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Why do people in medieval art look bored or indifferent when being killed? (cross-post from /r/Art)

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When was the last decade Western Roman soldiers were still considered "Roman" soldiers - using the Gladius/Spatha, Pilum spear, Galea helm, and Lorica armor? What did the new group call themselves?

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What is the earliest fighting force that was known to stand and move in formation?

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Why did japanese royalty tie boxes to their heads?

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Is there any historical record of an actual dungeon with actual traps and dangers deliberately installed or left behind, which was subsequently explored by armed adventurers (not modern scientists)? Any continent/era.

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Which year in US history had the most presidential candidates simultaneously running?

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What is the largest single military sacrifice in history, in terms of lives lost?

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Are there any today living pureblood members of the Byzantine peoples (fell in 1461)? Can we know what they looked like?

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Help identifying the british WWII military officers in this photo...

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why do people in medieval art look bored or indifferent when being killed? (cross-post from /r/Art)	1630
When was the last decade Western Roman soldiers were still considered "Roman" soldiers - using the Gladius/Spatha, Pilum spear, Galea helm, and Lorica armor? What did the new group call themselves?	114
What is the earliest fighting force that was known to stand and move in formation?	13
Why did japanese royalty tie boxes to their heads?	12
Is there any historical record of an actual dungeon with actual traps and dangers deliberately installed or left behind, which was subsequently explored by armed adventurers (not modern scientists)? Any continent/era.	6
Which year in US history had the most presidential candidates simultaneously running?	1
What is the largest single military sacrifice in history, in terms of lives lost?	1
Are there any today living pureblood members of the Byzantine peoples (fell in 1461)? Can we know what they looked like?	1
Help identifying the british WWII military officers in this photo...	1