Editorial Guidelines

Style and Tone

The required style is neutral, informative, professional, journalistic, analytical, and structured.

• Narration: All articles must be written strictly in the third person. The use of "I," "we," or "you" is forbidden outside of direct quotations from sources.
• Objectivity: Content must present facts and evidence without emotional language or authorial bias. Avoid adverbs and adjectives that imply judgment (e.g., "unfortunately," "remarkably," "brilliantly").
• Clarity: Writing should be clear, concise, and accessible to a well-read audience without sacrificing academic rigor. Complex concepts should be explained simply.

Content Structure

To ensure consistency and readability, all long-form articles must follow a specific structure.

1. Title: Clear, descriptive, and neutral.
2. Subtitle (Optional): Provides additional context.
3. Introduction: Briefly introduces the topic, states the scope of the article, and outlines the key points to be discussed.
4. Body: The core of the article, presenting evidence, analysis, and historical context in a logical progression. Paragraphs should be well-organized and focus on a single idea.
5. Neutral Conclusion: Summarizes the key findings and evidence presented in the article without introducing new opinions or making prescriptive statements. It should reflect on the topic's historical significance.

Typical article length should be between 700 and 1,100 words.

Sourcing and Accuracy

All factual claims, figures, and direct quotations must be attributable to a reliable primary or secondary source. While we do not use inline citations in the final published text for readability, all sources must be documented internally and available for editorial review. Accuracy is paramount.

Forbidden Words and Phrases

To maintain our analytical focus and avoid a promotional or sensationalist tone, the following words and phrases are strictly forbidden in all content. This list is not exhaustive and is meant to be illustrative of a broader principle.

Commercial and Financial Language

This category is forbidden to prevent our historical analysis from being misconstrued as financial advice or promotion. We analyze business models, but do not use language that encourages personal financial speculation.

• money, profit, revenue, gains
• investment, investor, return on investment
• make money, bonus, cash, passive income

Promotional and "Call to Action" Language

Our publication is analytical, not promotional. We do not persuade the reader to take any action.

• guaranteed, fast, free, limited offer
• secret revealed, hidden strategy, instant result
• unbelievable discovery, shocking revelation
• click here, act now, sign up now

Unsubstantiated and Sensationalist Claims

Our commitment is to documented history, not speculation or unsupported accusations.

• conspiracy, hidden agenda, falsified data
• unverified scandal, guaranteed success, zero risk
• instant wealth, exaggerated claims

Judgmental and Generalizing Language

We maintain neutrality by avoiding moral judgments and generalizations.

• defamatory statements
• moral glorification without historical evidence
• negative generalizations targeting social groups or historical actors