Overview
[AI Summary]: This blog post explores the strategic value of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) methodologies in digital humanities research. Written by junior researcher Erick Mendoza, it examines how publicly available digital sources—from government databases and social media to satellite imagery and digitized archives—can be systematically collected, validated, and analyzed to address information needs across journalism, academic research, human rights documentation, and corporate intelligence. The article highlights case studies from Forensic Architecture (Gaza medical infrastructure destruction) and Bellingcat (TikTok human trafficking scams), while discussing ethical considerations around privacy and surveillance in open-source research.
- Author: Erick Mendoza
- Published: November 3, 2025
- Platform: Red de Humanidades Digitales (RedHD) Blog
- Language: Spanish
- License: CC BY 4.0