/r/askhistorians
In the painting 'The Emperor Napoleon in His Study at the Tuileries', the titular is shown with what appears to be a large bulge in his crotch. Is this what I think it is? Is it intentional? The man's request? NSFW
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Millions of Americans went on strike in the immediate aftermath of World War II. What were the long-term effects of this on the American worker? Did they achieve their objectives?
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The Nabatean culture were known for their highly distinctive rock-cut tombs, such as iconic Al Khazneh in Petra, Jordan that was in an “Indiana Jones” movie. Have archeologists ever uncovered any intact or only partially-looted Nabatean tombs that still contained its original occupants/grave goods?
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How did Trotsky make a living during his years of exile? Based on pics of the houses he lived in, he seems to have been fairly comfortable materially.
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The last person to attempt to claim the Scottish throne was Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie prince Charlie). Are there any other descendants to the (now nonexistent) Scottish crown and if so how legitimate would their claims to the crown be in the modern day?
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In Norse mythology Odin, along with his brothers Vili and Ve, create the Universe. But centuries prior to Christianization of the Scandinavian peoples only Odin appears to be worshipped with his brothers practically dissapearing. What happened to their cults?
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We hear a lot about horse-mounted cavalry, but almost nothing about camel-mounted cavalry. How effective were camels in combat? Were horses superior as mounts in all but the ability to survive without water for long periods?
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