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Was the British navy really “rum, sodomy, and the lash”? NSFW

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Did Communist states use proponents of capitalism (e.g., Adam Smith) as a bogeyman the way some in the American Right use Marx as a bogeyman to discredit ideas they dislike?

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In the early days of rock and roll white musicians often shamelessly copied black musicians. How was this perceived by black musicians?

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What history podcasts do actual historians like/recommend?

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Have there been any Christian denominations in the US that historically wereracially diverse?

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Would our ancestors consider us barbaric?

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What was the deal with the screaming Elvis fans?

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What’s the best book to help non-historians understand the historical and socio-political context of lynchings in the American South?

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Rum, sodomy, and the lash NSFW

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Was the British navy really “rum, sodomy, and the lash”? NSFW	957
Did Communist states use proponents of capitalism (e.g., Adam Smith) as a bogeyman the way some in the American Right use Marx as a bogeyman to discredit ideas they dislike?	84
In the early days of rock and roll white musicians often shamelessly copied black musicians. How was this perceived by black musicians?	36
What history podcasts do actual historians like/recommend?	28
Have there been any Christian denominations in the US that historically wereracially diverse?	4
Would our ancestors consider us barbaric?	2
What was the deal with the screaming Elvis fans?	2
What’s the best book to help non-historians understand the historical and socio-political context of lynchings in the American South?	1
Rum, sodomy, and the lash NSFW	1