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Harvard Releases a Dataset that Contains a Book Collection of 394 Million Titles
Harvard Releases a Dataset that Contains a Book Collection of 394 Million Titles Harvard University has released a dataset called Institutional Books 1.0, containing over 394 million records of library books. The dataset includes nearly one million books in 254 languages, dating back to the 15th century, with the largest concentration from the 19th century. […]
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From censorship to curiosity: Pope Francis’ appreciation for the power of history and books
From censorship to curiosity: Pope Francis’ appreciation for the power of history and books Pope Francis delivers the Angelus noon prayer in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, on Nov. 10, 2024. AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia In January 2025, while doing research at the Vatican archives, I heard Pope Francis’ Sunday prayers in St. Peter’s Square. […]
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