A Reddit discussion on the 'History' subreddit has revealed 18 little-known historical events that many believe should be taught in schools. User Wildcat190 asked about interesting yet obscure historical moments, generating hundreds of responses about forgotten wars, disasters, and conflicts. From the 1871 Korean War to the Peshtigo Fire that killed over 1,200 people on the same day as the Great Chicago Fire, these stories highlight significant moments missing from standard curricula.

Several responses focused on American conflicts rarely discussed in classrooms. The West Virginia Mine Wars saw the first use of military air power against US citizens, while the Philippine-American War followed the Spanish-American War but is often overlooked. The Tulsa race riots represent another suppressed chapter of American history. Other contributors mentioned the Holodomor famine in Ukraine, where 5-10 million died under Soviet policies, and the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-05, which marked the first time an Asian power defeated a European great power in modern times.

The discussion reveals how much history education leaves out. From the Banana Wars that advanced corporate interests over foreign policy to the Utah War between federal forces and Mormons, these events shaped the modern world in ways most people never learn. As one commenter noted about the Peshtigo Fire, 'I'm always saddened that the only fame we have is for being burnt to the ground.'