The project began in 1996 when computer scientist founded the non-profit Internet Archive in San Francisco. Kahle recognized that the average lifespan of a webpage was shockingly short—often just weeks—and envisioned a "universal access to all knowledge".
Ever wished you could revisit a website from 2005? See what Google looked like on launch day? Or track how a news story changed over time? Internet Archive-s Wayback Machine
⚠️ Not every page is saved. Dynamic content (like searches or login pages) may not work. Some sites block archiving. The project began in 1996 when computer scientist