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What distinctive look did the Romans, Phoenicians/Carthaginians, the Greeks and the Gauls/Germanic/Britonic tribes have in the Ancient era? Was it like the difference between Asians, Blacks and Caucasians today?

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Why are many cities in Missouri, United States named after ancient cities? (Troy, MO, Carthage, MO, Sparta, MO)

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How did people like Polybius get such detailed overviews of major battles from both sides, like the battle of Zama in 202 B.C?

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What was the first instance of the "mob" as we know it today?

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Are there any ancient south American civilizations that are still around?

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How did taxes work in Ancient Rome? Was it similar to how we're taxed today? Were you enslaved if you couldn't afford to pay the taxes?

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Considering how small Portugal and Spain are today, how did they have 2 of the biggest empires in the world in 1500/1600? How did they become the small nations they are today?

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Were "war elephants" more useful in demoralizing the enemy than killing/incapacitating them in the classical era?

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During the Cold War period, was Able Archer and The Cuban Missle Crisis the peak of tensions?

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Was the Roman legal system the most modern and developed legal system during ancient times?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
What distinctive look did the Romans, Phoenicians/Carthaginians, the Greeks and the Gauls/Germanic/Britonic tribes have in the Ancient era? Was it like the difference between Asians, Blacks and Caucasians today?	172
Why are many cities in Missouri, United States named after ancient cities? (Troy, MO, Carthage, MO, Sparta, MO)	88
How did people like Polybius get such detailed overviews of major battles from both sides, like the battle of Zama in 202 B.C?	52
What was the first instance of the "mob" as we know it today?	50
Are there any ancient south American civilizations that are still around?	38
How did taxes work in Ancient Rome? Was it similar to how we're taxed today? Were you enslaved if you couldn't afford to pay the taxes?	37
Considering how small Portugal and Spain are today, how did they have 2 of the biggest empires in the world in 1500/1600? How did they become the small nations they are today?	22
Were "war elephants" more useful in demoralizing the enemy than killing/incapacitating them in the classical era?	17
During the Cold War period, was Able Archer and The Cuban Missle Crisis the peak of tensions?	10
Was the Roman legal system the most modern and developed legal system during ancient times?	6