Editorial Policy

Book of World History publishes long-form articles on world history for a general audience. This policy explains how our content is created and the standards we hold it to. Our goal is simple: history that is accurate, clearly sourced, and accessible.

Our mission

We aim to make rigorously researched history readable for everyone, with a deliberately global perspective that moves beyond a single cultural lens. We prioritize substance over speed and accuracy over volume.

Who writes our content

Book of World History is an independent publication. Its articles are currently researched, written, and edited by its founder rather than by a large newsroom. We think readers deserve to know who stands behind what they read — even, as here, when that is one person working carefully rather than a team. Every article carries a byline linking to an author profile that describes the writer’s background and areas of focus.

Research and sourcing

Our articles are built from reputable sources. Where practical we favor:

• Primary sources — original documents, inscriptions, and contemporaneous records.
• Peer-reviewed scholarship — academic books and journal articles.
• Reputable institutions — museums, universities, and recognized reference works.

Many articles include a References / Further Reading section listing key sources so readers can verify claims and read further.

Review before publishing

Because this is an independent, single-author publication, there is no separate editorial board — so we are careful not to pretend otherwise. Instead, every article goes through a deliberate self-review before it is published: each substantive factual claim (names, dates, places, and the sequence of events) is checked against the reputable sources cited in the article, and anything that cannot be supported is removed or rewritten. Each article is also re-read for clarity and balance. Our detailed approach to verifying claims is described in our Fact-Checking Policy.

Accuracy and the limits of historical knowledge

History is interpretive, and scholarship evolves. Where dates, attributions, or interpretations are contested or uncertain, we aim to say so rather than present a single version as settled.

Updates and revisions

We revisit articles as new discoveries and scholarship emerge. Substantive updates are reflected in the article’s “last updated” date. When we correct an error, we follow our Corrections Policy.

Editorial independence and funding

Book of World History is supported by advertising. Advertising and any affiliate or sponsored arrangements do not influence our editorial judgment, the topics we cover, or the conclusions we reach. For details on how we handle data and advertising, see our Privacy Policy.

Use of AI tools

We use AI tools in a limited, assistive way — for example, to help with an early draft, to rephrase an awkward sentence, or to catch typos. AI is never the final authority on any historical claim. The research, the choice of sources, the fact-checking, and the final review of every article are done by a human, who is responsible for its accuracy. No article is published on the basis of AI output alone.

Contact

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