Historians say the application of modern computer science to the distant past helps draw connections across a broader swath of the historical record than would otherwise be possible, correcting distortions that come from analyzing history one document at a time. But it introduces distortions of its own, including the risk that machine learning will slip …
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How Artificial Intelligence Is Helping Historians Better Understand Our Past
Historians say the application of modern computer science to the distant past helps draw connections across a broader swath of the historical record than would otherwise be possible, correcting distortions that come from analyzing history one document at a time. But it introduces distortions of its own, including the risk that machine learning will slip …
Tennessee Historical Commission Unveils Online Database of Cemeteries
NOTE: This is a follow-up to my earlier article at https://eogn.com/page-18080/13159413. The newer article simply adds a few more details. The Tennessee Historical Commission has unveiled a new online database of cemeteries in the state. The Statewide Cemetery Map and the Tennessee Historic Cemetery Register are now available online in ArcGIS format for public use …