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By what title did ancient roman slaves call their masters? How did this change if they became freedmen?

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In 17th century Nuremburg, why would carters and pedlars be carrying what must be at least several months wages in their purses? (From Harrington's 'A Faithful Executioner')

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Why does heat seem to make things shimmer? Why does it form the mirage?

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When did the Roman sine manu marriage, where a women remained under the control of her father, move to the coverture marriage in Britain?

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Why is it that Trojan names like Hector, Paris, Helen and Cassandra are used over ancient Greek names like Achilles, Odysseus and Agamemnon?

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In Italy, during the renaissance, how much control did an artist have over what their artwork looked like compared to the patron who commissioned it?

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How do historians define the difference between annexation, colonisation and conquest?

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What, if any, coping methods or legal protections were available to free Roman women against domestic violence?

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What did Darwin think about the use of his ideas for Social Darwinism by his cousin Francis Galton?

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How did ancient Romans celebrate their birthdays? Did it change depending on the era?

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By what title did ancient roman slaves call their masters? How did this change if they became freedmen?	5	AskHistorians
In 17th century Nuremburg, why would carters and pedlars be carrying what must be at least several months wages in their purses? (From Harrington's 'A Faithful Executioner')	4	AskHistorians
Why does heat seem to make things shimmer? Why does it form the mirage?	4	askscience
When did the Roman sine manu marriage, where a women remained under the control of her father, move to the coverture marriage in Britain?	2	AskHistorians
Why is it that Trojan names like Hector, Paris, Helen and Cassandra are used over ancient Greek names like Achilles, Odysseus and Agamemnon?	2	AskHistorians
In Italy, during the renaissance, how much control did an artist have over what their artwork looked like compared to the patron who commissioned it?	2	AskHistorians
How do historians define the difference between annexation, colonisation and conquest?	2	AskHistorians
What, if any, coping methods or legal protections were available to free Roman women against domestic violence?	2	AskHistorians
What did Darwin think about the use of his ideas for Social Darwinism by his cousin Francis Galton?	2	AskHistorians
How did ancient Romans celebrate their birthdays? Did it change depending on the era?	2	AskHistorians