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When people set sail for the 'new world' did their family members and friends mourn them as if they were dead?

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Has crying always been taboo for men? Historically, what would have the reaction to men who cried?

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Is there any data on voting behavior in the late 1800s and early 1900s? Specifically, is low youth voter turnout relatively new, or have the youth historically not voted?

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How do Historians get around the "silent evidence" problem or the "Winners write history" problem?

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What exactly did people believe about magic in the middle ages? Did anyone actually think it could be used to win wars?

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Heard today that before the 1970s, men didn't consider dancing movies effeminate. Is this true and how/why did this change.

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Has the 'pursuit of happiness' historically been at the forefront of people's minds?

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Has the academic review process changed? What was involved in getting research published 100 years ago?

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Watched a video/documentary yesterday that put Leo Strauss as a key figure in the neo-conservative movement. How accurate is this? And what else do we know about Leo Strauss?

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What happened to public shaming? Why does the western world no longer use stocks and pillories as punishment.

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
When people set sail for the 'new world' did their family members and friends mourn them as if they were dead?	746
Has crying always been taboo for men? Historically, what would have the reaction to men who cried?	212
Is there any data on voting behavior in the late 1800s and early 1900s? Specifically, is low youth voter turnout relatively new, or have the youth historically not voted?	129
How do Historians get around the "silent evidence" problem or the "Winners write history" problem?	74
What exactly did people believe about magic in the middle ages? Did anyone actually think it could be used to win wars?	72
Heard today that before the 1970s, men didn't consider dancing movies effeminate. Is this true and how/why did this change.	38
Has the 'pursuit of happiness' historically been at the forefront of people's minds?	34
Has the academic review process changed? What was involved in getting research published 100 years ago?	32
Watched a video/documentary yesterday that put Leo Strauss as a key figure in the neo-conservative movement. How accurate is this? And what else do we know about Leo Strauss?	30
What happened to public shaming? Why does the western world no longer use stocks and pillories as punishment.	29