/r/askhistorians
Given that everything (?) we know of Norse mythology was written by Christians, there's a pretty good chance that Ragnarok was written as a "your gods are dead so you should totally worship our absolutely not dead God" propaganda piece, right?
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“The Count of Monte Cristo”, “Les Miserables”, and “Papillon” are three world-famous French novels that all feature a convict as the main character. How did this subject come to play such an outsized role in French culture?
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How was the government of the the Iroquois Confederacy structured? How did they choose their leaders?
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Hindu, Jewish and Zoroastrian texts (and possibly others) claim that ancient peoples lived far longer lives than contemporary peoples. What was the cause of this belief among various groups?
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Why did the British put the 50-year provision (which makes Hong Kong pseudo-independent until 2047) in their agreement to cede Hong Kong to China?
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I have heard that, while British settlers in America enthusiastically adopted Native American foods, British Australians had an almost superstitious taboo about avoiding aboriginal food. Is this true? If so, what accounts for the split?
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How did escaping slaves and Jews during the Holocaust keep their babies quiet when hiding? As a new parent, there seems little that could be done in an emergency situation.
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René Girard suggested that Christianity was the first religion couched in the perspective of the victim/scapegoat, a large break from pagan religions that promulgated the victor's perspective. Is this true?
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