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Did ancient armies actually march in cadence while in formation during battle?

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I was told today that Alexander the Great paid for his invasion of India with 5 mint leaves; how valuable was mint in the ancient world?

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What is the difference between the Mongols and the Huns?

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With the physical intensity of their jobs, were sailors in the Age of Sail “ripped”? What kind of diet/calorie expenditure did they have?

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Did tanks in WWII ever drive across or fight on frozen lakes/rivers?

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How valuable were mint leaves in the ancient world?

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I was told today that Alexander the Great paid for his invasion of India with 5 mint leaves; how valuable was mint in the ancient world?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Did ancient armies actually march in cadence while in formation during battle?	185
I was told today that Alexander the Great paid for his invasion of India with 5 mint leaves; how valuable was mint in the ancient world?	19
What is the difference between the Mongols and the Huns?	11
With the physical intensity of their jobs, were sailors in the Age of Sail “ripped”? What kind of diet/calorie expenditure did they have?	4
Did tanks in WWII ever drive across or fight on frozen lakes/rivers?	2
How valuable were mint leaves in the ancient world?	1
I was told today that Alexander the Great paid for his invasion of India with 5 mint leaves; how valuable was mint in the ancient world?	1