The purpose
Give clear answers and show the sources.
Each study takes one question at a time, states the answer plainly and links to the records. You can read the passage, check the evidence and see where historians disagree.
How the studies work
What each case gives you
A clear questionOne main claim to check.
A record of the evidenceSources, dates and what each source can show.
The strongest challengeThe best reasons someone may disagree.
A fair answerWhat is proved, what follows and what is still open.
Checking and correcting
Every claim can be checked.
An old copy, a scholar, a church or a popular teacher may be useful and still make a mistake. If you spot an error, tell us which page and source to check. We should correct a claim when the evidence shows it is wrong.