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This explaination of Africa's relative lack of development throughout history seems dubious. Can you guys provide some insight?

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Can somebody explain the racial makeup of the Central American/Caribbean Islands? Are the majority black populations indigenous to any extent or is their presence exclusively a result of the slave trade? What happened to the original inhabitants and what do we know about their culture?

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Can anybody explain when and how rugby, football, soccer, etc. developed?

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Can r/askhistorians explain the histotical situation behind History's new show Vikings?

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What is the oldest known use of sewer systems?

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How realistic is the Shaka Zulu miniseries from the 80's?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
This explaination of Africa's relative lack of development throughout history seems dubious. Can you guys provide some insight?	204
Can somebody explain the racial makeup of the Central American/Caribbean Islands? Are the majority black populations indigenous to any extent or is their presence exclusively a result of the slave trade? What happened to the original inhabitants and what do we know about their culture?	49
Can anybody explain when and how rugby, football, soccer, etc. developed?	20
Can r/askhistorians explain the histotical situation behind History's new show Vikings?	17
What is the oldest known use of sewer systems?	6
How realistic is the Shaka Zulu miniseries from the 80's?	5