To navigate this project:

1. Begin by reading the introduction, thesis, and content warning.
2. Use the scroll feature on your mouse or keyboard to move sequentially through the timeline. The timeline is organized in four chapters from oldest to newest, with the oldest points at the top and newest at the bottom.
3. Click on paragraphs to expand and read the full text.
4. Click on links to explore external primary sources.
5. Hovering over links with your mouse or cursor is recommended to read the full explanatory text.