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A history teacher I worked with once suggested that medeival antisemitism was the blueprint for colonial racism. How well supported is this position?

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Why did so many plants traded during the Columbian exchange become such radical staples in their new homes?

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What was the social life of a Parisian aristocrat like in the 1780's?

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Men's hats were fashionable for many decades prior to the 1960's. Why did they fall out of style?

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What were the driving economic, social, and political forces behind the Western revolutions of the 18th century?

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What's Your Favorite Book on Military History?

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Are there known examples of derogatory jokes from antiquity that don't make sense anymore because the prejudices they referred to are no longer held?

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I've heard that the ancient Greeks had no word for "blue" and make no mention of the color anywhere in their literature. Is this true?

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What are the origins of modern European racism? Did it predate the Age of Exploration? Was it related to antisemitism?

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What impact did abuse and trauma have on common and notable individuals and the society in which they lived during your period of expertise?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
A history teacher I worked with once suggested that medeival antisemitism was the blueprint for colonial racism. How well supported is this position?	6
Why did so many plants traded during the Columbian exchange become such radical staples in their new homes?	6
What was the social life of a Parisian aristocrat like in the 1780's?	5
Men's hats were fashionable for many decades prior to the 1960's. Why did they fall out of style?	4
What were the driving economic, social, and political forces behind the Western revolutions of the 18th century?	3
What's Your Favorite Book on Military History?	3
Are there known examples of derogatory jokes from antiquity that don't make sense anymore because the prejudices they referred to are no longer held?	3
I've heard that the ancient Greeks had no word for "blue" and make no mention of the color anywhere in their literature. Is this true?	2
What are the origins of modern European racism? Did it predate the Age of Exploration? Was it related to antisemitism?	2
What impact did abuse and trauma have on common and notable individuals and the society in which they lived during your period of expertise?	1