Abstract

The Malach Center for Visual History in Prague, Czech Republic, is an access point for audiovisual sources and data that aims at facilitating interdisciplinary usage of Holocaust survivors’ testimonies. Serving both researchers and engaged members of the public, the Center implements advanced computational linguistic tools in research and educational projects. The presentation will introduce the Center’s activities, along with the tools currently in use.

All are invited to attend. Refreshments will be provided.

This talk is co-sponsored by the Yale Digital Humanities Laboratory and Fortunoff Video Archive for Holocaust Testimonies.

Bio

Jiří Kocián is the leading coordinator of the Malach Center for Visual History, as well as a researcher and lecturer in the Department of Russian and East European studies at Charles University. His work engages modern history, Jewish minorities, identity building, and post-communist transformation in South-East Europe.