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Would an ancient Roman citizen shopping for clothing be able to buy something "off-the-rack"? Or would all clothing be bespoke?

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Monday Mysteries | [Verifiable] Historical Conspiracies

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/r/WWI is now open for business! Seeking readers and contributors.

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It is widely claimed that the Klingons killed their own gods in a war millennia ago. Does this story find its roots in any real events, or is it just a myth?

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[META] Welcome to new readers, and some reminders about conduct

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What in your study of history has most humanized the past and its people for you?

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[META] A note on modern politics

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You're at a party, in mixed company. The people around you find out your area of specialization. What is the inevitable question you dread?

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[META] A quick reminder: yes, you are absolutely allowed to ask a question again if it doesn't get a satisfactory answer the first time around

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What in your study of history makes you smile or laugh?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Would an ancient Roman citizen shopping for clothing be able to buy something "off-the-rack"? Or would all clothing be bespoke?	478
Monday Mysteries \| [Verifiable] Historical Conspiracies	466
/r/WWI is now open for business! Seeking readers and contributors.	400
It is widely claimed that the Klingons killed their own gods in a war millennia ago. Does this story find its roots in any real events, or is it just a myth?	377
[META] Welcome to new readers, and some reminders about conduct	355
What in your study of history has most humanized the past and its people for you?	352
[META] A note on modern politics	345
You're at a party, in mixed company. The people around you find out your area of specialization. What is the inevitable question you dread?	319
[META] A quick reminder: yes, you are absolutely allowed to ask a question again if it doesn't get a satisfactory answer the first time around	307
What in your study of history makes you smile or laugh?	303