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In fantasy books, bandits seem to be a very common occurrence. So far that merchants often hire mercenaries to protect caravans. Was that really a problem in medieval Europe and if yes who were the bandits and how big were the groups?

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What fruits, vegetables and meats would be available to a person in 13th century europe?

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Writers often portray medieval battles as total chaos, people fighting not knowing whether they fight friend or foe in the chaos. How well organised were battles in reality?

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How did humans learn to use metal?

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Did peasants in medieval times in europe wear shoes?

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Were torches used in medieval times as much as movies make us believe and what were they made out off?

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What did people in early-mid medieval times think about Athens and their democracy?

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Crossbows seem to be the most popular weapon in siege defense. How did the defenders stop the bolts from falling off while pointing downwards.

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Why did King Alfonso XIII chose general Damaso Berenguera instead of General Sanjurjo as a replacement for Primo de Rivera?

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Did people have different swear words in the past?

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In fantasy books, bandits seem to be a very common occurrence. So far that merchants often hire mercenaries to protect caravans. Was that really a problem in medieval Europe and if yes who were the bandits and how big were the groups?	4773
What fruits, vegetables and meats would be available to a person in 13th century europe?	113
Writers often portray medieval battles as total chaos, people fighting not knowing whether they fight friend or foe in the chaos. How well organised were battles in reality?	63
How did humans learn to use metal?	40
Did peasants in medieval times in europe wear shoes?	36
Were torches used in medieval times as much as movies make us believe and what were they made out off?	29
What did people in early-mid medieval times think about Athens and their democracy?	29
Crossbows seem to be the most popular weapon in siege defense. How did the defenders stop the bolts from falling off while pointing downwards.	25
Why did King Alfonso XIII chose general Damaso Berenguera instead of General Sanjurjo as a replacement for Primo de Rivera?	21
Did people have different swear words in the past?	14