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I recently read an article about Roman soldiers dying as a result of chemical warfare. Were there other known instances of seemingly anachronistic warfare? (X-post r/TIL)

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What were some prominent assassination, attempts at least at the time?

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What motivated Lyndon B. Johnson, a White Southern Democrat to be such a champion of Civil Rights?

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Who are some of your favorite, lesser known historical characters and why?

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When was the first time indoor pools were created and who did it?

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Where there Orders of warriors similar to Knights in other parts of the World or in earlier history?

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How organized was the Chinese Red Guard? Was it actually close to overthrowing the government?

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What were some of George RR Martin's inspirations for his Song of Ice and Fire series and it's subsequent TV Show Game of Thrones? Also other than magic what are some inaccuracies in the show/books?

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I recently read an article about Roman soldiers dying as a result of chemical warfare. Were there other known instances of seemingly anachronistic warfare? (X-post r/TIL)	2
What were some prominent assassination, attempts at least at the time?	2
What motivated Lyndon B. Johnson, a White Southern Democrat to be such a champion of Civil Rights?	2
Who are some of your favorite, lesser known historical characters and why?	1
When was the first time indoor pools were created and who did it?	1
Where there Orders of warriors similar to Knights in other parts of the World or in earlier history?	1
How organized was the Chinese Red Guard? Was it actually close to overthrowing the government?	1
What were some of George RR Martin's inspirations for his Song of Ice and Fire series and it's subsequent TV Show Game of Thrones? Also other than magic what are some inaccuracies in the show/books?	0