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Did Chinese warriors wear flags on their backs like we might see Japanese warriors or Peking Opera actors wearing?

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Is there a word for a "clan" in ancient Greece?

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Does our understanding of the Persian "Immortals" only come from Greek sources? If so, how did the Persians view their elite troops?

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Why didn't the Chinese use chainmail?

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Were gunblades ever a thing?

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Visual history of Chinese headwear?

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Did the antagonism between science and religion occur in other cultures?

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Did people use stone armor? Why or why not?

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Is there any real difference about "noble blood" that made it such a class separator throughout history?

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How have people told time?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Did Chinese warriors wear flags on their backs like we might see Japanese warriors or Peking Opera actors wearing?	13
Is there a word for a "clan" in ancient Greece?	11
Does our understanding of the Persian "Immortals" only come from Greek sources? If so, how did the Persians view their elite troops?	10
Why didn't the Chinese use chainmail?	6
Were gunblades ever a thing?	4
Visual history of Chinese headwear?	2
Did the antagonism between science and religion occur in other cultures?	2
Did people use stone armor? Why or why not?	1
Is there any real difference about "noble blood" that made it such a class separator throughout history?	1
How have people told time?	0