/u/Maklodes's posts in /r/askhistorians
The "germ theory of disease" Wikipedia page suggests that germ theory had many antecedents (people talking about "pestifera semina") going back to antiquity. Why was miasma theory popular as of the 19th century?
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Was there a Texan chickpea puree dish that evolved independently of hummus? (Enjoyed by LBJ, much to the consternation of Chef René Verdon.)
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In what ways did Vikings differ from mainstream Norse or Danish society, aside from generally being healthy young adult males?
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Did the leadership of the 9th century Zanj rebellion seek outside support? (e.g., from the Aghlabids, Byzantines, Cordobans) How were they received, if so?
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What were the differences in how famines impacted India under Company rule, British crown rule, and the Princely States?
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How did the 9th century collapse of the Carolingian Empire affect Western European slave exports to the Islamic world?
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What was the justification, in the Congress of Vienna, for annexing states that hadn't sided with Napoleon? (E.g., Genoa and Venice)
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Did the Mongols have any significant advantages over other steppe tribes/confederations (Cuman-Kypchaks, Kara-Khitans, Naimans, Tatars, etc) before Genghis Khan took over?
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