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Did ancient Romans believe that the emperors literally became gods after death, or did they mean something else?

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When and why did the Roman Emperors begin wearing metal crowns, and what did these early crowns look like?

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What is meant in pre modern religions where gods are believed to "live" in a particular place on Earth such as Mount Olympus? Was this literal or figurative?

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How accurate are stories about Nazi occultism?

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Why was the word "sword" pretty much interchangeable with "weapon" in many contexts, even though from what I've gathered, swords weren't really as common as modern media makes them out to be?

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Why is Song of Solomon(Song of Songs) included in the Bible?

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Why is there a particular style of music associated with pornographic films? How did this genre come to be associated with such films?

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How were ancient anvils made before more advanced metalworking techniques were discovered?

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What is the earliest known use of "product placement" and what was being advertised?

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How did wizards and witches become associated with a pointed, wide-brimmed hat?

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Did ancient Romans believe that the emperors literally became gods after death, or did they mean something else?	27	AskHistorians
When and why did the Roman Emperors begin wearing metal crowns, and what did these early crowns look like?	27	AskHistorians
What is meant in pre modern religions where gods are believed to "live" in a particular place on Earth such as Mount Olympus? Was this literal or figurative?	24	AskHistorians
How accurate are stories about Nazi occultism?	22	AskHistorians
Why was the word "sword" pretty much interchangeable with "weapon" in many contexts, even though from what I've gathered, swords weren't really as common as modern media makes them out to be?	22	AskHistorians
Why is Song of Solomon(Song of Songs) included in the Bible?	21	AskHistorians
Why is there a particular style of music associated with pornographic films? How did this genre come to be associated with such films?	21	AskHistorians
How were ancient anvils made before more advanced metalworking techniques were discovered?	17	AskHistorians
What is the earliest known use of "product placement" and what was being advertised?	16	AskHistorians
How did wizards and witches become associated with a pointed, wide-brimmed hat?	15	AskHistorians