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Transvestism and especially "Ladyboys" are strongly associated with South-East and East Asian culture and cities like Bangkok and Tokyo. When did this trope start and how old is it?
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Why do animals in Medieval manuscripts look so crazy? Did the painters not know what they looked like? Was it intentional? Did they have a hard time drawing?
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What did Tolkien think of the fact that Led Zeppelin wrote several songs about the Lord of the Rings? Did he know about (or like) any of them?
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The Byzantine princess Anna Komnene was highly educated in multiple fields but she had to read certain literature like the Odyssey in secret because their pagan themes were frowned upon. What do we know about the reception of Classical works of art and literature with pagan themes in the ERE?
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I am a Medieval peasant stocking my pantry. What's on my "grocery list"? What items can I produce myself and which do I have to buy? Am I doing any meal prep or planning?
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What do we know about the origins of the Moriori and Maori peoples, and their cultures before settling New Zealand?
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Second time trying: I see a lot about sexuality in Greece and Rome but what about the Ancient Middle East?
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Why are there so many Roman statues of Rome's enemies? Scenes of figures like Ambiorix in battle or enemies being captured I understand, but who would've commissioned a statue of Hannibal oe a Gaulish warrior or Cleopatra and why? What is the context of these kinds of portraits?
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