It was wonderful connecting with the digital humanities community at #DHBenelux! Our Chair of the Board, @caromein.bsky.social, presented a poster exploring how the Transkribus cooperative balances community needs, long-term sustainability, and open access.

If you’re working with historical sources and want to better understand what current AI methods can (and cannot) realistically do in practice, join us this September for #TUC2026 at the University of Passau! Early Bird tickets (25% off) end this Sunday, May 31st. 👉 tuc.transkribus.org/tickets

“What can Visual Language Models (not) do for document analysis?” Join keynote speaker Vincent Christlein (FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg) at #TUC2026 for a closer look at lightweight and open AI models, hybrid pipelines, and what actually works in practice for historical documents! More: buff.ly/zaLHFZo

Is AI leaving non-Latin scripts behind?  Alíz Horváth joins us as Keynote speaker at #TUC2026 to discuss the gap in non-Latin script support and the future of inclusive text recognition! 👉 Take a look at the full programme: tuc.transkribus.org/programme

When is an LLM enough for historical documents — and when isn't it? That's the core question archivists, DH researchers, and the team behind Transkribus will be answering in Passau from 21–23 September! View the programme and join us: tuc.transkribus.org/programme

A coffee-break chat that turned into a research collab, or the collective energy of a group training a model together in real-time — sometimes the best parts of the TUC are the things we didn't plan in advance 🦋 What's your favourite TUC memory?

It was a pleasure to host our Transkribus workshop at @utaustin.bsky.social - a huge thank you to everyone who joined us!

For #ManuscriptMonday, we’re looking at a Liber de natura rerum, a type of medieval encyclopedia that aimed to describe and explain the natural world, often illustrated with detailed miniatures. "Der naturen bloeme" is the earliest surviving example of this genre in Middle Dutch!

🚨 Big news: We`ve finally cracked the code! 🩺🤯 Introducing the Transkribus Doctor Model, trained to read even the squiggliest of prescription lines! #AprilFools 😉

Srečko Kosovel is considered one of Slovenia’s greatest poets. Now, thanks to a huge volunteer effort using Transkribus, his handwritten manuscripts have been transcribed and brought online via the Digital Library of Slovenia! Explore his work: www.dlib.si/static/kosov...

📢 Extension: #TUC2026 Call for Papers moved to 29 March! Submit a title & max. 300-word abstract for a chance to present your research in Passau. Speaker perks: ✅ 50% off conference tickets ✅ International audience ✅ Networking with Transkribus experts Submit: tuc.transkribus.org/call-for-pap...

This #ManuscriptMonday, we're looking at a 12th-century Bestiary. Legend said whales lured fish into their open mouths with a sweet scent. Only a decade ago, researchers documented whales waiting with open jaws as "trap-feeding"! ©️"On Whales" (1190s). Bodleian Library, via Wikimedia Commons

Shape the #TUC2026 programme - our Call for Papers is still open! Speaking at TUC is the best way to: 🤝 Connect with a global network of peers 🛠️ Refine your workflows through discussion 🔍 Get a first-hand look at new features Submit now and join us at the University of Passau: buff.ly/6rzX15X

#onthisday in 1616, the Vatican banned Copernicus’s "De revolutionibus orbium coelestium". 🚫Though it laid the groundwork for modern astronomy, both Catholic and Protestant leaders initially rejected the idea that the Earth orbits the Sun!

Half a million stories, research projects, and historical breakthroughs. 🌍 We are officially celebrating 500,000 Transkribus users! Thank you for being part of our journey! 🎉

The Call for Papers for #TUC2026 at the University of Passau is already open! We invite submissions on the role of specialised vs. general-purpose AI in research. Present your insights to the global Transkribus community. View formats and submit here: tuc.transkribus.org/call-for-pap...

📢 Save the Date: TUC 2026 @ University of Passau From 21–23 September 2026, we’re bringing the Transkribus User Conference to the beautiful University of Passau! Learn more and stay updated here: tuc.transkribus.org

#onthisday in 1492, Antonio de Nebrija is said to have presented the first grammar of a modern European language, Spanish, to Queen Isabella I. This work remains a fascinating example of early language standardisation!

Throughout history, New Year hasn’t always been celebrated on 31 December. Depending on the time and place, it has often marked the spring or autumn equinox, or even 25 December. However you celebrate the turning of the year today, we wish you a great start to the next one! 🎇

Gingerbread has a long history, from ancient Egypt and China, where spiced honeybreads were used in ceremonies and daily life, to medieval Europe, where spiced cakes became popular among the wealthy. Want to give history a taste? Try baking a 17th-century recipe yourself 👇

#onthisday in 1818, "Silent Night", written by Franz Xaver Gruber, was first performed at St. Nicholas' Church in Oberndorf, Austria. It has since become one of the most recorded Christmas songs in history and has been translated into around 300 languages. 🎄🎶

#OnThisDay in 1791, The Observer was founded. Now known as the world’s oldest Sunday paper, its early days were troubled: founder W.S. Bourne faced heavy debts, leading the paper to accept government subsidies for editorial influence. A reminder to consider context when evaluating historical media!

A total of 150 million document images have already been processed in Transkribus! Stacked on top of each other, they would form an impressive 15-kilometre-high tower—almost double the height of Mount Everest. 🏔️

Ready to get hands-on with Transkribus? We've scheduled a series of free webinars to show you best practices for using Transkribus. Find out more and register: www.transkribus.org/events

#Onthisday in 1897, Dr. Thomas Elkins secured a patent for his improved 'refrigerating apparatus', bringing us one step closer to our current household staple. While not the only way of cooling "articles liable to decay", Elkins’ invention was considered an improvement on other existing techniques.

A packed room today at #ICABarcelona2025! We just wrapped up our session on "Using Transkribus & AI to Transform Finding Aids into Searchable Data" and are excited for more great conversations and connections over the next few days.

Closing a project? You can now easily delete your own account right in the settings. But remember: there’s no need to delete if you plan to return! You can simply downgrade your plan to a free tier, or change the email address associated with your user. 💡

New to Transkribus? Then our upcoming Beginners' Webinars are just what you need. Tues 21 Oct: Webinar for Beginners in English Wed 22 Oct: Grundlagen Webinar auf Deutsch Both sessions start at 17.00 CET. Register at www.transkribus.org/events

This week, we're at #Archivistica, one of the largest European trade fairs for archives. Come join board members Andy Stauder and Michaela Prien, and Transkribus team member Helene Prokop, at booth number 6 for platform demonstrations, help with your project, and the chance to win a ScanTent 🤓

Fall is here, the leaves are turning, and Transkribus decided it’s time for a little wardrobe change. New look, same great functionality! 🍁💻