Benjamin van der Linde

Dr. Benjamin van der Linde is a Research Associate working on the BMBF-funded 'Coloured Maps' project at the Stiftung Hanseatisches Wirtschaftsarchiv, affiliated with the University of Hamburg's Cluster of Excellence 'Understanding Written Artefacts'. His research focuses on historical cartography and digital preservation techniques for cultural heritage materials.

His work emphasizes the technical analysis and conservation of colored historical maps, contributing to interdisciplinary research bridging material science and digital humanities. The 'Coloured Maps' project investigates pigment degradation and preservation strategies for cartographic artefacts.