05.05.08

Truth is stranger than…well truth

Posted in Archives at 5:19 am by informationenterprises

IT began with a letter, uncovered nine years ago, addressed by a duke to “Dear Mr Hitler”. One of the most extraordinary academic detective stories of modern times ended yesterday, when the National Archives, the official custodian of Britain’s history, admitted it had been the victim of a master forger….http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,23645391-601,00.html

03.05.08

The digital library, museum and archive for Europe

Posted in Archives, Digitial Libraries, Libraries tagged at 12:59 am by informationenterprises

Europeana, has launched a demo to show ideas of its functionality. The main site won’t be operating until at least November 2008, but the concept is fascinating.