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Where can I ask a serious history question?

A strictly moderated public-history Q&A room that removes shallow answers — best when you want depth, not a casual chat.

r/AskHistorians answers historical questions with a high evidence bar. Short, speculative or joke answers are removed. Read the rules before posting or the thread will likely be locked empty.

Where to ask

r/AskHistorians

Best for: Clear, good-faith historical questions that seek an in-depth answer.

Why it fits: Its public description: “The Portal for Public History. Please read the rules before participating, as we remove all comments which break the rules. Answers must be in-depth and comprehensive, or they will be removed.”

Members in our directory: 2.9M

Rules to know before posting:

  • Questions should be clear, specific, historical and asked in good faith — seeking more than basic facts.
  • No soapboxing or questions about events/politics from the last 20 years.
  • Answers must be in-depth, familiar with the topic, non-speculative and able to provide sources on request.
  • No link-only or quotation-only answers; original work with cited quotes.
  • Top-level comments should be answers only; jokes and off-topic comments are removed.
  • Be courteous; racist or bigoted comments are not tolerated.

Read r/AskHistorians’s current rules on Reddit

Before you post

  • Ask one focused historical question; avoid “tell me everything about X.”
  • Expect removals — empty threads often mean answers failed the depth rules, not that nobody cares.
  • For homework that only needs a short fact, use your course materials or a homework-help room that allows it.

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Rule summaries are paraphrased from each community’s published rules (public archive copy retrieved 7 November 2026; original snapshot date unavailable). Current rules may differ — check the community’s rules before posting. A good fit does not guarantee a reply.