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How did people in medieval european, ancient and classical(romans, greeks) times deal with vermin(Rats, snakes, flies, mosquitos Large spiders) and what was their view towards this, (emphasis on the spiders part please)

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Has pretending to be a veteran for false recognition and prestige been done in the past?

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At what point in history was it pathologically dangerous for Native Americans to get exposed to Europeans?

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In a medieval army[1100 to 1300 AD] What average proportion of the army was made up of knights and militia/commoners.

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What was so unique about the Greek Phalanx that differentiated it from other shield wall formations?

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In the medieval period of Europe, would soldiers during an open battle try to stay in formation, rather than break off in a chaotic melee like in hollywood films?

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Was it this easy to break formation during medieval battles like in this video here?

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Is there any evidence for the Romans dipping bread in Olive oil and eating it?

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What eventually happened to the Spartans that surrendered at Sphacteria in the Peloponnesian war

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Other than alcohol, what were other stimulants and drugs used by soldiers in order to enhance their combat ability before the industrial era.

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How did people in medieval european, ancient and classical(romans, greeks) times deal with vermin(Rats, snakes, flies, mosquitos Large spiders) and what was their view towards this, (emphasis on the spiders part please)	11
Has pretending to be a veteran for false recognition and prestige been done in the past?	10
At what point in history was it pathologically dangerous for Native Americans to get exposed to Europeans?	9
In a medieval army[1100 to 1300 AD] What average proportion of the army was made up of knights and militia/commoners.	9
What was so unique about the Greek Phalanx that differentiated it from other shield wall formations?	8
In the medieval period of Europe, would soldiers during an open battle try to stay in formation, rather than break off in a chaotic melee like in hollywood films?	5
Was it this easy to break formation during medieval battles like in this video here?	5
Is there any evidence for the Romans dipping bread in Olive oil and eating it?	4
What eventually happened to the Spartans that surrendered at Sphacteria in the Peloponnesian war	2
Other than alcohol, what were other stimulants and drugs used by soldiers in order to enhance their combat ability before the industrial era.	2