Emilia-Romagna digitizes 145 historical periodicals from 1698 to 1955

The Emilia-Romagna region has kicked off a major digitization project, backed by over €3 million from Pnrr funds. This initiative will transform 145 historical newspapers from municipal libraries in cities like Piacenza, Parma, and Bologna into digital formats. Some of the noteworthy titles include La Rana, La Voce della democrazia, and Gazzetta di Bologna, spanning from 1698 to 1955. The cutoff date of 1955 was chosen to adhere to copyright restrictions, as the project is set to finish in December 2025. Mauro Felicori, the Culture and Landscape Assessor, pointed out that this will broaden access to a rich cultural heritage, particularly highlighting 19th-century political and satirical works.