The Century Chronicle: 100 Years Ago Today

Experience history in its most authentic form. The Century Chronicle: is a daily archival publication that delivers the headlines, social commentary, and cultural zeitgeist of exactly one century ago to your modern device.

By synchronizing the calendar of the past with the present, this application offers a longitudinal study of global society. Discover the world as it was—raw, unfiltered, and devoid of the bias of hindsight.
A Dignified Archival Experience

Every 24 hours, Chronicle releases a new edition corresponding to the current date in 1926. This is not a summary of history; it is a primary-source portal into the defining events and subterranean stories that shaped the 20th century.

Core Content Pillars:

Primary Source Documentation: Read dispatches, editorials, and reports exactly as they were printed. From the geopolitical shifts of the League of Nations to the emerging "Roaring Twenties" lifestyle, engage with history in real-time.

Beyond the Headlines: Explore the breadth of the 1920s experience, including period-accurate advertisements, scientific breakthroughs of the era, and the cultural movements of the Jazz Age.

Scholarly Interface: A refined, minimalist environment designed to prioritize readability and the classic aesthetic of a vintage gazette.

Global Perspective: While focusing on major international archives, Chronicle highlights the interconnected nature of the world a century ago.

Features for the Historian:

Temporal Synchronization: Your daily "Morning Edition" arrives at dawn, ensuring a consistent habit of historical reflection.

Curated Search: Navigate the 1926 archive by category—including Politics, Industry, Arts, and Sports—to facilitate targeted research.

Educational Utility: An invaluable resource for students, educators, and historians seeking unmediated access to early 20th-century primary sources.

Note on Historical Content: As a digital archive, this application presents material exactly as it appeared in original publications. These documents reflect the language, social norms, and perspectives of the 1920s.