Editorial Standards
We aim to be transparent about what is known, what is debated, what is interpretive, and what is still being researched. Claims are reviewed, labeled, and corrected when needed.
This page distinguishes established historical evidence, public records, archaeology, scholarly interpretation, community memory, oral tradition, spiritual interpretation, DNA research leads, and claims needing more review.
Evidence Level labels
- A – Primary sources: original records, scans, peer-reviewed studies.
- B – Secondary sources: reputable historians, museums, and scholarly summaries.
- C – Interpretive: reasonable interpretation where evidence is incomplete.
- D – Hypothesis/community theory: speculative or debated; shared for discussion, not as settled fact.
Claim Status labels
- Open – a question is being explored.
- Supported – evidence exists, though disagreement may still exist.
- Disputed – credible disagreement exists.
- Corrected – a correction was issued and noted publicly.
Claim review frame
What the claim says
Write the claim in one plain sentence before adding interpretation.
What evidence supports
Name the records, maps, archaeology, oral-history notes, or scholarly summaries that can be checked.
What remains debated
Mark interpretation, community memory, spiritual reading, or open questions honestly.
Recommended wording
Use careful wording that does not certify identity, ancestry, tribe, legal status, DNA conclusions, or community membership.
Identity disclaimer: This project is educational. It does not certify identity, ancestry, tribe, nationality, DNA conclusions, legal status, descent, or membership in any community.