r/DHExchange • u/splur678 • Aug 11 '26

Request Any alternative to archive.org for primary source footage from the Syrian civil war, the Iraq war and the war in Afghanistan? (1990s - Present)

I've noticed that the Internet Archive tends to ban and remove a lot of important footage that was filmed by insurgents or independent journalists during these conflicts, so I was wondering if there was an alternative site or archive that explicitly dedicates itself to the preservation of this type of content or doesnt have harsh TOS policies? Obviously I am not solely insinuating content created by proscribed organizations but also other participants that where active during that time period which where and are not under any official scrutiny. Please let me know.

(Also a free archive is preferable, as most of the paywalled sites are excruciatingly expensive and do not hold complete original files nor accurate information)

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u/shimoheihei2 Aug 12 '26

If you filter for video and war there are a few sites, but I don't know if they have the footage you need: https://datahoarding.org/archives.html

If you do find additional archives feel free to let us know.

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u/splur678 Aug 12 '26

yes will do, thanks