How to Read Old Newspapers Online
- 1). Think about keywords or key phrases that will help you find the piece of information that you are looking for. Gather all the information you can about your event, such as the year, important names of individuals, where it took place, etc.
- 2). Go to Google News Archives. It has a database that spans over four centuries and is a rich resource for searching through newspaper archives. You can limit your search through a feature called the "Timeline," and an advanced search option allows you to narrow your search down by limiting certain aspects such as location.
- 3). Browse free online newspaper archives like XooxleAnswers.com or FreeNewspaperArchives.us. They offer a wider range of free access than Google News, which sometimes requires you to subscribe to a website to view the entire article. These websites provide links to newspapers in other languages, as well.
- 4). Subscribe to an online research tool like highbeam.com. For an annual fee you will have access to major newspaper publications around the world that date back to the 1980s. If you are searching for newspaper articles on a regular basis, then paying for a membership could be a good investment for you, since you will have more reliable archives available at your fingertips.
