The Deaths Archive: A Digital Index for Discovering and Exploring Biographical Information About Deceased People
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: This report introduces The Deaths Archive, an independent digital platform designed to improve the discovery and accessibility of publicly available biographical information about deceased individuals. The platform organizes biographical records, primarily based on Wikipedia, into a searchable digital archive. Users can explore individuals by name, date of death, year, and occupation. The report describes the project's objectives, information sources, organizational approach, search and discovery capabilities, potential applications in historical research and genealogy, and methodological limitations. The Deaths Archive is intended to serve as a complementary discovery resource for historians, genealogists, educators, students, and anyone interested in exploring biographical and historical information. Project website: https://thedeathsarchive.com
Author: Epstein, Shai
Language: English
Subfield: Literature and Literary Theory
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7225460508