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I am a historian of Classical Greek warfare. Ask Me Anything about the Peloponnesian War, the setting of Assassin's Creed: Odyssey

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We are a historian and an archaeologist of Ancient Greek warfare. Ask us anything about the Trojan War, the setting of "A Total War Saga: Troy"

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AITA for using "cowardly" javelins to destroy Spartan hoplites? How else am I supposed to do it?

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Nowadays it is common for kids to have a phase where they are fascinated with dinosaurs. How long has this been a typical "children's interest" subject, and where does the trend come from?

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I am a historian of Classical Greek warfare and my book on Greek battle tactics is out now. AMA!

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There is no need to panic. You aren't crazy. /r/AskHistorians is having a very, very normal last day of March!

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READ THESE TOP SAMURAI DEATH POEMS AND TELL ME NUMBER FIVE DOESN'T BLOW YOUR MIND!

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What is the history of the dildo as a sex toy?

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How did Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" - a gibberish parody of contemporary rock ballads - become one of the most famous and celebrated songs of all time?

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What's up with the constant rebellions in Mesopotamia and Egypt? Why is it so hard to keep these people down?

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I am a historian of Classical Greek warfare. Ask Me Anything about the Peloponnesian War, the setting of Assassin's Creed: Odyssey	6619
We are a historian and an archaeologist of Ancient Greek warfare. Ask us anything about the Trojan War, the setting of "A Total War Saga: Troy"	3810
AITA for using "cowardly" javelins to destroy Spartan hoplites? How else am I supposed to do it?	1606
Nowadays it is common for kids to have a phase where they are fascinated with dinosaurs. How long has this been a typical "children's interest" subject, and where does the trend come from?	1038
I am a historian of Classical Greek warfare and my book on Greek battle tactics is out now. AMA!	378
There is no need to panic. You aren't crazy. /r/AskHistorians is having a very, very normal last day of March!	194
READ THESE TOP SAMURAI DEATH POEMS AND TELL ME NUMBER FIVE DOESN'T BLOW YOUR MIND!	165
What is the history of the dildo as a sex toy?	158
How did Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" - a gibberish parody of contemporary rock ballads - become one of the most famous and celebrated songs of all time?	138
What's up with the constant rebellions in Mesopotamia and Egypt? Why is it so hard to keep these people down?	91