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What did the Asian powers think was to their east before 1500?

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In an episode of The West Wing, President Bartlet says "two thousand years ago a Roman citizen could walk across the face of the known world free of the fear of molestation". Is this true?

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The Vikings reached Newfoundland before 1000, and Columbus "discovered" the Caribbean in 1492. What about Asian countries? When did they become aware of the existence of North and South America?

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Did Nazi Germany, or specifically Hitler, ever consider aligning itself with Stalin and Russia to create a unified force?

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In BCE times, what date was used as a reference point the way we use 0/1 AD?

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What are some examples of things discovered in antiquity then "lost" until (relatively) modern times?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
What did the Asian powers think was to their east before 1500?	750
In an episode of The West Wing, President Bartlet says "two thousand years ago a Roman citizen could walk across the face of the known world free of the fear of molestation". Is this true?	26
The Vikings reached Newfoundland before 1000, and Columbus "discovered" the Caribbean in 1492. What about Asian countries? When did they become aware of the existence of North and South America?	14
Did Nazi Germany, or specifically Hitler, ever consider aligning itself with Stalin and Russia to create a unified force?	13
In BCE times, what date was used as a reference point the way we use 0/1 AD?	3
What are some examples of things discovered in antiquity then "lost" until (relatively) modern times?	1