The Past

Announcement r/thepast Mod Announcement - Subreddit Discord - Updates and more!

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Hello all,

Over the past few months we have been hard at work revamping the subreddit. We have added new moderators, worked on simplifying the rules, and adding features to help new members.

So where is the future of the subreddit heading? - Our goal is to keep the subreddit simple without too many limitations or rules. This is a place where people can role play as someone from the past, and even have OOC discussions. A place where people can learn more about history and random subjects while also having fun.

We are also opening up a Discord server! - We wanted to further build up the community with a place you can go to meet new people, have a more connected experience with others, and also discuss ideas and posts for the subreddit.

https://discord.gg/4NEG7Tbt2z

From the r/thepast mod team, we want to thank everyone for joining and contributing to the entertainment of us and the community!

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r/thepast • u/HoopsMcann2026 • 5h ago

Any Year [1978] Just saw this in the fall TV preview of "Time." How can it possibly fail? Everyone wants "space stuff" after "Star Wars" came out last year! And look, even "Time" is sure it'll be a huge hit.

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r/thepast • u/sourberryskittles • 6h ago

1800s (July 22nd, 1864) Just took Atlanta, feeling real fine

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Secesh tried to flank us, but me and my boys in the reserves were stubborn to them. We pounded them with cannon and whipped them rebels straight out of Atlanta. We’re

A Hurrah for the Union!

[Meta] the title is wrong. Atlanta didn’t fall just yet! More like : Just won a battle, going for Atlanta. Feeling real fine!

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r/thepast • u/Undercover_Seekr • 16h ago

1900s [July 22nd, 1991] They just arrested my neighbor...he seemed like a decent guy

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r/thepast • u/Gourmet-Guy • 1h ago

1-2000s BC [1750 BC]Master Nanni, I just come back from Ea-Nāṣir's copper shop. He dissed me and the promised ingots I should collect proofed to be of subpar quality. I highly recommend that you as customer write a serious complaint letter.

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r/thepast • u/Reasonable_Data307 • 15h ago

1900s [November 30, 1986] Lads you gotta to listen to this album. My ears (and probably brain) genuinely haven’t been the same since I got this.

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r/thepast • u/Reasonable_Data307 • 15h ago

1900s [05/18/1977] I was driving and then I noticed this building, and then immediately turned back to see it, does anyone know what this is? Looks like some strange restaurant.

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r/thepast • u/Undercover_Seekr • 1d ago

1800s [July 21st, 1861] My boys we got the Yanks on the run now! Surely we'll win this war quick and decisive

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r/thepast • u/sajiasanka • 1d ago

1900s [21/07/1960] The World's First Female Prime Minister 🇱🇰

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r/thepast • u/PizzaWall • 2d ago

1900s [07/20/1969] Well, here we are! Pismo Beach and all the clams we can eat!

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r/thepast • u/RespUnin • 2d ago

1600s [1640s] I just adopted this pet named Peeve. The last owner said he was a pain but I'm sure he'll be obedient with some training.

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r/thepast • u/Undercover_Seekr • 2d ago

1800s [July 20th, 1858] What do you mean I have to pay you 50 cents?

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r/thepast • u/sajiasanka • 2d ago

1900s [20/07/1969] Moon Landing | The Day We Reached the Moon 👣👨‍🚀🚀🌕

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r/thepast • u/ThinkBlood556 • 3d ago

1900s [July 30th, 1966] England has won the World Cup! Football is coming home!

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What a day at Wembley! England defeats West Germany 4-2!

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r/thepast • u/Wild_Neighborhood605 • 3d ago

1900s [1958] Took a picture of my wife practicing being a mother at home.

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r/thepast • u/DeaconBrad42 • 3d ago

1900s [8/19/1951] I Have Seen The Future Of Baseball!

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The St. Louis Browns and their genius owner Bill Veeck have just played little person Eddie Gaedel, who walked on 4 pitches in his only plate appearance! His On Base Percentage is 1.000! Clearly this is the start of a legendary career, and he has been the Jackie Robinson of a new class of player, breaking down the tiny door that had barred the way! His 1/8 jersey will one day be as revered as Jackie’s 42!

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r/thepast • u/Identify_me_please • 3d ago

1900s (September 30th, 1938) I didn’t vote for him, but I am beyond relieved Chamberlain put the German threat to rest

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Rare Chamberlain W

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r/thepast • u/BrickAntique5284 • 3d ago

1900s [1973] Dear Citizens of Chile! We, the Chilean Armed Forces, are taking control of the nation to salvage it from the ruinous actions of Allende. Congress will be dissolved and the constitution is suspended.

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I, General Augusto Pinochet, along with Admiral Merino, Air General Leigh, and General Director Mendoza will salvage Chile from ruinous socialism and guide it to prosperity!

Viva la Chile! Viva la libertad!

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r/thepast • u/Dramatic_River_3381 • 3d ago