Testing New Methodologies and Approaches in Legal History Research
Abstract
This paper explores the integration of digital tools in the field of legal history research, focusing on the Zettelkasten method and the Obsidian software for analyzing historical legal biographies. The research centers on the jurist Almachio Diniz, using hemerographic sources from Brazil’s National Library to reconstruct his life and work. By adopting the Zettelkasten method, originally systematized by Niklas Luhmann, the research leverages interconnected notes and smart note-taking techniques. The Obsidian software enhances the organization and analysis of vast documentary sources, revealing new patterns and relationships within historical data. The study highlights the importance of digital humanities in reshaping legal historiography and emphasizes the need to incorporate these methodologies into academic curricula to better prepare future jurists for contemporary challenges in legal research.
Keywords: Digital Humanities, Digital Legal History, Zettelkasten Method, Obsidian Software, Almachio Diniz Biography
How to Cite:
Gouveia, H. C. & Zanino, L. B., (2025) “ Testing New Methodologies and Approaches in Legal History Research ”, Journal for Digital Legal History 4(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.21825/dlh.90453
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Funding
- Name
- Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado da Bahia
- FundRef ID
- http://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100006181
- Name
- Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz
- FundRef ID
- http://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100020648
- Funding ID
- 073.6768.2024.0004656-92
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