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Historical Google Doodles Data
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About
Google Doodles are special, temporary alterations of the Google logo that appear on its homepages to commemorate a wide array of holidays, events, achievements, and notable historical figures across various countries. These unique visual creations, designed by individuals known as 'Doodlers', are a testament to human creativity and have been a part of Google's identity since 1999. This dataset offers a detailed collection of these captivating images and their associated information, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring visual content, human artistry, and the cultural context behind these digital commemorations.
Columns
The dataset is primarily organised into two files,
list.csv and translations.csv, each containing distinct information.From
list.csv:year: The year in which the Doodle image was posted.month: The month in which the Doodle image was posted.day: The day of the month when the Doodle image was posted.name: A unique slug representing the name of the Doodle, which can be used to view details on the official Google Doodles website.title: The descriptive title of the Doodle image.query: Keywords associated with the Doodle, often reflecting its theme or subject.share_text: A short description, typically including a hashtag, designed for sharing.url: The URL linking directly to the Doodle image.alternate_url: An alternative URL for the Doodle image, if available.high_res_url: The URL for a high-resolution version of the Doodle image.high_res_width: The width of the high-resolution Doodle image in pixels.high_res_height: The height of the high-resolution Doodle image in pixels.
From
translations.csv:year: The year in which the Doodle image was posted.month: The month in which the Doodle image was posted.day: The day of the month when the Doodle image was posted.language: The target language of the translated blog post, indicated by a language code.query: Keywords pertinent to the translated content.hover_text: The alternative text displayed when hovering over the image.share_text: A brief description, including a hashtag, for sharing the translated content.blog_post: The HTML text of the associated blog post for the Doodle.
Distribution
The dataset is provided in CSV format and includes information from two primary files. The
list.csv file has a size of 2.71 MB and features 12 columns. It contains 6170 valid records, covering Doodle entries from 1999 to the present. The translations.csv file provides additional information regarding translated blog posts. The dataset is updated weekly, ensuring its continued relevance.Usage
This dataset is ideal for various applications, including:
- Image generation and recognition: Analysing Doodle images to recognise features and contexts.
- Time series analysis: Studying trends and patterns in Google Doodles over time, given its weekly updates and historical coverage.
- Text mining: Extracting insights from Doodle titles, queries, share texts, and translated blog posts.
- Cultural and historical research: Exploring how different holidays, events, and historical figures are commemorated globally through visual art.
- Linguistic analysis: Examining the variations in descriptions and blog posts across different languages.
- Studying human creativity: Understanding the evolution of design and creative expression within a structured framework.
Coverage
The dataset covers Google Doodles from October 1999 to the current date, with a consistent weekly update frequency. The included Doodles commemorate events and figures from various countries, reflecting a global geographic scope. While specific demographic targeting within the main Doodle entries is not explicitly detailed, the
translations.csv file indicates a reach across multiple languages, implying a broad international audience. The data provides a historical record of over 5000 Doodles.License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
This dataset is suitable for:
- Data scientists and machine learning practitioners: For tasks involving image classification, feature extraction, and natural language processing.
- Academics and researchers: In fields such as art history, cultural studies, linguistics, and digital humanities.
- Content creators and marketers: To understand trends in visual communication and cultural relevance.
- Developers: For building applications that showcase historical Doodles or analyse their content.
- Anyone interested in digital art, cultural phenomena, or large-scale human creative output.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Google Doodles Collection
- Global Doodle Archive
- Google Doodles: A Chronicle of Creativity
- Historical Google Doodles Data
- The Doodle Project
Attributes
Original Data Source:Historical Google Doodles Data
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