transcription of ancient texts:

www.medievalists.net/2026/01/32000-medieval-manuscripts-transcribed-using-ai/

It's worth reading through the article to see how they trained the dataset very narrowly and optimized it for energy usage. Given the decreasing numbers of young scholars going into these disciplines, I have been excited to see how AI affects translation and transcription efforts. While I don't think AI should be used for really...much of anything at all, I think this particular use is a very good one.

#AI #ActuallyGoodUsesForAI #Medievalists #history #ancientManuscripts #news #archaeology #language #translating

Over 32,000 medieval manuscripts transcribed in four months using AI - Medievalists.net

A new AI-powered tool that has transcribed over 32,000 medieval manuscripts in four months, giving researchers a vast, searchable corpus and new ways to examine historical sources.

Medievalists.net

Oʂɯαʅԃσ Rσყҽƚƚ Dec 30

Discover the exquisite Strahov Library in Prague! 📜✨ A Baroque masterpiece that houses breathtaking frescoes and ancient manuscripts, it’s a treasure trove of knowledge and history. 📚❤️ Explore the beauty of one of Europe’s finest heritage libraries!

📍Prague, Czech Republic 🇨🇿

#Prague
#Frescoes
#StrahovLibrary
#CulturalHeritage
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#AncientManuscripts
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Headlines Africa Nov 19

Timbuktu's ancient manuscripts return home but security threats remain http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TPLy06 #Timbuktu #AncientManuscripts #CulturalHeritage #Mali #Archaeology

Headlines Africa Nov 16

Timbuktu’s ancient manuscripts return after years away http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TPHr81 #Timbuktu #AncientManuscripts #CulturalHeritage #Mali #MaliCulture

Ancient Origins Sep 18

The Kangyur written with 9 precious stones is a sacred manuscript. Crafted with jewel powders, inks, and paintings, it reflects devotion, artistry, and patience, earning a place in humanity’s cultural memory.
#Kangyur #Buddhism #PreciousStones #AncientManuscripts #UNESCO#Storytelling #DidYouKnow #HistoryFacts #DocumentaryShort #WeirdHistory
Read more: https://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends-europe/ahnenerbe-00424

Court Cantrell does not comply Nov 23, 2024

OMG THIS IS AMAZING

#OldBooks
#AncientManuscripts
#medieval
#MedievalNerdery
#history
#literature

I'm unclear as to when this all happened, as the Medievalists article is undated (my phone doesn't display a date anyway). If I find out more, I'll amend.

Can't wait to see what tidbits of thought make their way from this find into the world at large.

https://www.medievalists.net/2024/11/lost-medieval-library-found-romanian-church/

EDIT: further info, as promised! https://fedihum.org/@lavaeolus/113533648115575353

The Lost Medieval Library Found in a Romanian Church - Medievalists.net

Hidden away for centuries in a Transylvanian church tower, a forgotten medieval library has come to light, revealing treasures as old as the 9th century. This extraordinary discovery of manuscripts, books, and documents offers a rare glimpse into the intellectual and cultural life of medieval Romania.

Medievalists.net