Archaeonews User Guide

What is Archaeonews?

Archaeonews is a global archaeology news aggregator that collects and ranks archaeological stories from around the world. We help you discover the latest archaeological discoveries, research findings, and cultural heritage news.

Key Features:

• Story Aggregation: News from multiple sources ranked by relevance
• Global Coverage: Stories from all continents
• Smart Filtering: Filter by region, country, date, and score
• Bookmarking: Save stories for later reading
• Email Alerts: Get notified about new stories
• Dark Mode: Comfortable reading in any lighting

Do I need an account?

No account is required to browse stories. However, creating an account gives you access to:

• Bookmark/save stories
• Email alerts and notifications
• Personalized settings
• Search history

How to create an account:

1. Click the Register button in the navigation menu
2. Fill in the registration form:
   • Username (3-20 characters, letters/numbers/underscore only)
   • Email address (for account recovery and notifications)
   • Password (minimum 8 characters, must include uppercase, lowercase, and number)
3. Complete the CAPTCHA verification
4. Click "Create Account"
5. You'll be automatically logged in and redirected to the homepage

Story Views:

Understanding Story Scores:

Each story has a score (0-100+) based on:

• Source Quality: Tier 1 sources (institutions, universities) rank higher
• Coverage: More sources reporting = higher score
• Freshness: Newer stories get bonus points
• Region: Stories from underrepresented regions get a boost

Story Coverage:

Click "Show coverage" to see all sources reporting the same story. Sources are grouped by reliability tier:

• Tier 1: Primary sources (institutions, museums)
• Tier 2: Science & specialist media
• Tier 3: General news media

Basic Search:

Use the search box on the Stories page to search by keywords:

Advanced Search:

Click Advanced Search in the navigation for more options:

• Autocomplete: Start typing to see keyword suggestions
• Regions: Select one or more regions (Europe, Asia, Africa, etc.)
• Date Range: Filter by publication date
• Min Score: Only show high-quality stories
• Search History: Your recent searches are saved (logged-in users)

Keywords View (Filter by Topic):

The homepage includes a "Filter by Topic" widget that shows popular keywords from stories:

• Keyword Cloud: Keywords are displayed as tags with size and color based on frequency
• Click to Filter: Click any keyword to see all stories containing that exact phrase
• Time Period: Use the dropdown (Today/This Week/Latest/All) to filter keywords by time period
• Accurate Counts: Numbers next to keywords show how many stories match within the selected time period

Keywords Tab on Stories Page:

The Stories page has a Keywords tab that shows all available topics:

1. Go to Stories page
2. Click the "Keywords" tab
3. Browse available keywords organized by frequency
4. Click any keyword to filter stories
5. Change the time period using the dropdown - keywords will update automatically

Filter Tips:

Saving Stories:

1. Log in to your account
2. Click the bookmark icon on any story
3. The story is saved to your bookmarks

Viewing Bookmarks:

Access your bookmarks from the navigation menu: Bookmarks

Your bookmarks page shows:

• All saved stories
• When you saved them
• Option to add notes to each bookmark
• Remove button to unsave stories

Using Notes:

Add notes to remember why you saved a story or what to look for when reading it.

Setting Up Alerts:

1. Go to User Settings
2. Click the "Email Alerts" tab
3. Enter your email address
4. Choose alert frequency:
   • Instant: Get notified immediately (use sparingly!)
   • Daily: One email per day with matching stories
   • Weekly: Weekly digest of top stories
5. Set filters (optional):
   • Regions: Only get alerts for specific regions
   • Keywords: Only stories containing these words
   • Min Score: Only high-quality stories
6. Click "Save Preferences"
7. Check your email for verification link

Managing Alerts:

You can:

• Update your alert frequency anytime
• Change your filter preferences
• Unsubscribe at any time from Settings or email links

Creating an Account:

To create a new account:

1. Click the Register button in the top-right corner
2. Enter your username, email, and password
3. Complete the CAPTCHA challenge
4. Click "Create Account"

Your account is activated instantly - no email verification required!

Password Requirements:

• Minimum 8 characters
• Must include at least one uppercase letter (A-Z)
• Must include at least one lowercase letter (a-z)
• Must include at least one number (0-9)

Example: MyPass123

Changing Your Password:

1. Go to User Settings
2. Click the "Account Settings" tab
3. Fill in the "Change Password" form:
   • Enter your current password
   • Enter your new password (must meet requirements)
   • Confirm your new password
4. Click "Update Password"

Deactivating Your Account:

If you wish to deactivate your account:

1. Go to User Settings
2. Click the "Account Settings" tab
3. Scroll down to the Danger Zone section
4. Click "Deactivate Account" button
5. In the confirmation modal:
   • Enter your password
   • Type DELETE to confirm
   • Click "Deactivate Account"

What happens when you deactivate?

The following data will be permanently deleted:

• All your bookmarks
• Email alert subscriptions
• User preferences and settings

You will not be able to log in after deactivation.

Display Preferences:

• Theme: Choose Light, Dark, or Auto (follows system)
• Default View: Set which story view loads first
• Stories per Page: Choose 12, 24, or 48 stories per page

Dark Mode:

Toggle dark mode using the icon in the top-right corner, or set it permanently in Settings.

Account Settings:

View your username and account type. Change your password in the Account tab.