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Did Hitler hate the way he looked? He wasn't Aryan, or anything like his version of an "ideal" person...

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Why does medieval art sometimes depict people holding small buildings?

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Reading the diaries of Samuel Pepys, and I'm a little confused by his continued references to 'my boy'. Can anyone provide insight?

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What forms of entertainment did Native Americans have, pre 20th.c?

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I found this on Google Earth in the middle of nowhere in Algeria. Could this be the remains of something? [x-post from /r/whatisthisthing]

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What are some of the earliest archaeological examples of children's toys?

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What is the man saying to the other man in this medieval illustration? [x-post /r/whatisthisthing]

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Anyone know anything about art or culture from the Swiss alps in the 11-14th centuries?

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What was present-day New England like during the 13th, 14th centuries?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Did Hitler hate the way he looked? He wasn't Aryan, or anything like his version of an "ideal" person...	944
Why does medieval art sometimes depict people holding small buildings?	50
Reading the diaries of Samuel Pepys, and I'm a little confused by his continued references to 'my boy'. Can anyone provide insight?	24
What forms of entertainment did Native Americans have, pre 20th.c?	21
I found this on Google Earth in the middle of nowhere in Algeria. Could this be the remains of something? [x-post from /r/whatisthisthing]	19
What are some of the earliest archaeological examples of children's toys?	12
What is the man saying to the other man in this medieval illustration? [x-post /r/whatisthisthing]	9
Anyone know anything about art or culture from the Swiss alps in the 11-14th centuries?	5
What was present-day New England like during the 13th, 14th centuries?	4