The document summarizes efforts to research the history of Venice through various means including manuscripts, archaeology, and genetic genealogy. It describes the Venice State Archive which contains over 1000 years of records in need of transcription. It proposes a digital transcription program called uScript that would allow collaborative transcription of manuscripts to reduce redundancy and facilitate research. It also discusses using genetic genealogy to study the origins of the ancient Veneti people by collecting DNA samples from targeted locations and comparing them to samples from the Veneto region. The goal is to integrate genetic data with historical and archaeological evidence to better understand Venetian history.

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

2. Historical ResourcesArchaeologyManuscriptsGenetic Research

3. ManuscriptsManuscripts

4. Venice State ArchiveContains an unbroken history of VeniceLive archiveexpandingReceiving new records

5. Manuscripts78+ kilometers of shelvingRecords are fragile1000+ years oldWritten on parchment

6. Redundant Research ProcessScholar 1 Chooses ManuscriptResearch in Study RoomObtain ManuscriptSearch ShelvesProduce TranscriptionRequest Manuscript

7. Redundant Research ProcessScholar 2 Chooses ManuscriptResearch in Study RoomObtain SAME ManuscriptSearch ShelvesProduce TranscriptionRequest SAME Manuscript

8. Redundant Research ProcessScholar 3 Chooses ManuscriptResearch in Study RoomObtain SAME ManuscriptSearch ShelvesProduce TranscriptionRequest SAME Manuscript

9. Individualistic ResearchingScholar 3Scholar 1Scholar 2

10. Results of Over UsageManuscripts are deterioratingSome kept from public useLosing informationRisk of ruining historic records

11. Ongoing Efforts for Change: Project DivenireCollection of digital reproductionsOnline and publicly available

12. SiASVe: SistemaInformativo dell’ ArchivodiStatodiVeneziaOnline index of recordsCreator, keywords, and short description Ongoing Efforts for Change

13. SiASVe& DivenireuScriptSearchable databaseDescriptions of manuscriptsDigital reproductions of manuscriptsAvailable onlineSearchable databaseDescriptions of manuscriptsDigital reproductions of manuscriptsAvailable onlineDatabase of transcriptionsOpen sourceCumulative and collaborativeThe Promise of uScript

14. anno?Scholar 1Searchaanannanno

16. IInInnnonomnominominnominenomineddodomdomidomindominidominiMarieTranscription Assistant

17. ContributionAccountantScholar 1

18. dominiScholar 2Searchddodomdomidomindomini

19. Archival Assistant

20. IInInnnonomnominominnominenomineddodomdomidomindominidomininnonosnostnostrnostrinostriMarieTranscription Assistant

21. MMaMarMariMariesMarieMariesTranscription Assistant

22. ContributionAccountantScholar 1Scholar 2

23. dominiScholar 3Searchddodomdomidomindomini

24. Archival Assistant

25. Marie

26. ContributionAccountantScholar 1Scholar 2Scholar 3

27. uScript: A SolutionArchival AssistantContributionAccountantTranscription AssistantSearches Manuscripts and TranscriptionsAutomatic Correlation BoxingTranscribe manuscripts into programLearn handwriting  Automatic TranscriptionsRates Users and TranscriptionsPromotes Accuracy

28. Goal of uScriptuScript’s promiseReduce redundancyFacilitate transcriptionsProvide a cumulative and collaborative databaseGradually transcribe the entire archive

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

30. Implementing uScriptNot Complete: need resourcesProgram is unfinishedGrants not receivedLabor and usage are not promoted0%100%

31. uScript WebsiteReorganizing websiteUpdating information

32. Our ProjectAdvancing uScript CodeWPI Career Development CenterSummer internshipsSchool projectsComputer ScienceInteractive Media and Game Development

33. Archaeology

34. Excavations in Venice

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

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

39. Necessary FormsUnitaStratigraficaIndice di FotoSchedaOrganicaSchedaSceleto

40. File Reports

41. Compiling Data into Reports

69. Significant Archaeology inVenicepromote public interest in archaeology

70. Android Application using Layar

71. Information about sites up to 5 km from user

72. Display of images and factual information about site

77. Genetic Genealogy

78. Origins of the ancient Veneti??

79. Current Theories of Veneti OriginsLusatia TheoryModern-day: Germany, Poland, and Czech RepublicBrittany-Wales TheoryModern-day: France and EnglandPaphlagonia TheoryModern-day: Turkey

80. Genetic Genealogy?1000 AD2010AD

81. The Science of Genetic Genealogy: DNADNA :Adenine, Cytosine, Guanine, Thymine A-TT-AC-GG-C

82. nucleotides< gene< chromosome< nuclear DNA

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

84. The Y chromosome is an exceptionMutations Preserved

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

86. Genetic Locations of InterestLocations of interest for genetic markersLocinon-coding DNA

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

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

89. HaplogroupsWe 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

92. Genographic Project5 year contract

93. human migratory history

94. novel technologyGenographic ProjectDNA from thousands of people

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?2008Origins of the ancient Veneti (“Venets”) are unknown

99. Previous Work by WPI122 valid DNA samples in VeniceCreated map of theoriesObtained data from GenographicWhatman Sterile Omni Swab Kit

100. Previous Studytoo much genetic variability from gene flowinconclusive results

101. Our Work1. Determination of locations for new genetic research2. Plan of DNA collection3. Organization of research for future studies

102. Determining Significant Locationsevidence of the Venets throughout Europelinks to their ancient migration

103. Geographical Distribution of Evidencearchaeology example: burial urns

104. Geographical Distribution of Evidencemythology example: deity worship

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

106. Target LocationsWalesLusatiaBrittanySloveniaVenetoPaphlagonia

107. Our Work1. Determination of locations for new genetic research2. Plan of DNA collection3. Organization of research for future studies

108. Plan of DNA Collection100100100100Organized collection & established means for future analysis

109. Genetic Comparison to VenetoVenetoLagoleMelMontebellunaAuronzoBelluno100