Transparency & rigour

Editorial
charter

The principles behind every article published on Mondes Préhistoriques — no compromise on rigour, no compromise on accessibility.

120 Published articles

News, features and documentaries with sources

2 Languages

French and English, co-written, not mechanically translated

100% Independent

No shareholders, no advertising, no institutional pressure

Our commitments

Six non-negotiable principles

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Scientific rigour

Every claim is grounded in peer-reviewed publications, documented excavations or reference institutions. Hypotheses are clearly presented as such.

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Cited sources

Every article lists its sources at the bottom, with direct links to publications, official sites or databases. Readers can verify everything.

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Accessibility

Making prehistory accessible does not mean oversimplifying it. We preserve complexity and nuance while making them understandable without an academic background.

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Independence

Mondes Préhistoriques is an independent outlet — no shareholders, no external advertising, no institutional pressure. Editorial choices are guided by the quality of the subject.

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Updates

Prehistory evolves: new dates, excavations and genetic analyses regularly challenge established certainties. We update our content accordingly.

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Bilingual

Every article is available in French and English. Both versions are co-written, not mechanically translated, to respect the nuances of each language.

What we cover

  • Palaeoanthropology — species evolution, fossils, ancient genetics
  • Prehistoric archaeology — excavations, sites, lithic industries
  • Prehistoric art and symbolic behaviour
  • The Neolithic and protohistory — agricultural revolution, megaliths, early metals
  • Current scientific news in these fields

From −7 million years to the threshold of written history (~−3,300).

What we do not do

  • No sensationalism — headlines reflect content, no exaggeration
  • No unsourced content — no claim without a verifiable reference
  • No unmarked opinion — when we interpret, we say so
  • No pseudoscience — no ancient astronauts or unsubstantiated theories

Corrections and errors

If you spot a factual error, an outdated source or an inaccuracy, report it via our contact form.

We correct with transparency and note the correction at the bottom of the article.

Rights and reuse

Texts are the property of Mondes Préhistoriques. Any reproduction, even partial, requires prior authorisation.

Images come from Wikimedia Commons under free licences — see the credits page.

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