1. Corrie Avila, Elizabeth DeZulueta, Sofia Mukhanov, Maarja-LiisaSokk Exploring the History of Venice:Relics, Records, and Relations

2. Historical Resources Archaeology Manuscripts Genetic Research

3. Manuscripts Manuscripts

4. Venice State Archive Contains an unbroken history of Venice Live archive expanding Receiving new records

5. Manuscripts 78+ kilometers of shelving Records are fragile 1000+ years old Written on parchment

6. Redundant Research Process Scholar 1 Chooses Manuscript Research in Study Room Obtain Manuscript Search Shelves Produce Transcription Request Manuscript

7. Redundant Research Process Scholar 2 Chooses Manuscript Research in Study Room Obtain SAME Manuscript Search Shelves Produce Transcription Request SAME Manuscript

8. Redundant Research Process Scholar 3 Chooses Manuscript Research in Study Room Obtain SAME Manuscript Search Shelves Produce Transcription Request SAME Manuscript

9. Individualistic Researching Scholar 3 Scholar 1 Scholar 2  

10. Results of Over Usage Manuscripts are deteriorating Some kept from public use Losing information Risk of ruining historic records

11. Ongoing Efforts for Change: Project Divenire Collection of digital reproductions Online and publicly available

12. SiASVe: SistemaInformativo dell’ ArchivodiStatodiVenezia Online index of records Creator, keywords, and short description Ongoing Efforts for Change

13. SiASVe& Divenire uScript Searchable database Descriptions of manuscripts Digital reproductions of manuscripts Available online Searchable database Descriptions of manuscripts Digital reproductions of manuscripts Available online Database of transcriptions Open source Cumulative and collaborative The Promise of uScript

14. anno? Scholar 1 Search a an ann anno

16. I In In n no nom nomi nomin nomine nomine d do dom domi domin domini domini Marie Transcription Assistant

17. Contribution Accountant Scholar 1

18. domini Scholar 2 Search d do dom domi domin domini

19. Archival Assistant

20. I In In n no nom nomi nomin nomine nomine d do dom domi domin domini domini n no nos nost nostr nostri nostri Marie Transcription Assistant

21. M Ma Mar Mari Maries Marie Maries Transcription Assistant

22. Contribution Accountant Scholar 1 Scholar 2

23. domini Scholar 3 Search d do dom domi domin domini

24. Archival Assistant

25. Marie

26. Contribution Accountant Scholar 1 Scholar 2 Scholar 3

27. uScript: A Solution Archival Assistant Contribution Accountant Transcription Assistant Searches Manuscripts and Transcriptions Automatic Correlation Boxing Transcribe manuscripts into program Learn handwriting  Automatic Transcriptions Rates Users and Transcriptions Promotes Accuracy

28. Goal of uScript uScript’s promise Reduce redundancy Facilitate transcriptions Provide a cumulative and collaborative database Gradually transcribe the entire archive

29. WPI’s Contribution: uScript Scholar 3 Scholar 1 Scholar 2

30. Implementing uScript Not Complete: need resources Program is unfinished Grants not received Labor and usage are not promoted 0% 100%

31. uScript Website Reorganizing website Updating information

32. Our Project Advancing uScript Code WPI Career Development Center Summer internships School projects Computer Science Interactive Media and Game Development

33. Archaeology

34. Excavations in Venice

36. Excavation Process Photographing the site before digging. Describing the site before digging. Photographing and describing any artifacts found at the site.

37. Excavation Process Ground Layer = 100 Dig next layer (at their discretion) Next layer = 101

39. Necessary Forms UnitaStratigrafica Indice di Foto SchedaOrganica SchedaSceleto

40. File Reports

41. Compiling Data into Reports

70. Android Application using Layar

71. Information about sites up to 5 km from user

77. Genetic Genealogy

78. Origins of the ancient Veneti? ?

79. Current Theories of Veneti Origins Lusatia Theory Modern-day: Germany, Poland, and Czech Republic Brittany-Wales Theory Modern-day: France and England Paphlagonia Theory Modern-day: Turkey

80. Genetic Genealogy ? 1000 AD 2010AD

81. The Science of Genetic Genealogy: DNA DNA : Adenine, Cytosine, Guanine, Thymine A-T T-A C-G G-C

82. nucleotides < gene < chromosome < nuclear DNA

83. Genes within corresponding chromosomes recombine during cell division Recombinant X chromosomes can be inherited from either parent by a male or female

84. The Y chromosome is an exception Mutations Preserved

85. Genetic Locations of Interest = + coding DNA non-coding DNA

86. Genetic Locations of Interest Locations of interest for genetic markers Loci non-coding DNA

87. Genetic Markers mutations Short Tandem Repeats (STR) Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) ---ATTGATTGATTGATTG--- ---ACTGA--- vs. ---ACTAA---

88. Haplogroups ---ACTGA--- ---ACTAA--- haplogroup examples: R1a, J2, I1a

89. Haplogroups We all stemmed from one ancestor. ---ACTGA--- ---ACTAA--- How did certain groups of people diverge? When did they diverge? Where did they migrate?

90. Haplogroup Distribution

91. Genetic Genealogy

93. human migratory history

95. individual migration paths

96. anyone can test DNA

97. similar project: familytree.comExample: map of participant in R1a haplogroup

98. Missing Piece: Ancestors of Veneti ? 2008 Origins of the ancient Veneti (“Venets”) are unknown

99. Previous Work by WPI 122 valid DNA samples in Venice Created map of theories Obtained data from Genographic Whatman Sterile Omni Swab Kit

100. Previous Study too much genetic variability from gene flow inconclusive results

101. Our Work 1. Determination of locations for new genetic research 2. Plan of DNA collection 3. Organization of research for future studies

102. Determining Significant Locations evidence of the Venets throughout Europe links to their ancient migration

103. Geographical Distribution of Evidence archaeology example: burial urns

104. Geographical Distribution of Evidence mythology example: deity worship

105. Geographical Distribution of Evidence other: scholars, traditions, documents, other finds

106. Target Locations Wales Lusatia Brittany Slovenia Veneto Paphlagonia

107. Our Work 1. Determination of locations for new genetic research 2. Plan of DNA collection 3. Organization of research for future studies

108. Plan of DNA Collection 100 100 100 100 Organized collection & established means for future analysis

109. Genetic Comparison to Veneto Veneto Lagole Mel Montebelluna Auronzo Belluno 100

111. 18+,

112. born in “given” region,

113. parents born in same region,

114. grandparents born in same region3 generations in region

115. Future Genetic Analysis: Compare and correlate genetic data Establish relations ? ? ?

116. Genetic Genealogy ? Support with historical and archaeological research

117. ?

118. Facilitating Historical Research Transcriptional Tools Genetic Research Tools Archaeological Tools

119. Questions or Comments?