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I have heard that H. P. Lovecraft came to regret his racist views later in his life. Is this true?

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My professor has a PhD in Byzantine history, bachelors in Latin and Greek. What would this B.A. Look like in terms of coursework? Would it be like a degree in Classics?

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If anyone watches the Youtubers Metatron, Skallagrim, etc, how do they stand in terms of historical accuracy and facts? If this is not the correct sub for such an inquiry please let me know!

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What is the best edition of Ibn Fadlan I can buy, in terms of accuracy of translation?

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Why are some people very touchy about the pop history genre? Is anything less than a doctorate truly required to write anything history based ?

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How does one go about becoming a historical consultant for documentaries and the like? Is a doctorate required?

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What are some Medieval History journals I can check out? Is it possible to get a subscription to any?

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What precisely is the difference between Late Antiquity and Early Medieval?

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Why do the Norse begin to expand/conduct Viking raids?

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What has the impact of Turner's Frontier Thesis been in American History and Historiography?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
I have heard that H. P. Lovecraft came to regret his racist views later in his life. Is this true?	465
My professor has a PhD in Byzantine history, bachelors in Latin and Greek. What would this B.A. Look like in terms of coursework? Would it be like a degree in Classics?	37
If anyone watches the Youtubers Metatron, Skallagrim, etc, how do they stand in terms of historical accuracy and facts? If this is not the correct sub for such an inquiry please let me know!	32
What is the best edition of Ibn Fadlan I can buy, in terms of accuracy of translation?	21
Why are some people very touchy about the pop history genre? Is anything less than a doctorate truly required to write anything history based ?	19
How does one go about becoming a historical consultant for documentaries and the like? Is a doctorate required?	12
What are some Medieval History journals I can check out? Is it possible to get a subscription to any?	12
What precisely is the difference between Late Antiquity and Early Medieval?	11
Why do the Norse begin to expand/conduct Viking raids?	10
What has the impact of Turner's Frontier Thesis been in American History and Historiography?	9