This type is part of the schema.org pending extension — under review for inclusion in the core vocabulary.
Definition
A NewsArticle providing historical context, definition and detail on a specific topic (aka "explainer" or "backgrounder"). For example, an in-depth article or frequently-asked-questions (FAQ) document on topics such as Climate Change or the European Union. Other kinds of background material from a non-news setting are often described using Book or Article, in particular ScholarlyArticle. See also NewsArticle for related vocabulary from a learning/education perspective.
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Graph Edges — Minted Entities Using This Type
As Boise Standard mints entities across the web, every domain that declares BackgroundNewsArticle in its schema graph stamps an edge back to this ledger corridor. This page grows over time as the graph accumulates verified provenance.