Prompt: In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?

Traditionally, few people were willing to spend time finding the history of their houses or buildings, but searching this kind of information enjoys increasing popularity nowadays. The reason for this phenomenon is that people will benefit from this information and it can be found on the Internet and from seniors living there. Ċ The key reason is that inhabitants can benefit from both the positive and negative history of the house or building. On one hand, if people find some wonderful culture-related stories, such as a very famous writer living in the house before, many tourists would be attracted who may take photos of these houses and share them on their social media. In this case, the house will appreciate in the future. On the other hand, finding out the histories of houses and buildings where people are living in could protect them from accidents. For example, some elevators in old buildings have had problems frequently in the past. If people know the information, they can choose to take another elevator rather than the old one. Ċ There are multiple tools for residents to do research. The internet is one of the most feasible resources, which provide both articles and videos related to history. Besides, some old-fashioned ways, including newspapers and documentaries in the past, also indeed show a clear image of past events. However, under the control of the government or real estate developers, some negative information that may have unfavourable effects on sales might be deleted on the Internet or published works. Therefore, people can consult some seniors who have lived there for a long time, thus gaining a better understanding of the ancient stories. Ċ In conclusion, since the availability of mass media enables us to carry out research, more and more people start to do that. After all, to citizens, it is meaningful to find stories of houses and buildings.