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I am a (male) Barbarian POW captured by the Romans. Is there a risk that I will be sexually abused?

40 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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Why did the pikemen of the Hellenistic phalanxes carry shields, while the medieval European pikemen didn't?

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Did the Western Allies ever develop something similar to the Blitzkrieg "doctrine" or the Soviet Deep Operations doctrine?

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How were ancient oral epics like the Iliad, the Odyssey, the Gilgamesh epic, etc. recited?

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When and how did black become the most popular color for European men's formal wear?

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Why did the American mafia get so heavily involved in the trade unions?

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Why does the average Roman coin seem to become more simple and stylized from roughly the 3rd century onward?

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Huge desire path that shoots off from a planned gravel path

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What role did the Rus play in the foundation of Russia? And who were they really?

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Why are the words "God help" written in runes in the church in my city?

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I am a (male) Barbarian POW captured by the Romans. Is there a risk that I will be sexually abused?	40	AskHistorians
Why did the pikemen of the Hellenistic phalanxes carry shields, while the medieval European pikemen didn't?	38	AskHistorians
Did the Western Allies ever develop something similar to the Blitzkrieg "doctrine" or the Soviet Deep Operations doctrine?	38	AskHistorians
How were ancient oral epics like the Iliad, the Odyssey, the Gilgamesh epic, etc. recited?	38	AskHistorians
When and how did black become the most popular color for European men's formal wear?	36	AskHistorians
Why did the American mafia get so heavily involved in the trade unions?	31	AskHistorians
Why does the average Roman coin seem to become more simple and stylized from roughly the 3rd century onward?	30	AskHistorians
Huge desire path that shoots off from a planned gravel path	28	DesirePaths
What role did the Rus play in the foundation of Russia? And who were they really?	24	AskHistorians
Why are the words "God help" written in runes in the church in my city?	21	AskHistorians