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What happened to Roman soldiers who were non-fatally injured, but who couldn't keep up with the pace of the legion when marching?

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A Knights Tale (2001) depicts noble characters dressing in white dresses and tunics. Is this accurate? If so, how did medieval people create white clothing? Were bleaches or white dyes used? How white / clean could clothing be kept during the era of this film?

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Did European explorers (sailors) take pets from the then-exotic lands they visited?

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Did the Romans associate color with male and female, the way pink and blue are associated with girls and boys today?

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How was land redivided in cities that suffered large-scale destruction during WW2?

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How did Egypt supply citizens of Rome with food during the reign of Marcus Aurelius?

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Is there any historical basis for a villain figure holding a cat or dog?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
What happened to Roman soldiers who were non-fatally injured, but who couldn't keep up with the pace of the legion when marching?	582
A Knights Tale (2001) depicts noble characters dressing in white dresses and tunics. Is this accurate? If so, how did medieval people create white clothing? Were bleaches or white dyes used? How white / clean could clothing be kept during the era of this film?	76
Did European explorers (sailors) take pets from the then-exotic lands they visited?	37
Did the Romans associate color with male and female, the way pink and blue are associated with girls and boys today?	17
How was land redivided in cities that suffered large-scale destruction during WW2?	5
How did Egypt supply citizens of Rome with food during the reign of Marcus Aurelius?	2
Is there any historical basis for a villain figure holding a cat or dog?	0