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Do the Papyrus 66 (mis)translations of Mary [and Martha] have weight and meaning? And are other scholars looking at this beyond Elizabeth Schrader?

173 upvotes • Bethlehemstarr

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In the Treaty of 1783, the United States guaranteed the right of Great Brittan to access to the Mississippi River. What happened to that right?

173 upvotes • Not_An_Ambulance

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I know that in 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue, but how long was it before common people accepted the new world? How would I, a peasant in the English countryside hear about it?

173 upvotes • nix-xon

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Did any of the Soviet soldiers whose first combats were in 1941 (or 1939) survive all the way to Berlin?

173 upvotes • Gaindeh

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How and Why did Vampires Become so Sexy in Media?

173 upvotes • TheBeefofLove

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African Historians, what can you tell me about African history that will surprise me? What tropes/stereotypes are most harmful and innaccurate when actually looking at African History?

173 upvotes • bobisterbezreal

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How does Greek and roman Armor of the classical period compare to European Medieval armor?

173 upvotes • grapesie

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How were twins treated under feudal inheritance law?

173 upvotes • rakust

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Did any ancient armies use cleats?

173 upvotes • Bonkwronky

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In the time period you study, what did an average person do for fun?

173 upvotes • m84m

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Title	Upvotes	Author	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Do the Papyrus 66 (mis)translations of Mary [and Martha] have weight and meaning? And are other scholars looking at this beyond Elizabeth Schrader?	173	Bethlehemstarr
In the Treaty of 1783, the United States guaranteed the right of Great Brittan to access to the Mississippi River. What happened to that right?	173	Not_An_Ambulance
I know that in 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue, but how long was it before common people accepted the new world? How would I, a peasant in the English countryside hear about it?	173	nix-xon
Did any of the Soviet soldiers whose first combats were in 1941 (or 1939) survive all the way to Berlin?	173	Gaindeh
How and Why did Vampires Become so Sexy in Media?	173	TheBeefofLove
African Historians, what can you tell me about African history that will surprise me? What tropes/stereotypes are most harmful and innaccurate when actually looking at African History?	173	bobisterbezreal
How does Greek and roman Armor of the classical period compare to European Medieval armor?	173	grapesie
How were twins treated under feudal inheritance law?	173	rakust
Did any ancient armies use cleats?	173	Bonkwronky
In the time period you study, what did an average person do for fun?	173	m84m