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Why would you join the Roman navy over the Roman army?

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The Tom Lehrer song "Wernher von Braun" seems fairly critical of both its subject and the Apollo missions. Was his view uncommon at the time?

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When and why was the hoplon shield retired?

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How did prisoners of different communities interact with and treat one another during the Holocaust?

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How feasible was it for an educated Roman to accidentally or illegitimately end up in slavery?

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What is the significance, origin of this Swedish gorget?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why would you join the Roman navy over the Roman army?	130
The Tom Lehrer song "Wernher von Braun" seems fairly critical of both its subject and the Apollo missions. Was his view uncommon at the time?	115
When and why was the hoplon shield retired?	12
How did prisoners of different communities interact with and treat one another during the Holocaust?	7
How feasible was it for an educated Roman to accidentally or illegitimately end up in slavery?	4
What is the significance, origin of this Swedish gorget?	3