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How was 18 chosen as the age of majority?

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How did some fairly sophisticated empires maintain control over their territories without ever developing a proper writing system?

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Why did the Aztecs not undergo a demographic crisis with the number of people they were sacrificing?

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Could someone give me an overview of the sociocultural relationships of Tsarist Russia and the Ottoman Empire with the rest of Europe?

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Why are the Australian Aboriginals and the Torres Strait Islander people considered two distinct groups?

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How did tea spread so rapidly across the world?

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What is the history of shaving implements?

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Can someone recommend me a good source to learn about the societies of pre-Columbian native Americans other than the Aztecs, Mayas or Incas?

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What was the status of the natives who were allied to the Spaniards after the conquests in the Americas?

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From where did the ancient medical belief of the "four humours" come from?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How was 18 chosen as the age of majority?	240
How did some fairly sophisticated empires maintain control over their territories without ever developing a proper writing system?	18
Why did the Aztecs not undergo a demographic crisis with the number of people they were sacrificing?	18
Could someone give me an overview of the sociocultural relationships of Tsarist Russia and the Ottoman Empire with the rest of Europe?	13
Why are the Australian Aboriginals and the Torres Strait Islander people considered two distinct groups?	12
How did tea spread so rapidly across the world?	11
What is the history of shaving implements?	11
Can someone recommend me a good source to learn about the societies of pre-Columbian native Americans other than the Aztecs, Mayas or Incas?	10
What was the status of the natives who were allied to the Spaniards after the conquests in the Americas?	8
From where did the ancient medical belief of the "four humours" come from?	8