As we approach the 21st century, diary-writers are putting their thoughts and dreams out in cyberspace for the world to read.
Some diaries become a way for people to understand world events, like wars.
In a more modern war diary , a soldier writes about his experiences while stationed in Bosnia. Historical diaries are a great way to find out, firsthand, about life long ago. Be sure to visit A Diary from Dixie , a southern woman's account of life during the Civil War. If so, send them to The Diary Project , where kids around the globe write about important issues in their lives. Read our Privacy Policy Statement .