This article examines the use of digital tools in research related to and the teaching of Byzantine Studies,a field with a strong scholarly tradition but often limited resources.Drawing on personal experiences from th...This article examines the use of digital tools in research related to and the teaching of Byzantine Studies,a field with a strong scholarly tradition but often limited resources.Drawing on personal experiences from the University of Cologne,the authors present a case study which considers how digital approaches might contribute to the field’s sustainability and broader accessibility.This case study focuses on two initiatives–DigiByzSeal and DiBS–which apply digital methods to related areas such as sigillography,epigraphy,numismatics,and manuscript studies,particularly in the context of teaching.Special attention is given to a workshop hosted by the Institute for the History of Ancient Civilizations(IHAC),Northeast Normal University(NENU)in Changchun(China),where students–many of whom being new to the subject–tested XML-based tools in a classroom setting.The article looks at how this workshop functioned in practice and argues that using digital methods in teaching not only raises the profile of Byzantine Studies but also contributes to broader methodological innovation in the Humanities.展开更多
This paper explores the evolving landscape of digital resources in Greek epigraphy.A selection of digital projects is examined for its structure,accessibility,and scholarly utility,with a critical focus on completenes...This paper explores the evolving landscape of digital resources in Greek epigraphy.A selection of digital projects is examined for its structure,accessibility,and scholarly utility,with a critical focus on completeness,editorial policy,and economic sustainability.The analysis reveals tensions between openaccess ideals and the realities of commercial publishing,as well as challenges posed by short-term funding and limited project scopes.The paper also considers the integration of artificial intelligence tools,notably Ithaca,assessing their potential and current limitations.Emphasis is placed on the pedagogical impact of digital resources,showing how they empower a new generation of students and democratize access to source material.Ultimately,the study underscores the necessity of balancing innovation with scholarly rigor,advocating for ongoing critical reflection to ensure the meaningful development of digital epigraphy in both research and education.展开更多
基金supported by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft(DFG),Award Number:469385434the Agence Nationale de la Recherche(ANR),Award Number:ANR-21-FRAL-0008the VolkswagenStiftung,Award Number:9B 191.
文摘This article examines the use of digital tools in research related to and the teaching of Byzantine Studies,a field with a strong scholarly tradition but often limited resources.Drawing on personal experiences from the University of Cologne,the authors present a case study which considers how digital approaches might contribute to the field’s sustainability and broader accessibility.This case study focuses on two initiatives–DigiByzSeal and DiBS–which apply digital methods to related areas such as sigillography,epigraphy,numismatics,and manuscript studies,particularly in the context of teaching.Special attention is given to a workshop hosted by the Institute for the History of Ancient Civilizations(IHAC),Northeast Normal University(NENU)in Changchun(China),where students–many of whom being new to the subject–tested XML-based tools in a classroom setting.The article looks at how this workshop functioned in practice and argues that using digital methods in teaching not only raises the profile of Byzantine Studies but also contributes to broader methodological innovation in the Humanities.
文摘This paper explores the evolving landscape of digital resources in Greek epigraphy.A selection of digital projects is examined for its structure,accessibility,and scholarly utility,with a critical focus on completeness,editorial policy,and economic sustainability.The analysis reveals tensions between openaccess ideals and the realities of commercial publishing,as well as challenges posed by short-term funding and limited project scopes.The paper also considers the integration of artificial intelligence tools,notably Ithaca,assessing their potential and current limitations.Emphasis is placed on the pedagogical impact of digital resources,showing how they empower a new generation of students and democratize access to source material.Ultimately,the study underscores the necessity of balancing innovation with scholarly rigor,advocating for ongoing critical reflection to ensure the meaningful development of digital epigraphy in both research and education.
