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How to research history with
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Working guides on finding primary sources, fact-checking historical claims, and using AI without losing the rigor. A new post every week.
Michael Jackson 2005 Trial Transcripts: What the Court Documents Actually Show
Netflix's 'The Verdict' is number one worldwide. The biopic just hit VOD. Here is what the 2005 trial transcripts, FBI Vault files, and court documents actually show, and where to read them for free.
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America at 250: What the Founding Era Primary Sources Actually Say
America turns 250 in 2026. The internet is full of Founder quotes. Most of them are wrong. Here's what the primary sources actually say, and where to read them for free.
May 22, 2026 · 12 min read
Research MethodsIs Homer’s Odyssey Real? What Primary Sources Can (and Can’t) Prove
The Odyssey is trending, and the internet is mixing myth, history, and made-up facts. Here’s what primary sources can actually support, what they can’t, and how to verify claims yourself.
May 14, 2026 · 8 min read
Research MethodsWhy Primary Sources Matter More Than Ever in the AI Era
AI can write a confident essay about any historical event. It can also invent half the citations. Here is why primary sources matter more than they ever have.
May 2, 2026 · 8 min read
Research MethodsUncovering Historical Truth in the Age of Misinformation
Misinformation now spreads at the speed of a click. Here is how primary and secondary sources, plus the right tools, let you verify history for yourself.
October 9, 2024 · 6 min read
Research MethodsTips for Effective Primary Source Research
A short, working guide to finding, evaluating, and organising primary sources for students, teachers, and anyone doing history seriously.
September 30, 2023 · 5 min read
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