Join us for the 2026 Dear colleagues, students, and friends, GHI 6th Forum! This session introduces the GHI Pillar Humans and Their Literatures, in particular two projects The Atlas of Human Literatures and World Poetries of the Neighborhood: A Living Digital Anthology.  6th GHI Forum Title: Humans and Their Literatures Date: Jan 9, 2026, 10:00–11:30 AM EST Where: Online (Zoom Registration Link: https://mit.zoom.us/meeting/register/JuVq42vrQZinmPQ9GctY0g) Speakers: Ugo Mondini, Michael Angerer, Marina Bazzani, Di Wang, Wiebke Denecke  【Abstract】 Today, thanks to expanding translation efforts and digital resources, literature is more widely available than ever. However, the study of literature as a global phenomenon is still restricted to a few well-established traditions in major world languages. This forum addresses the ways in which the GHI’s newly rebuilt pillar Humans and Their Literatures plans to respond to this challenge and opportunity. We will be introducing our two new projects: The Atlas of Human Literatures and World Poetries of the Neighborhood. The Atlas of Human Literatures aims to build an interactive, open-source map of global literatures. As a digital atlas, it will visualize human literatures as they emerge, transform, and connect across time and space. Initial work will focus on designing a strategy and platform that […]