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I am a knight in Western Europe, sometime between 1100 and 1400. I've just had my hand cut off, but survived the battle. What are my chances of survival and what will my future be like?

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When, where and how did the concept of a wedding ring develop?

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How historically accurate is Jared Diamonds 'Collapse' and what do historians think of it?

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How did farmers deal with long term health issues caused by their work, prior to modern medicine?

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In the High Middle Ages, what sort of unarmed combat training did knights receive?

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How would one fight with a Pata, the Indian sword-gauntlet?

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I'm a master of a high-skilled profession, such as a Stonemason, in 1300 in Northwest Europe. How did I get to where I am today?

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How much has our knowledge and understanding of history changed over the past 60 years, in general and in the areas specified (see text)?

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In England, when did being born out of wedlock stop being looked down upon?

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When did national stereotypes first appear, and how have they changed over the course of history?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
I am a knight in Western Europe, sometime between 1100 and 1400. I've just had my hand cut off, but survived the battle. What are my chances of survival and what will my future be like?	817
When, where and how did the concept of a wedding ring develop?	225
How historically accurate is Jared Diamonds 'Collapse' and what do historians think of it?	52
How did farmers deal with long term health issues caused by their work, prior to modern medicine?	24
In the High Middle Ages, what sort of unarmed combat training did knights receive?	21
How would one fight with a Pata, the Indian sword-gauntlet?	19
I'm a master of a high-skilled profession, such as a Stonemason, in 1300 in Northwest Europe. How did I get to where I am today?	6
How much has our knowledge and understanding of history changed over the past 60 years, in general and in the areas specified (see text)?	4
In England, when did being born out of wedlock stop being looked down upon?	3
When did national stereotypes first appear, and how have they changed over the course of history?	1