Editorial Policy
Our Mission
Moojz researches and tells overlooked stories from American history: ghost towns, unsolved small-town mysteries, forgotten disasters, and the strange origins behind familiar place names. We aim to give these stories the depth and accuracy they deserve, not just a quick summary.
How We Source Our Stories
Every article is built from verifiable sources, which may include:
- Historical archives and digitized newspaper records
- County, state, and federal government records
- Published local and regional histories
- Museum and historical society records
- Firsthand accounts and interviews, where available
When historical facts are disputed, incomplete, or unconfirmed, we say so directly in the article. We don’t present speculation, rumor, or local legend as established fact — if something is a legend rather than a documented event, we label it that way.
Our Use of AI
Moojz uses AI tools to assist with research organization and first-draft writing. This speeds up our process, but it does not replace editorial judgment. Every article published on this site is:
- Fact-checked against original sources
- Reviewed and edited by a human editor
- Checked for accuracy before publication, not just readability
We believe in being transparent about this process rather than pretending every word was typed by hand from scratch. What matters to us is that what we publish is accurate, well-sourced, and worth your time — regardless of what tools helped us get there.
Corrections Policy
We take factual accuracy seriously. If you spot an error in one of our articles — a wrong date, a misattributed fact, a broken source — please contact us with details. Once we verify a correction, we update the article promptly and note the correction at the bottom of the piece with the date it was made. We don’t quietly edit facts without disclosure.
What We Don’t Do
- We don’t publish unverified rumors as if they were confirmed fact.
- We don’t chase viral trends outside our coverage areas just for traffic.
- We don’t sensationalize tragedies, deaths, or disappearances for shock value. These are real events that happened to real people and real communities, and we try to write about them with that in mind.
- We don’t accept payment in exchange for favorable coverage of any place, business, or organization.
Contact
Questions about a specific article, a correction request, or a story tip? Reach out through our Contact page.