Sources are our way of peering into the past, but the various kinds all present their own benefits and difficulties. The first distinction to make is between primary and secondary … See more

However cool actual sources from times gone by may be, we cannot simply assume that … See more

Some examples of primary written sources are contemporary letters, eyewitness accounts, official documents, political declarations and decrees, administrative texts, and h… See more

Epigraphy refers to the study of inscriptions engraved upon various surfaces such as stone, metal, wood, clay tablets, or even wax, which may vary hugely in length from mere abbre… See more

Benefits – made to last; indicate structure of societies The daily lives of people become visible through the remains of their houses and the buildings they made use of, such as courts o… See more