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What does it mean when scholars (not necessarily historians, but this was prompted by a historical work) refer to rape as a "weapon of war"? Is this somehow separate from other rape which takes place during war and conflict? NSFW

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How did classical colonists (Greeks in Sicily, Phoenicians in North Africa, etc.) encourage people to move to their colonies? What were interactions with locals like?

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What would loners/shut-ins/introverts do during the pre-modern period? Did such a stereotype or kind of person even exist?

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"If I had Canadian Soldiers, American technology and British officers I would rule the world." - Winston Churchill... or did he? Is this a fake quote?

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How much was Henry Ford himself responsible for the development of the modern assembly line? Was he a businessman who just took credit from a team of employees, or was he really spearheading the technical innovation?

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[META] Are there any plans in place to deal with the long-term preservation of this subreddit?

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Why are torture chambers so damn common in historic sites/castles/museums all across Europe?

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Was the Russian Far East colonized in a similar manner as to the American West, through the displacement of Native peoples?

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Did anyone question the sincerity and authenticity of Creedence Clearwater Revival, considering their appropriation of Southern styles and themes despite being from California?

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Are the nail marks made on the walls Auschwitz gas chambers real or not? Are they part of the reconstruction or were they made by tourists?

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What does it mean when scholars (not necessarily historians, but this was prompted by a historical work) refer to rape as a "weapon of war"? Is this somehow separate from other rape which takes place during war and conflict? NSFW	469
How did classical colonists (Greeks in Sicily, Phoenicians in North Africa, etc.) encourage people to move to their colonies? What were interactions with locals like?	437
What would loners/shut-ins/introverts do during the pre-modern period? Did such a stereotype or kind of person even exist?	326
"If I had Canadian Soldiers, American technology and British officers I would rule the world." - Winston Churchill... or did he? Is this a fake quote?	322
How much was Henry Ford himself responsible for the development of the modern assembly line? Was he a businessman who just took credit from a team of employees, or was he really spearheading the technical innovation?	314
[META] Are there any plans in place to deal with the long-term preservation of this subreddit?	273
Why are torture chambers so damn common in historic sites/castles/museums all across Europe?	253
Was the Russian Far East colonized in a similar manner as to the American West, through the displacement of Native peoples?	224
Did anyone question the sincerity and authenticity of Creedence Clearwater Revival, considering their appropriation of Southern styles and themes despite being from California?	191
Are the nail marks made on the walls Auschwitz gas chambers real or not? Are they part of the reconstruction or were they made by tourists?	185