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The year is 1250. I am attending what will be known as the University of Cambridge. What am I likely studying and what does my day most likely look like?

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What are the earliest recorded instances of STDs, when was the association with sex made and how did societies where they were identified deal with them?

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Is the reality star a modern phenomenon or have there always been people throughout history whose everyday lives were of interest to the masses, and therefore often reported on?

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What would Shakespeare have studied in school?

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When did popular fiction become a staple and are there very early examples of popular authors and fiction across the world- if so, who were they and what did they write about? What are some of the earliest documented popular fictional stories and popular authors in different areas in the world?

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What are some of the most prominent cults in history and what led to their downfall?

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How did fictional work (books, plays, etc) become a popular source of entertainment and what are some of the earliest examples of popular fiction?

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Pre-colonisation by the British and before the Mughal empire, what was the perception of the sub Indian continent in Europe and conversely, how were Europeans viewed in Asian kingdoms?

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The year is 1250. I am attending what will be known as the University of Cambridge. What am I likely studying and what does my day most likely look like?	2708
What are the earliest recorded instances of STDs, when was the association with sex made and how did societies where they were identified deal with them?	38
Is the reality star a modern phenomenon or have there always been people throughout history whose everyday lives were of interest to the masses, and therefore often reported on?	5
What would Shakespeare have studied in school?	4
When did popular fiction become a staple and are there very early examples of popular authors and fiction across the world- if so, who were they and what did they write about? What are some of the earliest documented popular fictional stories and popular authors in different areas in the world?	4
What are some of the most prominent cults in history and what led to their downfall?	3
How did fictional work (books, plays, etc) become a popular source of entertainment and what are some of the earliest examples of popular fiction?	1
Pre-colonisation by the British and before the Mughal empire, what was the perception of the sub Indian continent in Europe and conversely, how were Europeans viewed in Asian kingdoms?	1