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**Author:** [@lianamiate](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/lianamiate)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 8:38am UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/which-roman-emperor-has-the-best-beard-poll/19121 "2026-09-07T08:38:44Z")
In honour of World Beard Day, which emperor has the best beard? :man\_beard:t2: poll --- ## [Poll Time: Which Pottery Vessel is the Oldest?](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/poll-time-which-pottery-vessel-is-the-oldest/19095)
**Author:** [@lianamiate](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/lianamiate)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 8:37am UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/poll-time-which-pottery-vessel-is-the-oldest/19095 "2026-09-07T08:37:48Z")
Which pottery vessel is the oldest? Vote in the poll! poll --- ## [15 Great History Museums Every History Lover Must Visit at Least Once | The Collector](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/15-great-history-museums-every-history-lover-must-visit-at-least-once-the-collector/96)
**Author:** [@lianamiate](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/lianamiate)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 8:37am UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/15-great-history-museums-every-history-lover-must-visit-at-least-once-the-collector/96 "2026-09-07T08:37:13Z")
How many of these museums have you been to? I have only been to two. Are there any other museums you would add to this list? I must admit, I was surprised not to see the Louvre on there and would definitely add it to … --- ## [For fun: History-related pet names?](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/for-fun-history-related-pet-names/141)
**Author:** [@lianamiate](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/lianamiate)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 12:24pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/for-fun-history-related-pet-names/141 "2026-09-05T12:24:15Z")
Does anybody have any pets that have history-related names? Here are my two birds, Caesar (yellow) and Cleopatra/Cleo (blue). Caesar is a happy little guy who is obsessed with his Cleopatra, :joy: while Cleopatra just … --- ## [Buying or Library?](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/buying-or-library/19022)
**Author:** [@bristiroy](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/bristiroy)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/buying-or-library/19022 "2026-09-03T22:16:38Z")
I have been a book buyer my entire life. But, previously, I only read fiction. Now that I am a History undergraduate, I have begun reading history books apart from my syllabus. The lack of public libraries in the city is… --- ## [What Are Your Most Effective Strategies for Making History Engaging for Students?](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/what-are-your-most-effective-strategies-for-making-history-engaging-for-students/149)
**Author:** [@elsarose](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/elsarose)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 10:38am UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/what-are-your-most-effective-strategies-for-making-history-engaging-for-students/149 "2026-09-03T10:38:39Z")
Many students see history as a subject that requires memorizing names, dates, and events, which can make it difficult to keep them engaged. However, I’ve noticed that students often become much more interested when histo… --- ## [Essay Questions for AP World History Unit 1](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/essay-questions-for-ap-world-history-unit-1/19107)
**Author:** [@Linawyn](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/Linawyn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 10:34am UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/essay-questions-for-ap-world-history-unit-1/19107 "2026-09-03T10:34:43Z")
Every year around this time I used to scramble to prepare homework essay questions for my AP World History students around this time. Not this year! Over summer, I got to work early and prepared questions ahead of time!… --- ## [Archaeologists in Denmark Discover Rare Fragments of 1,300-Year-Old Clothing | Smithsonian Magazine](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/archaeologists-in-denmark-discover-rare-fragments-of-1-300-year-old-clothing-smithsonian-magazine/19109)
**Author:** [@lianamiate](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/lianamiate)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/archaeologists-in-denmark-discover-rare-fragments-of-1-300-year-old-clothing-smithsonian-magazine/19109 "2026-09-01T14:04:00Z")
What an incredible find! How lucky that the brooches were able to preserve the clothes. --- ## [Where Did Vlad the Impaler Live? Part 1: Sighişoara, Târgoviște, Gallipoli, and Eğrigöz](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/where-did-vlad-the-impaler-live-part-1-sighisoara-targoviste-gallipoli-and-egrigoz/19090)
**Author:** [@patricia.q8x](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/patricia.q8x)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/where-did-vlad-the-impaler-live-part-1-sighisoara-targoviste-gallipoli-and-egrigoz/19090 "2026-08-23T18:40:18Z")
Following young Vlad Dracula through 15th century Transylvania and Wallachia to: Sighișoara, Târgoviște, Gallipoli and Eğrigöz. When we picture Vlad the Impaler, or Vlad Dracula, we tend to picture him in a castle: dark… --- ## [What does everybody think of the Odyssey movie?](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/what-does-everybody-think-of-the-odyssey-movie/80)
**Author:** [@lianamiate](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/lianamiate)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 8:31am UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/what-does-everybody-think-of-the-odyssey-movie/80 "2026-08-22T08:31:30Z")
I’ll be honest: I hate the American accents, the modern slang/dialogue (“my dad is coming home.” Seriously?!), and the fact that there are so many well-known actors in it. It just takes you out of the story… --- ## [What should be the next Odyssey?](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/what-should-be-the-next-odyssey/19057)
**Author:** [@lianamiate](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/lianamiate)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 12:53pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/what-should-be-the-next-odyssey/19057 "2026-08-21T12:53:28Z")
We have all seen the incredible success of The Odyssey, so with that in mind, what should be the next historical epic portrayed on the big screen? I think the obvious answer would be the Aeneid by Virgil or the Argonaut… --- ## [The Empress of Ireland Disaster 1914](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/the-empress-of-ireland-disaster-1914/112)
**Author:** [@JPryst](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/JPryst)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 12:33pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/the-empress-of-ireland-disaster-1914/112 "2026-08-21T12:33:40Z")
This happened two years after Titanic, the ship had all the newest safety measures in place, but none of that helped because it sank so quickly. --- ## [Celebrate Our Anniversary with Trivia!](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/celebrate-our-anniversary-with-trivia/19072)
**Author:** [@heathermcadams](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/heathermcadams)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 12:33pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/celebrate-our-anniversary-with-trivia/19072 "2026-08-21T12:33:09Z")
World History Encyclopedia is turning 17, and we’d love to celebrate with you! Join us for a free virtual trivia party featuring questions about ancient civilizations, U.S. history, unusual historical facts, pop cult… --- ## [Happy History for All of us!](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/happy-history-for-all-of-us/19083)
**Author:** [@soussan](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/soussan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/happy-history-for-all-of-us/19083 "2026-08-20T23:19:58Z")
Hi dear Community ! Pleasure to keeping open our minds with History of our World. Denis. --- ## [New Homepage - Check it out!](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/new-homepage-check-it-out/19079)
**Author:** [@jvdc](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/jvdc)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/new-homepage-check-it-out/19079 "2026-08-20T21:25:58Z")
Check out our new homepage on World History Encyclopedia and let us know what you think! While the old homepage was just showing featured content and latest articles, the new homepage contains multiple sections: Featur… --- ## ["Ithaka" poem by Cavafy - Odyssey](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/ithaka-poem-by-cavafy-odyssey/19060)
**Author:** [@JPryst](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/JPryst)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/ithaka-poem-by-cavafy-odyssey/19060 "2026-08-20T21:23:56Z")
SO - after complianing about Odyssey Saturation, I’m posting an Odyssey reference - because it’s a great poem. And I hope you like it: Ithaka By C. P. Cavafy As you set out for Ithaka hope your road is a long one, f… --- ## [Hey everyone! 👋](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/hey-everyone/19073)
**Author:** [@austinblake](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/austinblake)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/hey-everyone/19073 "2026-08-19T16:05:27Z")
I’m a new member here and just wanted to introduce myself. Looking forward to meeting everyone, getting involved, and hopefully having a good time with the community! Nice to meet you all! … --- ## [Ink of Ages Update| ✏️ Self-editing time](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/ink-of-ages-update-self-editing-time/19081)
**Author:** [@SophiaReisFriedberg](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/SophiaReisFriedberg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/ink-of-ages-update-self-editing-time/19081 "2026-08-19T14:46:44Z")
Hello, Writers Are you getting ready to submit your short story to Ink of Ages? As submissions close on 22 August 2026, these are our favourite editing tips. Writing and editing advice benefits from two disclaimers: … --- ## [The 'real Indiana Jones' who found an ancient, lost city of the Incas | BBC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/the-real-indiana-jones-who-found-an-ancient-lost-city-of-the-incas-bbc/19075)
**Author:** [@lianamiate](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/lianamiate)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 1:26pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/the-real-indiana-jones-who-found-an-ancient-lost-city-of-the-incas-bbc/19075 "2026-08-17T13:26:57Z")
An interesting read about the discovery of Espíritu Pampa (Peru): --- ## [Maya Codex Paris](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/maya-codex-paris/19070)
**Author:** [@kurtthielen.ose](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/kurtthielen.ose)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 9:36am UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/maya-codex-paris/19070 "2026-08-14T09:36:48Z")
Hi everybody, this one is possibly a bit strange. I am very interested in pre-Colombian and especially Maya culture and have made various visits to quite a few sites in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and Belize. I have been… --- ## [Happy International Museum Day!](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/happy-international-museum-day/82)
**Author:** [@lianamiate](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/lianamiate)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 6:20am UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/happy-international-museum-day/82 "2026-08-11T06:20:42Z")
In honour of International Museum Day, what is your favourite museum in the world and the best artefacts you have encountered? Feel free to share photos! This may be a bit of an obvious/common answer, but mine would ha… --- ## [The Viking word hidden in the Declaration of American Independence](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/the-viking-word-hidden-in-the-declaration-of-american-independence/95)
**Author:** [@jvdc](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/jvdc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 6:17am UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/the-viking-word-hidden-in-the-declaration-of-american-independence/95 "2026-08-11T06:17:56Z")
This was quite interesting! --- ## [Ancient aliens show : theory or pseudoscoence?](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/ancient-aliens-show-theory-or-pseudoscoence/140)
**Author:** [@rishabh.j3e](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/rishabh.j3e)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/ancient-aliens-show-theory-or-pseudoscoence/140 "2026-08-10T20:53:53Z")
I think everyone knows about Ancient Aliens show here . SO DO YOU THINK SHOW HAS ITS CREDIBILITY OR NO ? I think its our bias of present time affluence that leads us to underestimate their ability ie of ancient people . --- ## [The Crimean war: new approaches to assessing its outcome](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/the-crimean-war-new-approaches-to-assessing-its-outcome/19058)
**Author:** [@protectionist](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/protectionist)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/the-crimean-war-new-approaches-to-assessing-its-outcome/19058 "2026-08-10T13:21:40Z")
Author: D. L. Kaptar Keywords: Crimea; Crimean War; propaganda; Russian Empire; international politics; history. Crimea’s return to Russia in 2014 drew a hostile response from the so-called international community and … --- ## [The Encyclopedia of Warfare](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/the-encyclopedia-of-warfare/19056)
**Author:** [@ahaanmalhotra](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/ahaanmalhotra)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2026, 8:55am UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/the-encyclopedia-of-warfare/19056 "2026-08-08T08:55:21Z")
For people who love history and do not mind encyclopedias, the Encyclopedia of Warfare is a massive volume longer than 1000 pages with over 5000 battles throughout history. If anyone is interested, here is an Amazon lin… --- ## [Submissions close 22 August 2026](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/submissions-close-22-august-2026/19041)
**Author:** [@joannetaylor](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/joannetaylor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 6:34am UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/submissions-close-22-august-2026/19041 "2026-08-07T06:34:02Z")
Ink of Ages Fiction Prize 2027 If you write historical or mythology-inspired short fiction, you can enter a story under 2,000 words to win some great prizes from World History Encyclopedia and Oxford University Press! O… --- ## [Who was the greatest conqueror throughout history?](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/who-was-the-greatest-conqueror-throughout-history/19030)
**Author:** [@ahaanmalhotra](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/ahaanmalhotra)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 12:23pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/who-was-the-greatest-conqueror-throughout-history/19030 "2026-08-04T12:23:48Z")
This is a highly debated question, and I wanted to see how this forum would respond, and more importantly, who they would chose. One important note: Please support your choice with some piece of evidence. Edit: For thi… --- ## [The 30 Year Old Diskettes That Made World History Encyclopedia - CivFanatics](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/the-30-year-old-diskettes-that-made-world-history-encyclopedia-civfanatics/19040)
**Author:** [@jvdc](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/jvdc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 12:13pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/the-30-year-old-diskettes-that-made-world-history-encyclopedia-civfanatics/19040 "2026-08-04T12:13:03Z")
--- ## [Global antiquity](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/global-antiquity/19034)
**Author:** [@kurtthielen.ose](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/kurtthielen.ose)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 10:42am UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/global-antiquity/19034 "2026-08-04T10:42:07Z")
Here is an essay I found very interesting about global antiquity. It makes sense to me to broaden the view - like WHE surely does - to avoid Eurocentrism and look at ancient cultures worldwide: https://aeon.co/essays/unc… --- ## [What’s Your Go-To YouTube Channel for Teaching History? 🎬](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/what-s-your-go-to-youtube-channel-for-teaching-history/70)
**Author:** [@ellisnewton](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/ellisnewton)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 8:30am UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/what-s-your-go-to-youtube-channel-for-teaching-history/70 "2026-08-04T08:30:52Z")
Now more than every short visual content is what many students love. We’d love to know, what YouTube channels do you use in your history teaching? Why do you use them? What age group are they best for? What tea… [Previous page](https://community.worldhistory.org/latest.md) [Next page](https://community.worldhistory.org/latest.md?page=2)