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I am a German peasant during the 12th century; when I go to church, do I have any idea where most of the more far-flung locations (Israel, Egypt, ect) are located/how far they are away from me? Would I have any proof that these places exist except for the priest telling me about them?

by /u/Pokonic in /r/AskHistorians

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