Ephemera96 began as a field exercise: to log the open web systematically, one verified entry at a time. Rather than indexing the web at scale through automated crawls, this directory was assembled by hand — each site reviewed, categorized, and entered into the record. The result is a cross-section of the internet that reflects genuine human effort. The log covers 22 sections, from the sprawling Wagers & Parlours entry to the compact Papers & Credentials field. Each section represents a distinct terrain of online activity, mapped with care and organized for ease of navigation. Sites are listed in the order they were logged, not ranked by any external metric. Submissions to Ephemera96 are open. If you operate a site worth including in the log, you can submit it through the Add a Site form. Every submission is reviewed against a basic set of criteria: the site must be reachable, the content must be describable, and the section assignment must be a reasonable fit. Beyond that, the bar is intentionally accessible. The Ephemera96 index is updated as new submissions are reviewed and approved. The web is not a static landscape, and neither is this log. Entries that go dark are eventually retired; new ones take their place. What you see here reflects the current state of the survey.