The Culturomics Project

The Culturomics Project is a research initiative that analyzes large collections of digitized books, newspapers, and other texts to study cultural and societal trends over time. By examining the frequency and context of words and phrases across vast amounts of written material, researchers can identify patterns in language, ideas, and values, revealing how culture evolves. This approach combines computational techniques with historical analysis, providing insights into shifts in topics, influence of historical events, and changes in public interests, all through the lens of extensive textual data.