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I'm a mid-late 19th century urban teenager and I'm feeling rebellious. My parents are squares and 'the man' is keeping me down. What are my outlets? What am I wearing? Where do I go to find like minded people? Do I have music? Alcohol or drugs?

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In Vikings, Ragnar has a Chinese slave/thrall. She states that she was sold to the Franks. Did Asian slaves exist in Europe during this time (800-1000ce) or is it another fiction of the show?

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How did Roman senators/businessmen actually store and secure their wealth? How much was liquid, how much was tied up in assets?

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I'm a mid-late 19th century urban teenager and I'm feeling rebellious. My parents are squares and 'the man' is keeping me down. What are my outlets? What am I wearing? Where do I go to find like minded people? Do I have music? Alcohol or drugs?	3828
In Vikings, Ragnar has a Chinese slave/thrall. She states that she was sold to the Franks. Did Asian slaves exist in Europe during this time (800-1000ce) or is it another fiction of the show?	566
How did Roman senators/businessmen actually store and secure their wealth? How much was liquid, how much was tied up in assets?	9