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Tasks
Vital articles
These articles need to gain featured status as soon as possible:
- History (Comparison: Mathematics)
- Outline of history (Comparison: Outline of biology, Outline of geography)
- Glossary of history (Comparison: Glossary of philosophy)
Open tasks
You can add notes here on any tasks to be done, items to be addressed, articles needing improvement, etc. Please add your signature to any items that you add here.
- Redlist - women historians - add new biographies for notable women historians
- Category:Wikipedia requested photographs of history - Supply images, make requests for history articles.
- Wikipedia:WikiProject Deletion sorting/History - Comment on History-related articles up for deletion.
- Answer requests for comments
- History of Lacock Requires a rating and possible expansion/cleanup
Article alerts
Did you know
- 09 Mar 2025 – Lope Martín (talk · · hist) was nominated for DYK by Kimikel (t · c); see discussion
- 26 Feb 2025 – Francisco Mascarenhas (Governor of Macau) (talk · · hist) was nominated for DYK by Underbar dk (t · c); see discussion
Articles for deletion
- 03 Apr 2025 – Siege of Kangra (talk · · hist) was AfDed by Koshuri Sultan (t · c); see discussion (0 participants)
- 02 Apr 2025 – Electoral history of Pat Buchanan (talk · · hist) was AfDed by मल्ल (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 02 Apr 2025 – 2025 Macedonian anti-corruption protests (talk · · hist) was AfDed by StephenMacky1 (t · c); see discussion (4 participants)
- 02 Apr 2025 – Pathankot Campaign (talk · · hist) was AfDed by NXcrypto (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
- 02 Apr 2025 – Ahluwalia–Ramgarhia War (talk · · hist) was AfDed by Srijanx22 (t · c); see discussion (5 participants)
- 01 Apr 2025 – Buçe Ambush (talk · · hist) was AfDed by Griboski (t · c); see discussion (5 participants)
- 01 Apr 2025 – Sabaean colonization of Africa (talk · · hist) was AfDed by Kowal2701 (t · c); see discussion (7 participants)
- 01 Apr 2025 – Tsardom of Bulgaria (talk · · hist) was AfDed by Absolutiva (t · c); see discussion (5 participants)
- 31 Mar 2025 – Execution of Sambhaji (talk · · hist) was AfDed by Mnbnjghiryurr (t · c); see discussion (12 participants)
- 31 Mar 2025 – Foundation of the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (talk · · hist) was AfDed by NebY (t · c); see discussion (6 participants)
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Proposed deletions
- 29 Mar 2025 – Battle of Kasur (1763) (talk · · hist) was PRODed by Asilvering (t · c): Non-notable battle; title is neologism invented for wikipedia (see [1]); source does not verify content
Categories for discussion
- 01 Apr 2025 – Category:History of Degerfors (talk · · hist) was CfDed by Kaffet i halsen (t · c); see discussion
- 30 Mar 2025 – Category:Autumn events by country (talk · · hist) was CfDed by Aidan721 (t · c); see discussion
- 30 Mar 2025 – Category:Autumn events (Southern Hemisphere) (talk · · hist) was CfDed by Aidan721 (t · c); see discussion
- 30 Mar 2025 – Category:Autumn events (Northern Hemisphere) (talk · · hist) was CfDed by Aidan721 (t · c); see discussion
- 30 Mar 2025 – Category:Seasonal events in Armenia (talk · · hist) was CfDed by Aidan721 (t · c); see discussion
- 29 Mar 2025 – Category:History of British Overseas Territories by period (talk · · hist) was CfDed by Beland (t · c); see discussion
- 29 Mar 2025 – Category:History of British Overseas Territories by topic (talk · · hist) was CfDed by Beland (t · c); see discussion
- 29 Mar 2025 – Category:History of British Overseas Territories (talk · · hist) was CfDed by Beland (t · c); see discussion
- 29 Mar 2025 – Category:History of the Crown Dependencies (talk · · hist) was CfDed by Beland (t · c); see discussion
- 29 Mar 2025 – Category:Defunct ferry companies of the Crown Dependencies (talk · · hist) was CfDed by Beland (t · c); see discussion
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Redirects for discussion
- 27 Mar 2025 – 'Two Suns of Japan' (talk · · hist) →Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki was RfDed by Rusalkii (t · c); see discussion
- 10 Mar 2025 – Joe Biden health cover up (talk · · hist) →Age and health concerns about Joe Biden was RfDed by Hey man im josh (t · c); see discussion
- 04 Jan 2025 – Western Civilisation (talk · · hist) →Western culture was RfDed by Rotideypoc41352 (t · c); see discussion
- 04 Jan 2025 – Western Civilization (talk · · hist) →Western culture was RfDed by Rotideypoc41352 (t · c); see discussion
- 04 Jan 2025 – Western civilisation (talk · · hist) →Western culture was RfDed by Rotideypoc41352 (t · c); see discussion
- 04 Jan 2025 – Western civilization (talk · · hist) →Western culture was RfDed by Piotrus (t · c); see discussion
Files for discussion
- 08 Feb 2025 – File:Scythian tatoo.jpg (talk · · hist) (on History of tattooing) was FfDed by Iruka13 (t · c); see discussion
Featured article candidates
Featured list candidates
- 19 Feb 2025 – Timeline of the Kingdom of Jerusalem (talk · · hist) was FL nominated by Borsoka (t · c); see discussion
Good article nominees
- 27 Mar 2025 – Java War (talk · · hist) was GA nominated by Juxlos (t · c); start
- 12 Mar 2025 – Udagbedo (talk · · hist) was GA nominated by Vanderwaalforces (t · c); start
- 09 Mar 2025 – Lope Martín (talk · · hist) was GA nominated by Kimikel (t · c); see discussion
- 06 Mar 2025 – Russian Memorial Church of Saint Alexius (Leipzig) (talk · · hist) was GA nominated by Rufus the Unqualified (t · c); see discussion
- 26 Feb 2025 – Gupta–Saka Wars (talk · · hist) was GA nominated by Garudam (t · c); start
- 22 Feb 2025 – Urien (talk · · hist) was GA nominated by Tipcake (t · c); start
- 17 Jan 2025 – William Arthur Ganfield (talk · · hist) was GA nominated by PCN02WPS (t · c); start
Featured article reviews
- 10 Mar 2025 – Surrender of Japan (talk · · hist) was put up for FA review by AirshipJungleman29 (t · c); see discussion
- 30 Oct 2023 – Byzantine Empire (talk · · hist) was put up for FA review by SandyGeorgia (t · c); see discussion
Good article reassessments
- 22 Mar 2025 – Lydia Canaan (talk · · hist) was nominated for GA reassessment by Mesoutopia (t · c); see discussion
- 07 Feb 2025 – History of the University of Santo Tomas (talk · · hist) was nominated for GA reassessment by Z1720 (t · c); see discussion
Requests for comments
- 19 Mar 2025 – History of Libya under Muammar Gaddafi (talk · · hist) has an RfC by GommehGaming101 (t · c); see discussion
- 17 Mar 2025 – Gupta Empire (talk · · hist) has an RfC by Koshuri Sultan (t · c); see discussion
- 15 Mar 2025 – Raid on Barcelona (1115) (talk · · hist) has an RfC by RobertJohnson35 (t · c); see discussion
Peer reviews
- 03 Apr 2025 – History of the Ming dynasty (talk · · hist) has been put up for PR by Min968 (t · c); see discussion
- 07 Mar 2025 – Lydia Canaan (talk · · hist) has been put up for PR by Mesoutopia (t · c); see discussion
- 27 Feb 2025 – Pešgaldarameš (talk · · hist) has been put up for PR by Eulersidentity (t · c); see discussion
Requested moves
- 02 Apr 2025 – Social season (United Kingdom) (talk · · hist) is requested to be moved to Social season by Closetside (t · c); see discussion
- 02 Apr 2025 – Gringegalgona, Victoria (talk · · hist) is requested to be moved to Gringegalgona by GMH Melbourne (t · c); see discussion
- 31 Mar 2025 – Abbasid Revolution (talk · · hist) is requested to be moved to Abbasid revolution by Cinderella157 (t · c); see discussion
- 29 Mar 2025 – List of wars involving the People's Republic of China (talk · · hist) is requested to be moved to List of conflicts involving the People's Republic of China by Easternsahara (t · c); see discussion
- 28 Mar 2025 – Favourite (talk · · hist) is requested to be moved to Favourite (politics) by Howardcorn33 (t · c); see discussion
- 27 Mar 2025 – American frontier (talk · · hist) is requested to be moved to Wild West by Wikiexplorationandhelping (t · c); see discussion
- 25 Mar 2025 – Métis (Belgian Congo) (talk · · hist) is requested to be moved to Métis (Congo) by GnocchiFan (t · c); see discussion
- 20 Mar 2025 – Republic of Cuba (1902–1959) (talk · · hist) is requested to be moved to Republican period (Cuba) by Mangokeylime (t · c); see discussion
- 14 Feb 2025 – Sannyasi rebellion (talk · · hist) is requested to be moved to Fakir-Sannyasi Rebellion by BrightConstellations234 (t · c); see discussion
- 07 Feb 2025 – Goryeosa (talk · · hist) is requested to be moved to Koryŏsa by Seefooddiet (t · c); see discussion
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Articles to be merged
- 17 Mar 2025 – House of Rheged (talk · · hist) is proposed for merging to Coeling by Tipcake (t · c); see discussion
- 02 Mar 2025 – Witch (word) (talk · · hist) is proposed for merging to witchcraft by Paradoctor (t · c); see discussion
- 26 Feb 2025 – Gajapati dynasty (talk · · hist) is proposed for merging to Gajapati (title) by AlvaKedak (t · c); see discussion
- 05 Feb 2025 – Settler state (talk · · hist) is proposed for merging to Settler colonialism by Викидим (t · c); see discussion
- 03 Jan 2025 – Latins (talk · · hist) is proposed for merging to Latins (Italic tribe) by 216.49.130.40 (t · c); see discussion
- 31 Dec 2024 – Comparison of CRT, LCD, plasma, and OLED displays (talk · · hist) is proposed for merging to Comparison of display technology by Emir of Wikipedia (t · c); see discussion
- 23 Dec 2024 – Atlantic Revolutions (talk · · hist) is proposed for merging to Age of Revolution by Leventio (t · c); see discussion
- 13 Dec 2024 – Horrible Histories (2009 TV series) (talk · · hist) is proposed for merging to Horrible Histories (2015 TV series) by Toscahydra (t · c); see discussion
- 13 Dec 2024 – Horrible Histories (2015 TV series) (talk · · hist) is proposed for merging to Horrible Histories (2009 TV series) by Toscahydra (t · c); see discussion
- 03 Dec 2024 – Pasuhalta (region) (talk · · hist) is proposed for merging to Assuwa by Chaotic Enby (t · c); see discussion
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Articles to be split
- 24 Jan 2025 – History of Libya under Muammar Gaddafi (talk · · hist) is proposed for splitting by Babylonian1963 (t · c); see discussion
- 30 Dec 2024 – Economic history of the United States (talk · · hist) is proposed for splitting by Lfstevens (t · c); see discussion
- 23 Nov 2024 – Imperialism (talk · · hist) is proposed for splitting by ZombieBruce (t · c); see discussion
- 25 Oct 2024 – List of killings by law enforcement officers in the United States in the 20th century (talk · · hist) is proposed for splitting by Engrigg22 (t · c); see discussion
- 07 May 2024 – Contemporary history of Spain (talk · · hist) is proposed for splitting by Malvoliox (t · c); see discussion
- 25 Jan 2024 – History of Samoa (talk · · hist) is proposed for splitting by JJUPLOADS22 (t · c); see discussion
- 10 Dec 2022 – Common Romanian (talk · · hist) is proposed for splitting by Super Dromaeosaurus (t · c); see discussion
- 10 Apr 2022 – History of the War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) (talk · · hist) is proposed for splitting by Knowledgekid87 (t · c); see discussion
Articles for creation
- 03 Apr 2025 – Draft:Aqsaqal Faizullah Khan Qara-Bay (talk · · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Johny9761 (t · c)
- 03 Apr 2025 – Draft:Battle of Duduli (talk · · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Imperialrajputra (t · c)
- 02 Apr 2025 – Draft:Marie Stopes: Sexual Revolutionary (talk · · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Matthew John Drummond (t · c)
- 02 Apr 2025 – Draft:Benito Monción (talk · · hist) has been submitted for AfC by BlkGeneral2000 (t · c)
- 31 Mar 2025 – Draft:Pirmam (talk · · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Kurdiz (t · c)
- 31 Mar 2025 – Draft:Raja Kecil's rebellion (talk · · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Cherry;japanese (t · c)
- 31 Mar 2025 – Draft:Coat of arms of Hudson Bay Company (talk · · hist) has been submitted for AfC by WikiPhil012 (t · c)
- 30 Mar 2025 – Draft:Stephen J. Patterson (talk · · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Aglennon (t · c)
- 30 Mar 2025 – Draft:Hafez al-Assad's cult of personality (talk · · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Algirr (t · c)
- 30 Mar 2025 – Draft:Crimean-Circassian war (1713) (talk · · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Drazze.greece (t · c)
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Articles to be worked on
Feel free to add any articles needing improvement you come across here. Please add your signature to any items that you add here.
- Articles to be created
Articles that Need Improvement
- Known class and importance
- History (C-class, Top-importance) - Needs expansion
- Ancient history (C-class, Top-importance) - Cleanup, expansion needed
- Early modern period (C-class, Top-importance) - Cleanup, expansion needed
- Age of Revolution (Stub-class, Top-importance) - Expansion severely needed.
- Civilization (C-class, Top-importance) - Needs major expansion and reorganizing
- Postclassical Era (C-class, Top-importance) - More references and expansion needed, minor reorganizing.
- Ancient Rome (B-class, Top-importance) - Needs reorganising, good though
- History of construction (C-class, Top-importance) - Needs reorganization, cleanup
- History of Shamanism (Start-class, Top-importance) - Needs expansion (inclusion of Turkic and Mongol history)
- History of East Asia (Stub-class, High-importance) - Needs major cleanup, expansion, etc.
- History of Asia (Start-class, High-importance) - Needs major expansion
- Colonialism (C-class, High-importance) - See Talk:Colonialism#Cleanup of article
- Early modern Europe (C-class, High-importance) - Cleanup, expansion, reorganizing
- Nazi Party (C-class, High-importance) - Needs expansion, more references and citation cleanup. Help very much needed.
- History of Belgium (B-class, Mid-importance) - Expansion badly needed.
- History of Mauritius (Start-class, Mid-importance) - Expansion needed.
- Shark Island Extermination Camp (C-class, Low-importance) - Needs references, clean-up, re-writing and expansion. Name change request to Shark Island Concentration Camp currently being discussed - see Talk:Shark Island Extermination Camp#Requested Move
List of golden treasures - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draft:List_of_oldest_golden_treasures - if some history nerd wants to help with information and creating the article i would greatly appreciate the gesture , maybe even buy you a beer :)
Unknown class and importance
- Ancient Carthage - Needs some reorganizing
- Ancient Greece - Cleanup
- Archaeology - Cleanup
- Constitutional Crisis - Needs expansion, cleanup
- Emperor Gwanggaeto - needs more additions.
- Empire - Needs assessment and serious cleanup/expansion.
- Fall of the Berlin Wall - new article in the last few days, needs expansion and cleanup, preferably before the 30th anniversary
- History of Sri Lanka - Needs expansion and Medieval history of Sri Lanka clean up
- List of history topics - Needs expansion
- Local history - Needs major improvement
- Oral history - Cleanup
- Secession - Needs some expansion
- Timeline of prehistory - Expansion, sources
- Union of Brittany and France - Needs reorganizing, cleanup
- Witch-hunt - medieval section is somewhat fragmented, needs scholarly citations.
- Xinhai Revolution - Needs Cleanup
- History of money - multiple issues with structure and references, see the talk
- Leprosy in Malta - would benefit from review by a historian, perhaps additional sources?
Outside of WikiProject History
- Marshfield, Gloucestershire - English village, has very large and very disorganized/OR history sections; lots of good info, but needs organization and re-writing
- Referendum - Needs Cleanup
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