In my last post I alerted you to the Breaking Histories that have been produced recently, but this is not the only new content on the web site.  I am pleased to announce that the May and June 2007 issues of Keesing's Record of World Events are now online.

Here in the Cambridge editorial office, we are currently working on our summer double issue. Having worked here for nearly a month now, it is fascinating to follow the impressively rapid evolution of a news story.  A story will break, be researched and authenticated, before a series of articles are written which create our monthly issue.  However, the process does not stop there: the content then appears live on the Keesing's web site, becoming part of the archive.

The archive is an invaluable tool for placing stories in both an immediate and historical context. Our Breaking Histories section gives you this context, but it is easy to explore the background to any story by following cross references or clicking on key words.  Having recently finished my degree (and having previous experience as a librarian), I understand the importance of accurate research and I look forward to announcing more content as it goes live.