Digitization of printed matter plays a key role in the preservation and access to historical sources of information. Recently, MyHeritage, a well-known genealogical research service, introduced a new project. OldNews.com is an online archive of publications primarily from the 1800s and 1900s.
OldNews.com was launched to preserve and access valuable historical sources such as newspapers and magazines covering a wide range of topics and events. The service offers access to publications from various countries, including the USA, Canada, Great Britain, Austria, the Netherlands and Australia. These are both large international publications and local newspapers from small towns.
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The great thing about OldNews.com is its accessibility. The site offers content in 11 languages, including English, French, German, Dutch, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese. This makes the service accessible to an international audience, allowing users from different countries to access this unique database.
Using the site's powerful search engine, users can easily find information about a specific person or event. Search results include thumbnail images of articles that allow you to get a quick overview of the information found. In addition, users can view articles in their entirety, print or download documents to their device for further analysis or storage.
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"This is just the beginning. We have an incredible array of additional content and features, as well as ambitious plans to make OldNews the number one online repository for international historical publications outside of the English-speaking world,” said MyHeritage CEO and founder Gilad Japhet.
This service not only preserves the heritage of past generations, but also makes it available to anyone interested in learning about the past.
Source: oldnews.com
