What is historyporn?

Historyporn is a subreddit on the social media platform Reddit, dedicated to sharing historical photographs and stories. It was created in January 2011 and has since amassed over 15 million members. Users post a variety of historical content, including rare photographs, interesting facts, and anecdotes about people, places, and events from different eras. The subreddit's goal is to educate and entertain its users through a nostalgic look back at the past. The subreddit has a strict moderation policy to ensure that the content posted is accurate and respectful.