I have been writing a niche history blog for 15 years

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Started writing Res Obscura in 2010 as a PhD student, aiming to post daily.
Early blogging fostered an intellectual community and connections with other history bloggers.
Experienced viral success with posts on obscure historical topics.
Shifted focus due to the changing nature of blogging and social media.
Moved to Substack in 2023, finding a renewed sense of community.
Continues writing due to a passion for sharing unique, hard-to-find historical content.
Celebrates 15 years with a call for support to continue the blog.

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