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The Hebrew Bible talks about idol worship and how it shouldn't be done. Is there an historical precedent that suggests that ancient polytheist actually practiced the worship of idols, or was the claim of "idol worship" a caricature of the use of religious statues and symbolism in pagan worship?

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What is the earliest historical event that we can be almost sure happened?

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What religion was practiced by most English people prior to Christianisation and after Roman withdrawal?

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What were the spiritual beliefs of pre-roman England like?

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How did Ancient Greek religion differ by region?

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We often hear about temples and shrines to Roman gods being built in non-Roman provinces of the Roman Empire. Would these temples have had some non-Roman attendees, or were they strictly for the Roman ruling class, in the province?

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What were Prehistoric hunter-gatherer religious & spiritual beliefs like?

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Any good books on the warring states period of China?

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In the early 20th century and the late 19th century, black people are often falsely portrayed in the media, cartoons etc. as having bright red or pink lips. Where did this stereotype come from?

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The Hebrew Bible talks about idol worship and how it shouldn't be done. Is there an historical precedent that suggests that ancient polytheist actually practiced the worship of idols, or was the claim of "idol worship" a caricature of the use of religious statues and symbolism in pagan worship?	14
What is the earliest historical event that we can be almost sure happened?	11
What religion was practiced by most English people prior to Christianisation and after Roman withdrawal?	11
What were the spiritual beliefs of pre-roman England like?	11
How did Ancient Greek religion differ by region?	5
We often hear about temples and shrines to Roman gods being built in non-Roman provinces of the Roman Empire. Would these temples have had some non-Roman attendees, or were they strictly for the Roman ruling class, in the province?	5
What were Prehistoric hunter-gatherer religious & spiritual beliefs like?	5
Any good books on the warring states period of China?	1
In the early 20th century and the late 19th century, black people are often falsely portrayed in the media, cartoons etc. as having bright red or pink lips. Where did this stereotype come from?	1