The Salvetti Project: A Journey Toward Digital Approaches and Public History

Abstract

This article offers an in-depth exploration of The Salvetti Project, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to the digitisation and analysis of handwritten newsletters from the Medici Residents in London between 1640 and 1660. It chronicles the project’s development, emphasising its conceptual foundation and the collaborative efforts that brought it to fruition. The Salvetti Project merges academic scholarship with practical application, combining traditional research methods, digital approaches, and public history to create a comprehensive and accessible historical resource.

Keywords

• Anglo-Italian relationships. Digital scholarly edition. Early modern diplomacy. Florence. Handwritten newsletters. London. Media history. Public history