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Shakespeare's father had to petition to be granted a coat of arms. When people did this in the Elizabethan era, what sort of arguments did they make to "win" their case? Once won, how did people decide what to put on their coat of arms? Were their rules they had to follow?

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The upcoming film “The Greatest Showman” seems to portray P.T. Barnum as a friend and champion of “freaks,” with song lyrics like “Everyone deserves a chance to shine.” Was Barnum that progressive and inclusive? Or did he just exploit the “freaks” for his own profit?

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What Makes a "Good" Historian?

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Were myths ever in the present tense?

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Why did medieval people trust doctors?

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Should Andrew Jackson get credit for delaying the Civil War for 30 years?

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How often did men in the Renaissance flunk out of college?

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How much credit should Andrew Jackson get for delaying the Civil War by 30 years?

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Why do astronauts call Mission Control something as vague as “Houston”?

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What is the longest food chain?

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Shakespeare's father had to petition to be granted a coat of arms. When people did this in the Elizabethan era, what sort of arguments did they make to "win" their case? Once won, how did people decide what to put on their coat of arms? Were their rules they had to follow?	458	AskHistorians
The upcoming film “The Greatest Showman” seems to portray P.T. Barnum as a friend and champion of “freaks,” with song lyrics like “Everyone deserves a chance to shine.” Was Barnum that progressive and inclusive? Or did he just exploit the “freaks” for his own profit?	239	AskHistorians
What Makes a "Good" Historian?	111	AskHistorians
Were myths ever in the present tense?	43	AskHistorians
Why did medieval people trust doctors?	6	AskHistorians
Should Andrew Jackson get credit for delaying the Civil War for 30 years?	3	AskHistorians
How often did men in the Renaissance flunk out of college?	2	AskHistorians
How much credit should Andrew Jackson get for delaying the Civil War by 30 years?	1	AskHistorians
Why do astronauts call Mission Control something as vague as “Houston”?	1	AskHistorians
What is the longest food chain?	1	askscience