Linking to the Wayback Machine

Google Search has integrated a feature that links directly to the Wayback Machine, allowing users to access archived versions of webpages through search results.

The Wayback Machine is an online archive created by the Internet Archive, a non-profit organization. It allows users to access and view historical snapshots of web pages, dating back to the late 1990s. Essentially, it's like a digital time machine that lets you see how websites looked in the past. This can be useful for research, preserving digital history, or just satisfying curiosity.

By clicking the three dots next to a search result and selecting "More About This Page," users can view how a webpage appeared at different points in time. The collaboration enhances public access to web history, ensuring that digital records remain available for future generations.

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Source  https://blog.archive.org/2024/09/11/new-feature-alert-access-archived-webpages-directly-through-google-search/

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