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To what degree did pagan and crypto-pagan traditions and beliefs still exist in late medieval western Europe?

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It has occurred to me that despite having heard of biremes, triremes, etc. I have almost no knowledge of what other types of ships the ancient Greeks (particularly of the 7th to 4th centuries BCE) used not only in war but for trade, exploration, fishing and transportation.

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Aside from Lithuania, were there any pagan hold-outs in Europe? Even just small pockets?

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I'm a peasant in rural western Europe around 1380-1500, what lies within my power to protect myself from the oppression and abuses of power of my liege Lord?

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(NSFW 18+) How far back in history do BDSM and other forms of kink go? NSFW

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How prevalent was the threat of bandits in medieval Europe? Is it somewhat exaggerated in popular misconceptions or were there really bandits lurking all over to prey on unwary and unguarded travelers?

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Charles V was during his reign, ruler of the largest empire in Europe, why did he ultimately abdicate all his titles and what do we know of his final years?

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When did Spanish and Portuguese women begin arriving in the new world?

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A recent post on r/science points to a plague called "cocoliztli" as a major cause of Aztec Empire's downfall, are there any historical records from either Spanish or Meso-american sources that mention this or where it might have come from?

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A recent question has sparked my curiousity, If a peasant found a beehive on land that he or she worked or occupied, what would be within their rights to do with it?

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To what degree did pagan and crypto-pagan traditions and beliefs still exist in late medieval western Europe?	1130
It has occurred to me that despite having heard of biremes, triremes, etc. I have almost no knowledge of what other types of ships the ancient Greeks (particularly of the 7th to 4th centuries BCE) used not only in war but for trade, exploration, fishing and transportation.	639
Aside from Lithuania, were there any pagan hold-outs in Europe? Even just small pockets?	542
I'm a peasant in rural western Europe around 1380-1500, what lies within my power to protect myself from the oppression and abuses of power of my liege Lord?	356
(NSFW 18+) How far back in history do BDSM and other forms of kink go? NSFW	190
How prevalent was the threat of bandits in medieval Europe? Is it somewhat exaggerated in popular misconceptions or were there really bandits lurking all over to prey on unwary and unguarded travelers?	185
Charles V was during his reign, ruler of the largest empire in Europe, why did he ultimately abdicate all his titles and what do we know of his final years?	163
When did Spanish and Portuguese women begin arriving in the new world?	121
A recent post on r/science points to a plague called "cocoliztli" as a major cause of Aztec Empire's downfall, are there any historical records from either Spanish or Meso-american sources that mention this or where it might have come from?	108
A recent question has sparked my curiousity, If a peasant found a beehive on land that he or she worked or occupied, what would be within their rights to do with it?	105