About us

Who we are

The Encyclopedia of Humanities and all its content is published by Etecé Publishing House, an educational content producer dedicated to distributing free and reliable online encyclopedias to foster learning and inspire curious minds.

Our mission

The Encyclopedia of Humanities, formerly Encyclopedia of Characteristics, was born in 2016 with the mission to foster learning and make it accessible through extensive lists of characteristics, covering a huge range of the most varied subjects areas spanning from language, literature and history, to chemistry, natural science, marketing and much more. In 2022 we decided to redefine the scope of the project to focus on the creation of content for social science and the humanities, so we launched Encyclopedia of Humanities.

As in every project we do, we are committed to providing the most comprehensive and reliable information on different topics of interest to inspire readers. We offer clear, authoritative content, created with the most in-depth analysis and adapted to the needs of today’s dynamic and ever-changing digital world, for everyone seeking simple, easy-to-understand explanations on the most varied areas of knowledge.

At Etecé we believe that all great learning is sparked by a question. To that end, every month we empower over 10 million people with the knowledge they need. We help readers get the answers to their questions through high-quality content and easy site navigation for a streamlined and inspiring experience.

Editorial values

Every single piece of content we create is conceived according to the following principles:

  • Lifelong learning. Learning is a lifelong process which enriches life. Our mission is to inspire readers with high-quality content that promotes education and sparks curiosity in the most varied audiences: whether it is a student studying for an exam, a teacher preparing a lesson, a parent helping their child or just the curious reader seeking to gain new knowledge.
  • Simple and accessible content for all. We distribute clear, easy-to-digest content suitable for all audiences. We endeavor to bring the simplest and most straightforward explanations even of the most complex concepts.
  • Objective and authoritative information. Our content is the result of the most rigorous research carried out by specialists in different areas of knowledge. Bibliography is included in our articles to allow for further analysis of the subject. In order to ensure the highest intellectual rigor, our team of experts jointly creates, revises and edits all the content we make available to you.
  • Constant revision. We constantly revise, update and improve our content in our search for excellence and opportunities for improvement.

Editorial style

Content is written following a predefined writing style:

  • Neutral. All our encyclopedic content is written in a neutral Spanish style, with standard terminology rather than regionalisms, to appeal to the expansive Spanish-speaking audience, across different customs, countries and dialects.
  • Objective. The tone of our articles is impartial, neither endorsing nor rejecting any particular point of view. Facts are presented in a factual, objective way, from a neutral perspective, without editorial bias or any personal appreciation of the subject.
  • Reliable. The information featured on our site is rigorously fact-checked and based on various authoritative and trusted information sources. We do not offer preferential treatment to any external information resource (whether corporate, publication, or affiliate). The editorial team is responsible for revising, editing and approving every article that is made available to you.
  • Simple and straightforward. We strive to communicate ideas in the clearest possible terms. We prefer short simple sentences and avoid an excessive use of adjectives, connectors, subordinates and commas.

The links in our articles serve the sole purpose of offering insight into further relevant content from our site, which may enhance the understanding of the subject. External links are provided in the case of sources used for content creation, or whenever they might supplement and contribute to the information published.

Quality standard

Behind every single piece of content lies a team of specialists who have worked to create accurate, high-quality content which is helpful and easy to understand. Each article aims at reflecting our editorial style.

Use of data, privacy and confidentiality

This privacy policy sets forth to describe how we collect, save or use the information we gather and applies to all personal data we may collect through the different services or pages available on this website. Your use of the Services means acceptance of our privacy policy and cookies.

How is this website funded?

This website is solely and exclusively funded through the sale of digital advertising space, which makes the distribution of our free high-quality content possible.

Digital advertising allows us to fund the recruitment of specialists and experts for content creation, server maintenance, and for the design and development of our encyclopedias. Both the content and the editorial guidelines of this website are independent of publicity. We do not sell nor offer any type of sponsored content whatsoever.

Terms of Use

All content made available on Encyclopedia of Humanities is for general informational purposes only. We do not warrant its completeness or its fitness for any decision made or action taken by you in reliance on such content as legal, financial, medical or any other type of professional advice. We cannot and do not provide any express or implied warranties of any kind. The user takes full responsibility for the risks associated with the use of content on this site.

Contact Us

Any suggestions? Whether to share your thoughts, ideas or suggestions, we love to hear from our readers (and we always try to answer). Your suggestions are highly valued in our constant search for excellence. You can contact us by filling out this contact form.

Or you can write to us at: Editorial Etecé, Av. Dorrego 2133, Ciudad de Buenos Aires (1414), Bs. As., Argentina.

Want to report an error?

To report any error in our articles, please contact [email protected]. We check all comments and suggestions to update our content.

Want to join our team?

We are in constant search for content writers specialized in the most diverse subject areas, who share our vision to disseminate reliable content that educates and empowers our readers.

Want to join our team? Contact us on Linkedin, or contact [email protected] telling us why you would like to be part of our team (don’t forget to attach your updated résumé).