/u/MistrSwisher's posts
How did the Romans maintain consistent weights and measurements throughout their entire empire? Did they have base units physically stored somewhere, like the NIST today?
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I am an aristocrat in Elizabethan England, taking my carriage into town to tend to some errands for the day. Where is my carriage "parked" while I go about my business? Has the modern concept of a parking lot emerged yet?
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Today, both athletic and military apparel are commonly seen in streetwear and fashion. Was there ever a period in Imperial Roman history when the apparel of soldiers, gladiators, charioteers, etc. was worn fashionably by the general public?
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What did ancient Mediterranean civilizations like the Greeks or Romans actually think laid west beyond the Atlantic Ocean?
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In the Edo period in Japan (1603 to 1868), many upper class citizens suffered from a disease called Beriberi due to low Thiamine levels. They discovered that eating Soba noodles (high in Thiamine) could help prevent this. Do we have any idea how they came to make this connection?
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It is common in the modern age to have themed parties or events that call back to a certain cultural era (80s, 90s, prohibition, etc.). People may wear clothes, play music, and use expressions reminiscent of the time. Did the Romans during the years of the Empire have any similar traditions?
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How would an Egyptian in Alexandria at the turn of the millennium have perceived race and skin tone?
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Did kings throughout history typically have only one crown or would they have many crowns for different occasions?
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