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How did the rank of emperor only become associated with the East Franks (HRE), not the West Franks (France)? Why wouldn't a French king simply claim Charlemagne's legacy c. 1000?

144 upvotes • ChubbyHistorian

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When did roommates for traditional living spaces become a thing?

144 upvotes • HopelessCineromantic

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Why did so many pre-WW2 far-right parties in Germany/Austria use the term 'socialist' in their names?

144 upvotes • TheMob-TommyVercetti

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What are some incredible pieces of military luck throughout history?

144 upvotes • theAlphaginger

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What was the illegal drug trade like in 1920s London?

144 upvotes • gangaftaglee

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What was advertising like in ancient times?

144 upvotes • withoutamartyr

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[META] Let's give thanks to the mods!

144 upvotes • LiftingUP

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Is there any history basis for the traps in tombs you see in Indiana Jones, Tomb Raider, etc.?

144 upvotes • scrndude

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Did Native Americans smoke marijuana?

144 upvotes • BeaconOfBacon

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Did cavalry horses have names?

144 upvotes • 89bottles

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Title	Upvotes	Author	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How did the rank of emperor only become associated with the East Franks (HRE), not the West Franks (France)? Why wouldn't a French king simply claim Charlemagne's legacy c. 1000?	144	ChubbyHistorian
When did roommates for traditional living spaces become a thing?	144	HopelessCineromantic
Why did so many pre-WW2 far-right parties in Germany/Austria use the term 'socialist' in their names?	144	TheMob-TommyVercetti
What are some incredible pieces of military luck throughout history?	144	theAlphaginger
What was the illegal drug trade like in 1920s London?	144	gangaftaglee
What was advertising like in ancient times?	144	withoutamartyr
[META] Let's give thanks to the mods!	144	LiftingUP
Is there any history basis for the traps in tombs you see in Indiana Jones, Tomb Raider, etc.?	144	scrndude
Did Native Americans smoke marijuana?	144	BeaconOfBacon
Did cavalry horses have names?	144	89bottles