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What, if anything, did (any) ancient cultures think/say about eye floaters?

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We know that the, now bare white marble, statues of Greek gods where painted in antiquity. Is there evidence to suggest their original skin tone?

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Did members of the Varangian Guard convert to Christianity or did they retain Norse paganism while in service?

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Do we have real evidence for or against the notion that Joan of Arc personally fought as a melee combatant?

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Did Franklin Delano Roosevelt make any significant public or private (in writing) statements regarding the eugenics movement?

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What was ancient roman publishing like?

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I am a German commoner in 1450 who wants to buy a suit of custom made armor. I have the money, can I make that happen?

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How directly (if at all) is the Pontifex Maximus of ancient Rome linked to the Christian office of Pope?

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King Henry the 8th's armor famously has an exaggerated cod piece. Was any purpose for this feature recorded at the time. What would have been the popular reaction to this.

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Is the "Live a good life" quote (so often seen in memes) attributed to Marcus Aurelius accurately?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
What, if anything, did (any) ancient cultures think/say about eye floaters?	1142
We know that the, now bare white marble, statues of Greek gods where painted in antiquity. Is there evidence to suggest their original skin tone?	356
Did members of the Varangian Guard convert to Christianity or did they retain Norse paganism while in service?	83
Do we have real evidence for or against the notion that Joan of Arc personally fought as a melee combatant?	58
Did Franklin Delano Roosevelt make any significant public or private (in writing) statements regarding the eugenics movement?	26
What was ancient roman publishing like?	24
I am a German commoner in 1450 who wants to buy a suit of custom made armor. I have the money, can I make that happen?	22
How directly (if at all) is the Pontifex Maximus of ancient Rome linked to the Christian office of Pope?	20
King Henry the 8th's armor famously has an exaggerated cod piece. Was any purpose for this feature recorded at the time. What would have been the popular reaction to this.	17
Is the "Live a good life" quote (so often seen in memes) attributed to Marcus Aurelius accurately?	14