Whether you're a family historian, member of a historical society, cultural heritage enthusiast, or simply someone passionate about the past, Elephind makes it easier to explore and discover the stories preserved in historic newspapers by searching across multiple collections at once. Unlike mainstream search engines that often overlook them, Elephind includes smaller, lesser-known regional, stude
nt, and community newspapers as part of its search. These publications often offer rare and valuable perspectives on historical events that can be difficult to find elsewhere. Elephind was built by the creators of Veridian (veridiansoftware.com)—the platform behind many of the collections it indexes—with the goal of making historical newspaper content more accessible, while always respecting the institutions that preserve it. Elephind is committed to:
-Serving as a central hub for historical newspaper discovery and research.
-Driving traffic and recognition back to the original content holders.
-Safeguarding collections from misuse, including repurposing by AI models that could distort the historical record. New collections are added regularly. If the content you're looking for isn’t available yet, check back soon—or visit Elephind.com to sign up for updates when new collections go live.
