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Is it true that some of the nastier punishments inflicted during the Middle Ages originated in Byzantium?

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Being the literal remnant of the Roman Empire, why wasn't Constantinople afforded the same degree of legitimacy and respect as Rome by Western crusaders?

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Have there been uniquely American (US) fashion trends?

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17th century French letter found in Pennsylvania - any idea what it says?

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What kind of research and preparation went into the supply/logistics of Shackleton's run to the South Pole - and how did it fail?

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Was alcohol withdrawal understood in medieval Europe?

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The origins of hanging

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Overwhelming force during the Whiskey Rebellion?

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Is there a known 'alphabet' or glossary for Native American smoke signals?

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Did soldiers on either side of the 1453 siege of Constantinople have protective fire gear?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Is it true that some of the nastier punishments inflicted during the Middle Ages originated in Byzantium?	17
Being the literal remnant of the Roman Empire, why wasn't Constantinople afforded the same degree of legitimacy and respect as Rome by Western crusaders?	16
Have there been uniquely American (US) fashion trends?	16
17th century French letter found in Pennsylvania - any idea what it says?	14
What kind of research and preparation went into the supply/logistics of Shackleton's run to the South Pole - and how did it fail?	12
Was alcohol withdrawal understood in medieval Europe?	12
The origins of hanging	10
Overwhelming force during the Whiskey Rebellion?	9
Is there a known 'alphabet' or glossary for Native American smoke signals?	8
Did soldiers on either side of the 1453 siege of Constantinople have protective fire gear?	7