Unlocking the 16th century: AI-based transcription and online publication of early modern Danish law
Name of applicant
Jeppe Büchert Netterstrøm
Title
Associate Professor
Institution
Aarhus University
Amount
DKK 933,828
Year
2024
Type of grant
Digital Research Infrastructure
Summary
Law court records (tingbøger) from the 16th century provide valuable insights into the lives of people in Renaissance Denmark, capturing legal disputes, everyday experiences and community interactions. By using AI-based transcription technology, we aim to make these records accessible online to researchers, students and the public, enhancing engagement with this crucial historical material.