Last updated: August 20, 2026
WealthPast uses storytelling to explain how wealth was built, managed, transferred, and lost. Because historical and financial claims can be incomplete or disputed, we aim to make our research process understandable rather than present every statement as certain.
Source hierarchy
When available, we prefer primary and authoritative material such as government archives, court or legislative records, company filings, official statements, historical documents, academic publications, institutional datasets, and contemporaneous records. We may also use reputable books, museums, libraries, established journalism, and reference works for context and cross-checking.
Examples of useful public research institutions may include the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Federal Reserve, the World Bank, the Library of Congress, and established academic or archival collections. The appropriate source depends on the article’s subject and period.
How we research
We define the question and relevant time period, identify the people or entities involved, collect sources, compare key claims, and separate documented information from analysis or narrative framing. For figures such as wealth estimates, currency conversions, or historical comparisons, we try to explain the source, date, unit, and important limitations instead of implying false precision.
AI and research
Artificial intelligence may help with brainstorming, organization, or language assistance, but AI output is not treated as a source. We do not rely on an AI-generated claim without checking it against human-readable, credible evidence. Human editorial review remains required before publication.
Reader transparency
Not every article has the same source availability. Some ancient or disputed subjects have incomplete records, while recent corporate or public events may have extensive documentation. If an article lacks enough evidence for a precise claim, we should qualify it, identify the uncertainty, or avoid presenting it as established fact.
If you identify a source that changes the interpretation of an article, contact us through the Corrections Policy or email contact@wealthpast.com.