Poets in History

A major world event appears — but the year stays hidden. Pick the poet who was alive when it happened, drawn from 18,575 curated historical events.

All Poetry Games

Each round shows a major historical event with its date hidden. Four poets are offered — exactly one was alive at that moment. After you answer, reveal the year, see who else was writing, read how history shaped poetry, and listen to a musicalised poem by the correct poet.

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