I admit that I’m a slow learner; I set quite simple goals, e.g. carry out at least one basic conversation in French. But I’ve felt...
Books, Bytes, Besançon
Nearing the end of this Master’s course, I reflect on what has been a rewarding experience. I have learned a lot about European history and...
Digitality and Its Contentments
I’ve thought about the rare books component of our program and its pairing with the digital humanities. My first internship took place in an Anglophone...
Preserving the past, embracing the future
Being a part of the Master Rare Book and Digital Humanities has been an incredible journey so far. From learning about book history and digital...
What I learnt during the Master’s program and how my perspective has changed
Throughout this Master’s program, I gained knowledge in bibliography, which significantly broadened my understanding of the field. I studied various aspects of the book as...
From Rio de Janeiro to Besançon
Hello, lovely readers! My name is Fernanda Garcia, I come from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. I am currently a first-year master student in Rare Books...
The Humanities in Light of the Digital
The humanities explore what it means to be human—emotions, values, and the deeper layers of culture and meaning. These aspects of life resist easy measurement,...
What does Digital Humanities mean to me?
Although Digital Humanities (DH) is a complex field, its definition to me is simple: DH is a field that combines the humanities with digital technology,...
Rediscovering Rare Books Through Digital Humanities
By the end of this Master, I got to combine my traditional bibliographic knowledge with digital skills. Working with rare texts taught me that every...
From Ancient Texts to Digital Tools
This master’s course has been incredibly enriching, providing me with valuable knowledge about the history of books, how to create detailed descriptions, and skills in...