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Why are Roman candles called Roman candles? What is the history behind this firework?

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What happened during the Roman conquest of Sardinia and Corsica?

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A Classic Maya party would not be complete without these 4 things. #3 will surprise you!

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What did early conquistadors or Spanish settlers think of the ruins of Teotihuacan?

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What's the history behind the Tarascan yácata? Why is it a "keyhole" shape"? Were they only a Postclassic structure or were there "proto-yácatas"?

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When was blue raspberry flavor introduced? Why is it "blue" if the other flavor is grapefruit?

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The AskHistorians Book Club - Call for Submissions

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How soon after the arrival of the Spanish in present-day Mexico did they begin to use money?

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When, where, and why did the myth that if you swallow chewing gum it would take X amount of years to digest originate?

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How common was the use of pulleys in Ancient Egyptian construction?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why are Roman candles called Roman candles? What is the history behind this firework?	16
What happened during the Roman conquest of Sardinia and Corsica?	16
A Classic Maya party would not be complete without these 4 things. #3 will surprise you!	15
What did early conquistadors or Spanish settlers think of the ruins of Teotihuacan?	15
What's the history behind the Tarascan yácata? Why is it a "keyhole" shape"? Were they only a Postclassic structure or were there "proto-yácatas"?	15
When was blue raspberry flavor introduced? Why is it "blue" if the other flavor is grapefruit?	15
The AskHistorians Book Club - Call for Submissions	14
How soon after the arrival of the Spanish in present-day Mexico did they begin to use money?	14
When, where, and why did the myth that if you swallow chewing gum it would take X amount of years to digest originate?	13
How common was the use of pulleys in Ancient Egyptian construction?	13