/r/askhistorians
Why didn't the ancient Greeks explore beyond the Strait of Gibraltar to the degree that the Phoenicians did?
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How accurate are modern depictions of Medieval siege towers and battering rams? And how often were they actually used?
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How was the iconic symbol of a trophy 🏆 developed? It seems like such an odd shape and fixture to use to resemble achievement or present as an award. How did it all start and how has it changed over time?
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Were the Nazis ever concerned about the brain drain of intellectuals fleeing Germany? Did they take any steps against it?
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Jane Wyatt (Spock's Mom) was kicked off the New York Social Register after taking a Broadway part. What's a social register? What qualifies (or disqualifies) you, and why?
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Why are Chinese dynasties not named after the actual dynasties that ruled them? For example, the Ming dynasty was ruled by the Zhu family, why is it not the Zhu dynasty?
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After Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire, was there any real effort made by anyone to bring back paganism? Were any prominent figures involved in any such attempted revival, and how was the attempt met by the political forces at the time?
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Why do New Zealand, Australia and Canada - all former British colonies - use their own version of dollars instead of pounds?
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