The most recent threads populate on the initial Forums page just below the list of all the various subforums.
EDIT: oh wait, I see now what you're asking. The threads on the initial page are actually just the most recently active. I don't think there is a way to get a list based on created date.
Xenforo based sites can have a lightning bolt icon on the upper right for “what’s new”. This one lists them below the first ad, now Missouri Meerschaum as I see it on my phone.
Xenforo based sites can have a lightning bolt icon on the upper right for “what’s new”. This one lists them below the first ad, now Missouri Meerschaum as I see it on my phone.