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In Japanese ancient writings Kojiki- mythology and history blend together. As one of the first texts of Japans history, how do scholars differentiate mythology and history especially from such a vital source?

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[WP] 1... 2... 3 Drink! 1... 2.. 3- it was at this moment you realize that you have single handedly destroyed your own life through alcoholism. But, As the bullet shatters your glass; something else is happening. Time has stood still and there’s a note on the bullet that reads “Take back your life”

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[WP] Earth’s population has known that it will soon be obliterated by an asteroid. You however, are late to the game. You’ve been away from civilization the past few weeks without internet, grieving your recent spouses death. It is now 13 hours until Armageddon, and you just got back in town.

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Did ancient fishing communities and villages know about mercury poisoning? And if so how did they avoid it?

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My entire extended family is from the Baltic countries (mainly Latvia)- and I have never met any of them. I want to learn more about the history of the Baltic Countries before I go visit them. So does anyone have any good book recommendations?

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Are there any good books on the rise and fall of the Russian Empire?

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[WP] You are an orphan. You were left on the front steps of a fire department at the age of 2. You live a completely normal life. But, At the age of 60. You are walking down the street when a young man approaches you and says “son..?”

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What was so different about the cult of Ares other than that they made sacrifices to him before times of war?

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Why did trench warfare tactics stop being used as much after WW1?

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What’s the earliest recorded date that we have of people celebrating Christmas? And what’s the earliest that we witness it on a global level?

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In Japanese ancient writings Kojiki- mythology and history blend together. As one of the first texts of Japans history, how do scholars differentiate mythology and history especially from such a vital source?	7	AskHistorians
[WP] 1... 2... 3 Drink! 1... 2.. 3- it was at this moment you realize that you have single handedly destroyed your own life through alcoholism. But, As the bullet shatters your glass; something else is happening. Time has stood still and there’s a note on the bullet that reads “Take back your life”	7	WritingPrompts
[WP] Earth’s population has known that it will soon be obliterated by an asteroid. You however, are late to the game. You’ve been away from civilization the past few weeks without internet, grieving your recent spouses death. It is now 13 hours until Armageddon, and you just got back in town.	7	WritingPrompts
Did ancient fishing communities and villages know about mercury poisoning? And if so how did they avoid it?	6	AskHistorians
My entire extended family is from the Baltic countries (mainly Latvia)- and I have never met any of them. I want to learn more about the history of the Baltic Countries before I go visit them. So does anyone have any good book recommendations?	4	AskHistorians
Are there any good books on the rise and fall of the Russian Empire?	3	AskHistorians
[WP] You are an orphan. You were left on the front steps of a fire department at the age of 2. You live a completely normal life. But, At the age of 60. You are walking down the street when a young man approaches you and says “son..?”	3	WritingPrompts
What was so different about the cult of Ares other than that they made sacrifices to him before times of war?	2	AskHistorians
Why did trench warfare tactics stop being used as much after WW1?	2	AskHistorians
What’s the earliest recorded date that we have of people celebrating Christmas? And what’s the earliest that we witness it on a global level?	2	AskHistorians