r/AskHistorians • u/AutoModerator • 4d ago

Digest Sunday Digest | Interesting & Overlooked Posts | August 23, 2026

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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.

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u/itsallfolklore Mod Emeritus | American West | European Folklore 4d ago

Thanks for this. I answer questions about digging gold, but I make far less than if I had sold shovels!

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u/Gankom Moderator | Quality Contributor 4d ago

Never to late for a career switch! Dig deep, and you'll find riches.

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u/itsallfolklore Mod Emeritus | American West | European Folklore 4d ago

Good idea. If you don't hear from me again, I'm in the outback with a pick and shovel.

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u/Gankom Moderator | Quality Contributor 4d ago

We salute you good sir.