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The AskHistorians Podcast 105 -- Scientists, Philosophers, and the Royal Society - The History of Creationism

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How was the concept of childhood defined and developed in the Muslim world?

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There was an earthquake in Aleppo in 1138 that killed over 200,000. Why was this so devastating? What were the reactions of the people at the time?

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Operation Dragoon, the Allied Invasion of southern France from the Mediterranean was 75 years ago today. How did the operation play out?

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Women were one of the leading advocates and fighters for socialism in the Russian Revolution. But by WWII they had lost many if the rights given to them during the revolution and were not as involved in politics. What happened?

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AskHistorians Podcast 115 - The Friends They Loathed - Quaker Religion and Persecution in the American Revolution

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Announcing Best of January Award Winners

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Venezuelan revolutionary Simon Bolivar issued three proclamations stating that corruption was the worst crime against the public interest and should be punishable by death. Yet Karl Marx called him a "[f]alsifier, deserter, conspirator, liar, coward, and looter". What's the truth here?

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What would a typical duel in 1800s Britain look like?

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What was the experience of women and children that had their cities destroyed in France and Japan during WWII?

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The AskHistorians Podcast 105 -- Scientists, Philosophers, and the Royal Society - The History of Creationism	66
How was the concept of childhood defined and developed in the Muslim world?	65
There was an earthquake in Aleppo in 1138 that killed over 200,000. Why was this so devastating? What were the reactions of the people at the time?	64
Operation Dragoon, the Allied Invasion of southern France from the Mediterranean was 75 years ago today. How did the operation play out?	63
Women were one of the leading advocates and fighters for socialism in the Russian Revolution. But by WWII they had lost many if the rights given to them during the revolution and were not as involved in politics. What happened?	62
AskHistorians Podcast 115 - The Friends They Loathed - Quaker Religion and Persecution in the American Revolution	60
Announcing Best of January Award Winners	59
Venezuelan revolutionary Simon Bolivar issued three proclamations stating that corruption was the worst crime against the public interest and should be punishable by death. Yet Karl Marx called him a "[f]alsifier, deserter, conspirator, liar, coward, and looter". What's the truth here?	58
What would a typical duel in 1800s Britain look like?	58
What was the experience of women and children that had their cities destroyed in France and Japan during WWII?	57