Refresh your knowledge of Primary Sources.
Often they are created during the time period which is being studied (correspondence, diaries, newspapers, government documents, art) but they can also be produced later by eyewitnesses or participants (memoirs, oral histories).
(from the Primary Sources Library Guide, written by Mary Jo Fairchild)
Databases containing multiple current newspapers
Current and archived information from thousands of local, regional, national, and international news sources including newspaper titles, newswires, web editions, videos, broadcast transcripts, business journals, periodicals, government documents, and other publications. Also Included in this collection are Ethnic, African American, Military, Government & Defense, South Carolina news sources image editions of The Post and Courier and The State.
Search News > France > Sources to access French Language magazines and news sources.
Also search Country Info > France > Source
Database includes full-text newspapers and articles, as well as television and radio news transcripts. Provides daily news updates from popular sources.
Access thousands of current newspapers and magazines from around the world.
Other Sources
One of the best places to start for all time periods of European history. Extensive collection of primary sources and links to other sites. Browse by broad era (prehistory/ancient, medieval/renaissance, modern) or by country.
Provides access to digital collections from archives, museums, and special collections across Europe. Also includes a rotating gallery and digital exhibitions.
Find other sources by searching keywords in the Discover tool. Our demo searches were:
catacombs and paris
cathedrals and paris
cafes and paris
Remember to explore new terms as you research and try those terms too.
Once you find researchers in this field, you can search their names for other articles and books they have written, for example: Erin-Marie Legacey
The Discovery Service provides a single, unified search box for searching the holdings of the College of Charleston Libraries, including academic/scholarly journal articles, print books, e-books, newspapers, magazines, internet documents, research reports, research guides, and much more!
Update your Google Scholar settings to link to the College of Charleston Libraries collection.
A View it @ CofC link will now appear next to select articles in your search results. Click on them to see if we have the articles in our collection. Note: Google Scholar includes books and book chapters as well as articles. The View it link won't work for these or for journal articles that are only available in print (not online).