/r/AskHistorians

Title	Upvotes	Author
'Michael' was the most popular boys name in the US every year except one from 1954 to 1998; is it normal for one name to be so popular for so long? Are there any theories behind its popularity, or why it faded?	4372	td4999
I am an Ancient Greek mercenary and I just refused to rape/plunder a city we conquered. How would my fellow mercenaries see me? Will I be mocked for making this decision or will I get a reputation for being honorable? NSFW	4370	SepehrNS
When did it stop being acceptable to openly conquer other nations?	4369	johannesalthusius
How did Medieval kings gauge the military potential of their neighbours before acting against them?	4367	keelanmctavish
My Chinese girlfriend eats leftovers for breakfast. I find that odd growing up in the South(Louisiana), where all we eat for breakfast is "breakfast foods", bacon eggs etc. When did traditionally associated breakfast foods become a thing in America? And how regional are these breakfast foods?	4366	lildiduknow
I'm your average medieval citizen. My city is under siege, they're starving us out over months but we're fine for now. What is my daily life like? Is my coin still worth something? Do people trade or is the guard distributing rations? Do we still have fun to pass the time?	4366	Rybis
Happy New Year, AskHistorians! You may now have historical relations with 1998.	4365	sunagainstgold
My Name is Kevin M. Levin and I am the Author of 'Searching For Black Confederates: The Civil War's Most Persistent Myth.' Have a Question About this Subject? I'll Do My Best to Answer It.	4359	kevinmichaellevin
In the Sherlock Holmes stories, Holmes has a little band of “street Arabs” (homeless kids) he pays to be his eyes and ears. Was giving a homeless kid a sixpence to run an errand commen back then, or does this just show how “bohemian” Holmes is in the stories? Why are they called street Arabs?	4358	nueoritic-parents
Are there ANY notable nude statues from Greek and Roman antiquity times that actually featured the vulva or pubic hair? Why is it that for like thousands of years every sculptor used smooth Barbie anatomy on female forms while spending months perfectly chiseling a penis on male forms?	4357	DJIMBEAUXbucc

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