Editorial policy
History needs context, evidence and a clear distinction between records and recreations.
What a story should explain
Our editorial standard is to explain what happened, what led to it and why it mattered. A date or a dramatic image alone is not enough. Interpretations and disputed details should be distinguished from established facts, with uncertainty stated clearly.
Sources and further reading
Source lists let readers check claims and explore the subject. Original records, museums, archives and scholarly work should be preferred where available. A source must support the claim it accompanies; adding a link does not replace checking the evidence.
Images and AI recreations
An AI-generated scene is an illustration, not evidence of how a historical moment looked. Images marked as AI-generated are labeled on the article. Archival images should carry their available credit and context. AI assistance does not remove the need to verify dates, names, quotations and claims.
Dates and corrections
The event date identifies the historical event. Publication and update dates describe the article on this website. An update date records a saved change, not an independent historical review.
Older stories are being brought toward these standards. If you find an error or a missing credit, send a correction with the article link and supporting evidence.