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The evolution of Kaom.net 
Chinese Language, DH in Practice, Sinology, Workflow

The evolution of Kaom.net 

Guyin xiaojing 古音小鏡 is a database that gathers data and tools for Old Chinese linguistics, but not exclusively. I previously … Continue reading The evolution of Kaom.net 

Databases of premodern Chinese manuscripts and languages upped their game. 
DH in General, DH in Practice, Sinology, Uncategorized

Databases of premodern Chinese manuscripts and languages upped their game. 

And they are playing to win. In a post from 2021, I introduced the database Guyin xiaojiing 古音小鏡 (Little Mirrors … Continue reading Databases of premodern Chinese manuscripts and languages upped their game. 

Pressbook for teaching
DH in General, DH in Practice, Teaching, Workflow

Pressbook for teaching

I never thought I’d used the phrase that is coming up, but here we are.  I am old enough to … Continue reading Pressbook for teaching

The Art of Notetaking
DH in General, DH in Practice

The Art of Notetaking

For quite a few years, digital creators have invented and shaped many note-taking apps. Some of my colleagues touched already … Continue reading The Art of Notetaking

Navigating the Dunhuang Manuscripts Databases
Chinese Language, DH in Practice, Online Resources

Navigating the Dunhuang Manuscripts Databases

The Mogao Caves nearby Dunhuang were one of the most exceptional discoveries of the 20th century. Their textual, artistic and … Continue reading Navigating the Dunhuang Manuscripts Databases

More inclusive, more active, more digital. The Digital Orientalist 2022/2023
Housekeeping

More inclusive, more active, more digital. The Digital Orientalist 2022/2023

We are back. And we are excited. As more and more activities resume in-person after all around the world, the … Continue reading More inclusive, more active, more digital. The Digital Orientalist 2022/2023

Editors, Contributors, and What we do at the Digital Orientalist
DH in Practice

Editors, Contributors, and What we do at the Digital Orientalist

A driving idea behind our magazine is direct experience: If you want to learn DH, why not immediately write about … Continue reading Editors, Contributors, and What we do at the Digital Orientalist

Infrastructures. The Digital Orientalist’s 2022 online conference.
Conference, DH in General, DH in Practice, Workflow

Infrastructures. The Digital Orientalist’s 2022 online conference.

The following is the schedule of the Digital Orientalist’s 2022 Zoom conference “Infrastructures.” You can find titles and abstracts here; … Continue reading Infrastructures. The Digital Orientalist’s 2022 online conference.

Infrastructures. The Digital Orientalist’s 2022 Conference
Conference, DH in General

Infrastructures. The Digital Orientalist’s 2022 Conference

The Digital Orientalist’s conference is approaching. Join us on June 25th for a series of talks presenting new ideas and … Continue reading Infrastructures. The Digital Orientalist’s 2022 Conference

Of fonts and men. A few thoughts
Chinese Language, DH in General, DH in Practice, Sinology

Of fonts and men. A few thoughts

In my most recent post, I overviewed how fonts operate, and the steps involved in transforming unknown orthographic structures in … Continue reading Of fonts and men. A few thoughts

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