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Checked in the last 30 daysOlder, dated recordFrom registration records
Registered 21 years ago · on AboutUs since 2006 · one registrar since Jun 30, 2016 · no ownership change on record since 2016 · last checked Oct 11, 2026.
Registration
RegisteredApr 13, 2005historyofwar.org was registered on Apr 13, 2005.Source: RDAP, fetched Sep 7, 2026
AboutUs record
AboutUs wiki pageAboutUs wiki pageJun 20, 2006 – Nov 7, 2013An AboutUs wiki page described historyofwar.org from Jun 20, 2006 to Nov 7, 2013 (4 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023Said about itself in 2006Jul 1, 2006
Registrar
MESH DIGITAL LIMITEDMESH DIGITAL LIMITEDJun 30, 2016 – Oct 11, 2026 (latest)Registrar MESH DIGITAL LIMITED (IANA 1390) in the registration data recorded, first on Jun 30, 2016 and most recently on Oct 11, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Sep 7, 2026
Ownership
Ownership recordsJun 30, 2016 – Jan 14, 2026Registration records for historyofwar.org are held from Jun 30, 2016 to Jan 14, 2026 (52 records). None shows a change of registrant. Privacy-service and redaction changes are not counted.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
No ownership changes recorded, 2016–2026
Zone file
No nameserver records held, Jan 2026 – Oct 2026Nameservers: 123-reg.co.ukNameservers: 123-reg.co.ukJun 30, 2016 – Oct 12, 2020Registration records listed 123-reg.co.uk nameservers (ns.123-reg.co.uk, ns2.123-reg.co.uk) for historyofwar.org from Jun 30, 2016 to Oct 12, 2020.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Certificate
Let's EncryptMar 24, 2026 – Oct 26, 2026 (latest)Let's Encrypt issued 12 certificates for historyofwar.org from Mar 24, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 18, 2027. Seen in use on Oct 11, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader); TLS check, Oct 11, 2026
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Every dated fact on this lifeline (10)
Apr 13, 2005Registration: historyofwar.org was registered on Apr 13, 2005.Source: RDAP, fetched Sep 7, 2026
Jun 20, 2006 – Nov 7, 2013AboutUs record: An AboutUs wiki page described historyofwar.org from Jun 20, 2006 to Nov 7, 2013 (4 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023
Jul 1, 2006AboutUs record: “Military History Encyclopedia on the Web hopes to become your first port of call for any aspect of Military History”Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006
Jun 30, 2016 – Oct 11, 2026Registrar: Registrar MESH DIGITAL LIMITED (IANA 1390) in the registration data recorded, first on Jun 30, 2016 and most recently on Oct 11, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Sep 7, 2026
Jun 30, 2016 – Jan 14, 2026Ownership: Registration records for historyofwar.org are held from Jun 30, 2016 to Jan 14, 2026 (52 records). None shows a change of registrant. Privacy-service and redaction changes are not counted.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Jun 30, 2016 – Oct 12, 2020Zone file: Registration records listed 123-reg.co.uk nameservers (ns.123-reg.co.uk, ns2.123-reg.co.uk) for historyofwar.org from Jun 30, 2016 to Oct 12, 2020.
“Military History Encyclopedia on the Web hopes to become your first port of call for any aspect of Military History”
Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006
Current AboutUs recordJul 7, 2026 – Aug 23, 2026 (latest)Authority and Safety last refreshed Aug 23, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
Nameservers: GoDaddy
Nameservers: GoDaddyDec 14, 2020 – Jan 14, 2026Registration records listed GoDaddy nameservers (ns63.domaincontrol.com, ns64.domaincontrol.com) for historyofwar.org from Dec 14, 2020 to Jan 14, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
DNS moved to GoDaddyDec 14, 2020historyofwar.org's nameservers moved from 123-reg.co.uk to GoDaddy at some point between Oct 12, 2020 and Dec 14, 2020. Last seen at 123-reg.co.uk: Oct 12, 2020 (registration record). First seen at GoDaddy: Dec 14, 2020 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 2 months in between, so the date of the move is not known more closely.Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Dec 14, 2020 – Jan 14, 2026Zone file: Registration records listed GoDaddy nameservers (ns63.domaincontrol.com, ns64.domaincontrol.com) for historyofwar.org from Dec 14, 2020 to Jan 14, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Dec 14, 2020Zone file: historyofwar.org's nameservers moved from 123-reg.co.uk to GoDaddy at some point between Oct 12, 2020 and Dec 14, 2020. Last seen at 123-reg.co.uk: Oct 12, 2020 (registration record). First seen at GoDaddy: Dec 14, 2020 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 2 months in between, so the date of the move is not known more closely.Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Mar 24, 2026 – Oct 26, 2026Certificate: Let's Encrypt issued 12 certificates for historyofwar.org from Mar 24, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 18, 2027. Seen in use on Oct 11, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader); TLS check, Oct 11, 2026
Jul 7, 2026 – Aug 23, 2026AboutUs record: Authority and Safety last refreshed Aug 23, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
3 of 4 safety checks passed (Oct 26, 2026).
Registered 2005 · site is live · HTTPS valid
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HistoryOfWar.org is a military history encyclopedia offering reference content on wars, battles, biographies, and related historical topics. The site serves students, educators, and history enthusiasts seeking information on military history. It is maintained by John Rickard and based in Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Current facts
Latest available measurements; dated entries retain their dates. These are measurements, not an endorsement of the site.
latest result
Domain registered Apr 13, 2005 — 21 years old.
latest result
Registrar on record: Mesh Digital Limited — unchanged since AboutUs began tracking (Jul 23, 2026).
latest result
HTTPS request succeeded for www.historyofwar.org.
checked Sep 30, 2026
The live front page reads as an education or reference site that publishes free content supported by ads.
Authority 48/100— ahead of 48% of the August 2026 scored sampleClear
Why this authority score
48 is a percentile: higher than 48% of sites we score.
How it's calculated
Prominence (Tranco rank #254,313)+6
Verified continuity: 21.5 years (RDAP registration)+10
Security & email hygiene+2
Calibration adjustment (published map)+8
Model score: 26/99 — what these reason lines add up to.
Published Authority (percentile): 48/100 — this site's rank against the August 2026 scored sample. Public Authority is capped at 99.
Safety evidence
No unexpired threat-feed result; name-similarity check available (recorded about 64 days ago); 3/3 transport and email checks available (oldest recorded about 64 days ago). This is evidence coverage, not a probability that a website is safe.
What historyofwar.org said about itself, 2006
Quoted from the site's AboutUs wiki page in each year it changed (1 version). These are the page's own words at the time, not AboutUs's assessment. New words · dropped words
2006
Military History Encyclopedia on the Web hopes to become your first port of call for any aspect of Military History
Site history
Dated record — historical facts always carry their date.