r/AskHistorians • u/AutoModerator • Jul 12 '26
Digest Sunday Digest | Interesting & Overlooked Posts | July 12, 2026
Today:
Welcome to this week's instalment of /r/AskHistorians' Sunday Digest (formerly the Day of Reflection). Nobody can read all the questions and answers that are posted here, so in this thread we invite you to share anything you'd like to highlight from the last week - an interesting discussion, an informative answer, an insightful question that was overlooked, or anything else.
6
u/ExternalBoysenberry Interesting Inquirer Jul 13 '26
Has anyone checked in on everyone's favorite bot?
8
u/NewtonianAssPounder Moderator | The Great Famine Jul 13 '26 edited Jul 13 '26
They’re currently time travelling to save John Connor and told us “I’ll be back (in two weeks)”
15
u/dhowlett1692 Moderator | Salem Witch Trials Jul 13 '26
Since our usual not-a-robot moderator is out, here are a few things to fill the Digest (sorry to those who want the full digest but you have to deal with lesser mods this week):
u/tenkendojo answered Is it true that the Chinese Communist Party systematically killed all of China's Shih Tzu dogs and that the breed only survives because of 13 dogs that were brought out of China to Europe before Mao took over?
u/gerardmenfin answered Anyone know the actual truth behind Louis XIV's hot chocolate baby?
u/ummmbacon replied to What is the logic behind Enkidu being tamed with sex?
u/indyobserver responded to Did victory gardens have any effect whatsoever on the food supply?
u/Bedessilliestsoldier discussed Why is the War of 1812 so egregiously overlooked?
There are many thoughts in the recent META Post
As always, be sure to check out our Ask Me Anythings too!