Once the lifeblood of online creativity—from silly games to iconic animations—Flash has all but disappeared from the live web.
In our latest Vanishing Culture essay, free-range archivist Jason Scott explores why Flash deserves to be preserved, and how the Internet Archive is keeping it alive.
🔗 https://blog.archive.org/2025/08/06/vanishing-culture-why-preserve-flash/
🕳️ #VanishingCulture
This October, the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine is projected to hit a once-in-a-generation milestone: 1 trillion web pages archived.
We’ll be commemorating this historic achievement on October 22 with a global celebration. Learn how you can take part ➡️ https://blog.archive.org/2025/07/01/wayback-machine-to-hit-once-in-a-generation-milestone-this-october-one-trillion-web-pages-archived/
#Wayback1T #WaybackMachine
Not scanning? Still streaming! 📡
Our livestream runs around the clock. After microfiche scanning hours (Mon–Fri, 7:30 AM–midnight PT / GMT+8), enjoy a curated mix of vintage footage, films, and more from the #InternetArchive.
Tune in ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/live/aPg2V5RVh7U
Big update: The Internet Archive has launched a new version of GifCities, the search engine for vintage GeoCities GIFs. It's now easier to explore the glitter, chaos, and charm of early web animation.
Search better. Share better. Blink more.
This National Library Week, we're celebrating the power of libraries to endure—even in the face of unprecedented challenges.
In our latest Vanishing Culture essay, nostr:nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnddaehgu3wwp6kyqpqfl6vrld9v59s4sz0da29kh2fwelwjdx4pmp8tscel3vhsg2qq3qqgl8dg9 shares why preserving the library system matters now more than ever: https://blog.archive.org/2025/04/07/vanishing-culture-preserving-the-library-system/
New Feature Alert: Access archived webpages directly through Google Search, now featuring a link to the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine.
Why is it important to preserve 78rpm recordings?
As audio preservation expert George Blood explains, "78rpm discs were the way we learned about each other and entertained the world." https://blog.archive.org/2024/08/26/vanishing-culture-on-78s/ #VanishingCulture
So what happened last Friday in court with Hachette v. Internet Archive, the publishers' lawsuit against our library? Check out updates in our new post: https://blog.archive.org/2024/07/01/what-happened-last-friday-in-hachette-v-internet-archive/
Sorry to say, archive.org is under a ddos attack. The data is not affected, but most services are unavailable.
We are working on it & will post updates in comments.
Sierra Christmas Card 1986: A Computer Christmas https://archive.org/details/sierra-christmas-card-1986 #preservation
When the clock strikes midnight on January 1, works of art & culture from 1928 will enter the public domain in the US, meaning they can be remixed & reused in new creative works. And 1928 was a big year, thanks to a famous mouse...
Join our celebrations: https://blog.archive.org/2023/12/05/weird-tales-from-the-public-domain-freeing-culture-from-corporate-captivity/
Internet Archive's Director of Library Services, nostr:npub1ecxm4cmnacj22h6eyz0xwqajds2j2cewve3ef2kgj0l9ddq2vy5sq3v09g, was on Wisconsin Public Radio's "The Morning Show" today, discussing the publishers' lawsuit & why access to information is important for readers everywhere: https://www.wpr.org/shows/libraries-weigh-future-free-e-books-publishers-sue-limits
Whether you’re a serious gamer or just looking for a break in the day, the Flash Games Software Library has options for any level of computer gaming. 🕹️ Even better, the games can be played right in your browser!
▶️ https://archive.org/details/softwarelibrary_flash?tab=collection
Washer on the fritz? Can't figure out why that light is blinking on your dashboard? 📒 Check out our collection of >3 million manuals spanning various topics – from household items to tech to crafts and beyond! https://archive.org/details/manuals
With digital libraries in the news, ever wondered how the field got its start? Join us next week for a chat with Oya Rieger, one of the early leaders & educators in the movement to digitize collections for preservation & use online.
📅 8/24 @ 10am PT
🎟️ https://blog.archive.org/2023/07/13/book-talk-moving-theory-into-practice/
What the Hachette v. Internet Archive decision means for our library: https://blog.archive.org/2023/08/17/what-the-hachette-v-internet-archive-decision-means-for-our-library/ #DigitalRightsForLibraries
🪡 Join lacemaker Mary Mangan and the New England Lace Group as they unravel the intricate history of Ipswich lace using materials from our library ▶️
https://blog.archive.org/2023/08/09/weaving-together-the-story-of-historic-lace-using-the-internet-archive/ #EmpoweringResearch
📚🏛️ Want to contribute to the preservation of knowledge? 🌐📦 Learn everything about donating physical items to the Internet Archive in our comprehensive FAQ guide! Help us build a digital archive for future generations 👉 https://help.archive.org/help/frequently-asked-questions/
🔊 #OnThisDay in 1957, New York radio station WQXR aired a 10+ minute recording of then-Senator John F. Kennedy reciting the Declaration of Independence in full. Listen to this captivating piece of history ▶️ https://archive.org/details/TheDeclarationOfIndependence #July4 #IndependenceDay #JFK