Check out the home page - we've launched a brighter, sharper new design, featuring a little more information about the site and a set of links to take you straight to the material you want. We're also showcasing a quote from one of our first reviews, from Angela Natividad at CMSWire - you can read the full review here.

New features: You asked for a more highly-visible log-in button, so we've added that at the top of the page; we've also provided a link straight to our Advanced Search page so you can get going as soon as you hit the site. We're always eager to hear further suggestions on how to improve the site, so please get in touch (editor@keesings.co.uk) with any thoughts.

Coming soon on the site, we're planning a 'Take the Tour' feature to walk you through the bells and whistles of Keesings.com; we're also adding more content all the time to Breaking History, where we break down today's headline-making stories in the light of historical context. New articles this week cover the latest developments in the Middle East peace process, George Bush's Latin America tour, and the continuing violence in Sri Lanka. Read them today to brief yourself on the history behind the headlines.