The Center for the Revival of Heritage Organizes a Discussion Panel “Reshaping the Historical Research Methodology with Artificial Intelligence.”
The Baghdad Documentation Department at the Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage, University of Baghdad, organized a discussion panel on Tuesday,17/3/2026,entitled “Reshaping the Historical Research Methodology with Artificial Intelligence.” The panel was attended by a number of researchers and faculty members interested in historical studies.
The lecture was delivered by Assistant Professor Dr. Raheem Farhan Saddam, a faculty member at the Center. He discussed the major transformations taking place in historical research methodology in light of the rapid developments in artificial intelligence technologies, highlighting the role of these tools in analyzing historical sources, accelerating documentation processes, and opening new horizons for researchers to reinterpret the past with modern perspectives.
The lecturer emphasized that history remains a humanistic discipline grounded in interpretation and critical analysis. He noted that artificial intelligence cannot fully replace historians but provides advanced tools to enhance the efficiency of their work. He added that the integration of AI’s technical capabilities with human analytical insight can create a qualitative shift in understanding history—not only in re-reading the past but also in applying its lessons to build a more stable and informed future.
The lecture also included several interventions from attendees, discussing the challenges of employing AI in historical studies and the importance of maintaining scientific methodology and objectivity, alongside developing strategies to enhance researchers’ skills in line with these technological transformations. The session concluded with an emphasis on the importance of continuing such academic events, which contribute to the development of scholarly research and strengthen the integration between the humanities and modern technologies.
