Editorial standard
Follow the evidence.
Then tell the story.
Good history is not the longest list of facts. It is a useful question answered honestly and with sources readers can inspect.
How we research
We compare primary public records, historical documents, regional reporting, institutional archives, original statistics, and other independent sources. We distinguish between confirmed facts, competing interpretations, and unresolved questions.
AI-assisted, not AI-unchecked
AI may assist with finding source material, organizing evidence, and preparing drafts. Before publication, we check consequential claims, dates, numbers, quoted language, geographic boundaries, and image permissions. An independent content review and editorial decision are required for published articles. If strong evidence is missing, the story is postponed or dropped.
Attribution and rights
Articles link to their important sources. Public online access does not grant permission to republish an image or long passages of text. We only reproduce materials under an appropriate license or permission and credit them as required.
Correcting the record
When credible new evidence shows a published claim is wrong or misleading, we correct or clarify the text and mark the update. See the corrections policy.