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In the Odyssey it took Odysseus 10 years to return home from Troy. How long was the return journey for all of the other Greeks who didn't get lost?

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Why was Jerusalem the only independent Crusader state to style itself as a Kingdom rather than a County or Principality? Or: What determined the regnal titles of newly independent states in the high middle ages?

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Did medieval European kings really have elite full time "Royal Guards" as is commonly depicted, or is this fantasy?

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When and why did Champaign become the go-to alcohol to celebrate very special occasions such as weddings in western culture?

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In the late medieval Holy Roman Empire, was it common for lords to go to war or kidnap each other without intervention or repercussions, such as the case with Kingdom Come's Divish of Talmberg?

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Art from the medieval Europe often depicts historical events with clothing and armor contemporary to the artist. Would these artists generally have been unaware of the change of style and technology over time, or would these inaccuracies have been intentional to appeal to contemporary audiences?

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How were Pre-Colombian Mesoamerican civilizations able to accomplish such sophisticated art and architecture without metal tools?

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Did Royal courts in Medieval Europe have anything similar to "political parties" in the modern sense? With nobles and advisors banding together to advocate their common political agendas?

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How often would a wealthy person in the medieval period reuse an outfit before it was washed.

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How was waste buildup dealt with in medieval castles and towns?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
In the Odyssey it took Odysseus 10 years to return home from Troy. How long was the return journey for all of the other Greeks who didn't get lost?	16
Why was Jerusalem the only independent Crusader state to style itself as a Kingdom rather than a County or Principality? Or: What determined the regnal titles of newly independent states in the high middle ages?	14
Did medieval European kings really have elite full time "Royal Guards" as is commonly depicted, or is this fantasy?	14
When and why did Champaign become the go-to alcohol to celebrate very special occasions such as weddings in western culture?	14
In the late medieval Holy Roman Empire, was it common for lords to go to war or kidnap each other without intervention or repercussions, such as the case with Kingdom Come's Divish of Talmberg?	12
Art from the medieval Europe often depicts historical events with clothing and armor contemporary to the artist. Would these artists generally have been unaware of the change of style and technology over time, or would these inaccuracies have been intentional to appeal to contemporary audiences?	11
How were Pre-Colombian Mesoamerican civilizations able to accomplish such sophisticated art and architecture without metal tools?	10
Did Royal courts in Medieval Europe have anything similar to "political parties" in the modern sense? With nobles and advisors banding together to advocate their common political agendas?	10
How often would a wealthy person in the medieval period reuse an outfit before it was washed.	10
How was waste buildup dealt with in medieval castles and towns?	10