Happy Holidays from the Internet Archive! We’ve compiled a list of our team’s favorite items in the Archive for your enjoyment this holiday season: . If you’re a fan, please help us continue to provide Universal Access to All Knowledge: image
From salvaging 1914 Orient Express archives for The Last Express to the fight for digital preservation, legendary game designer Jordan Mechner shares why safeguarding our cultural artifacts—like video games—is vital. 🔗 🕳️ #VanishingCulture image
"Epic Games is officially cool with the Internet Archive preserving early Unreal games" from Game Developer:
New update from @npub1ftlr...3e6s on how the Internet Archive is learning from recent cyberattacks. 🔗
In a new Q&A, Philip Bump, columnist for The Washington Post, reflects on why archiving the news goes beyond saving stories. From holding leaders accountable to capturing moments in culture, Bump shares insights on the need to preserve digital media. #VanishingCulture 🔗
"Who preserves what happens on the internet?" Listen as @npub1ftlr...3e6s talks with Mary Louise Kelly of All Things Considered about the cyberattacks against the Internet Archive. ▶️ https://www.npr.org/2024/10/29/nx-s1-5162453/what-would-be-lost-if-the-internet-archive-were-no-more
In a digital world where major languages dominate, smaller languages risk fading. For Aruba, preserving Papiamento means more than maintaining words—it’s about protecting a cultural legacy that reflects the island's rich history. 🔗 From the essay, "Preserving Papiamento—Safeguarding Aruba’s Language and Cultural Heritage," by Peter Scholing of Biblioteca Nacional Aruba, part of the Vanishing Culture report: 🕳️ #VanishingCulture image
The Vanishing Culture report arrives today at a critical moment: While Internet Archive recovers from a cyberattack, it’s a reminder of how fragile our access to knowledge can be. Preserving culture & history requires resilience—and collective action. 🔗 image
Last week’s Physical Archive tour spotlighted preservation in action—where books, films & other media are safeguarded for the future. Couldn't make it? Check out the recap: We’re grateful for your ongoing support as we continue securing services.
Update—Bringing more services online: More services & features coming soon. Services may be interrupted for ongoing maintenance as we continue to secure systems. Thank you for your patience and ongoing support.