Trusted institutions

Who knows what, and where to find them

Every field has organizations that set its standards, run its research, keep its records or teach it best. Here are the ones this site relies on, grouped by what kind of organization they are.

We are not affiliated with any of these organizations. Full profiles are published once we've checked their details against the organization's own website.

Standards and professional bodies

Government and intergovernmental agencies

Universities and academic publishers

Museums, libraries and archives

Official documentation