/u/AustinioForza's posts
I've heard that the Emperor of Japan, despite being the de jure and not de facto ultimate power during the pre-Meiji Shogunate period's, was still immensely powerful and could request almost anything. Is this true? And how did this work relative to the Shogun himself?
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We often see the results of Viking/Scandinavian invasions/colonization on other lands like those of the modern British Isles, France, and Italy, but what effects did they have on the Scandinavian homeland?
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I remember reading once that excluding child mortality, average life expectancy until the 19th century was about 50-55. What exactly has changed since the 19th century that has so massively increased our lifespans?
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[Marvel] are humans from E-616 stronger than humans from E-1218? Would the Captain America from 616 be decidedly superhuman by 1218 standards?
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How did people, governments/monarchs in Europe and South America view/think about the American Civil War?
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I'm an extremely rich and successful merchant and mercenary captain in the Western Mediterranean in 300 BC. Money is no problem and I want to equip a personal army at my expense with the best equipment available. What can they expect to get with my resources?
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In the Paradox game Crusader Kings II the play can be a Norse Pagan and can "reform" the faith, establishing a formal religious hierarchy and scripture - adapting elements of the Abrahamic faiths. Was this ever attempted?
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What is the opinion of the Catholic Church on Antipopes? And has there been similar instances in Orthodox Christianity and Islam whereby a Patriarch or Caliph has support and backing but in direct opposition to "the main guy?"
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