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Were the Vestal Virgins an inspiration or influence of the Catholic practice of women becoming Nuns?

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In the mid to late 19'th century (roughly 1850-1900), was it socially acceptable for a British man to socialise with an Indian in British India?

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I tried asking this before and got no response, so I'm trying my luck again: How did 19'th Century European historians view the Mongols?

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How much did 18'th century Europeans know about the history of China?

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What relationships, if any, did the Romans have with sub-saharan Africa?

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After taking the throne of England, Henry Tudor (Henry VII) named his first son "Arthur." Was this a nod towards his Welsh ancestry?

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When and why did Norman French stop being spoken by the English upper classes?

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How did 19'th century European historians view the Mongols?

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Henry Tudor, after ascending to the throne of England, named his first son "Arthur." Was this a nod to his Welsh ancestry?

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How and why did English sexual mores change so drastically between the Tudor and Victorian eras?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Were the Vestal Virgins an inspiration or influence of the Catholic practice of women becoming Nuns?	77
In the mid to late 19'th century (roughly 1850-1900), was it socially acceptable for a British man to socialise with an Indian in British India?	70
I tried asking this before and got no response, so I'm trying my luck again: How did 19'th Century European historians view the Mongols?	55
How much did 18'th century Europeans know about the history of China?	34
What relationships, if any, did the Romans have with sub-saharan Africa?	26
After taking the throne of England, Henry Tudor (Henry VII) named his first son "Arthur." Was this a nod towards his Welsh ancestry?	24
When and why did Norman French stop being spoken by the English upper classes?	23
How did 19'th century European historians view the Mongols?	22
Henry Tudor, after ascending to the throne of England, named his first son "Arthur." Was this a nod to his Welsh ancestry?	21
How and why did English sexual mores change so drastically between the Tudor and Victorian eras?	21