Zhivannah Cole, studying towards a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in History
"As a historian, you need to keep relevant. Digital history is a practical application of my interests and skills that gives something back to the academic community of New Zealand. At present, consulting the manuscript has to be done at UC and requires the use of a temperature-controlled room. Potential readers also require good Latin and grasp of mid-15th-century handwriting. When the Canterbury Roll project is finished, people will be able to view the roll from anywhere in the world and read it in English. They will also be able to distinguish with ease between the various scribes that wrote it. Digital technology is a way of giving people access to history and allowing for new modes of engagement."
