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Did King Ferdinand I "Ferrante" of Naples really have his dead enemies mummified and displayed as trophies?
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What kinds of combat related injuries were common among knights and fully armed men-at-arms of the 12th-15th centuries? Did common injuries significantly change in nature or frequency over this period as armor evolved and plate began to replace chain?
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The region and Kingdom of Castile (Castilla) is said to be named after it's abundance of Castles. Is this true? If so, when and why did this particular region of Iberia develop its notable abundance of namesake castles?
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Are there any instances of pirates or privateers preying on each other's ships, whether intentionally or because they confused each other for merchant vessels?
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What was the literacy rate of Christian Western Europe in the 15th century? Was there a significant variation between different countries? How did this compare with the Middle East and Islamic ruled parts of Europe?
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How did Europeans make bread before the invention of packaged dry yeast? Was there a distinction made between sourdough and "regular" bread the way we think of it today?
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What would the training/excersise routine look like for an average Knight or professional Man at Arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, in order to stay in fighting shape? Did the Medieval world have a functional concept of fitness and nutrition?
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How long did it takes the Europeans to realize that the Americas were in fact a New World, and Not India? And why did they keep using the name "The Indies" afterward?
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