Places
Why the Same Place Can Have Several Names on the News
Learn how to read several names for the same place in news coverage, so you can tell local usage, geographic…
The reading room
All explainers
Browse explainers that give global stories more context: where they happen, who is involved, how events fit together, and what connects one place to another.
Institutions
Government, State, and Administration: Who Is Being Named?
Government, state, and administration distinguish political leaders from enduring institutions and public offices…
Timelines
Before the Date: How Calendars Shape Historical Timelines
Learn how calendars shape historical timelines so you can compare differently dated accounts without mistaking a…
Places
A Border Is Not Always a Wall
Understand what border news means by separating jurisdiction, terrain, movement, and official rules, so you can read…
Language
Reading a Global Story When You Do Not Recognize the Acronyms
Reading a global story with unfamiliar acronyms is easier when you sort the terms by type, check their expansions, and…
Our bearings
A headline needs a map around it
We look beyond the first place-name or official title to show how the pieces fit. A little context can make a complicated story easier to follow without pretending it is simple.