Yes, I still discourage students from relying entirely on Wikipedia for research. But this is one example that shows how great it is as a stepping stone to other things.
1896 is a significant year for Filipino history. It was the year that the Katipunan was discovered by the Spanish authorities (leading to the revolution), and it was also the year of Jose Rizal's execution.
What else happened?
Wikipedia's entry on "1896" compiles other events that happened in that pivotal year. The Summer Olympics were held in Athens, Greece. The first edition of the Dow Jones Industrial Average was published. An earthquake and tsunami in Sanriku, Japan killed over 20,000. The first X-ray photograph was taken.
Knowing what was "current" in the world during a historical period places many things in context.
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