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AMC's "The Terror" shows that the 19th century British navy had a designated head cook onboard. What were the qualifications for running a ship's galley? Were most head cooks promoted from the kitchen's rank and file, or were civilians with culinary experienced also considered?

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I'm a new recruit in the British Army during WWI. What are my first few days, weeks, and months going to look like? Is there any sort of orientation/assimilation into the battlefield or is it more of a trial-by-fire?

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Could you apply ancient military tactics to contemporary strategy games (e.g. Total War) and vice versa? How much of the gameplay is based on balanced design and actual warfare?

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Is there a time or series of events in early American history that is considered to be the point at which the new nation was no longer in danger of collapsing?

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How were 1980s Citypop artists in Japan influenced by Western musicians? Was there any direct working relationship between the two or did Citypop develop as a sort of cultural osmosis?

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How well received were USO shows? Did they actually do anything for troop morale?

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It is the era of your expertise and you've discovered the secret to immortality. How do you go about living within society until the current day without giving away your secret?

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Someone told me that French cuisine is known for developing great techniques and texture, but having bland tastes, largely due to a lack of seasoning in their dishes. Is there any merit to this claim? How did French cuisine never expand to incorporate wider spice variety?

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[AMA Request] Somebody involved in the Japanese City Pop music scene during its heyday in the 80s

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How would attending institutions of higher learning work if you were from a disadvantaged background? Would scholarships be available for individuals that showed intellectual merit but lacked financial means?

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AMC's "The Terror" shows that the 19th century British navy had a designated head cook onboard. What were the qualifications for running a ship's galley? Were most head cooks promoted from the kitchen's rank and file, or were civilians with culinary experienced also considered?	7	AskHistorians
I'm a new recruit in the British Army during WWI. What are my first few days, weeks, and months going to look like? Is there any sort of orientation/assimilation into the battlefield or is it more of a trial-by-fire?	7	AskHistorians
Could you apply ancient military tactics to contemporary strategy games (e.g. Total War) and vice versa? How much of the gameplay is based on balanced design and actual warfare?	5	AskHistorians
Is there a time or series of events in early American history that is considered to be the point at which the new nation was no longer in danger of collapsing?	4	AskHistorians
How were 1980s Citypop artists in Japan influenced by Western musicians? Was there any direct working relationship between the two or did Citypop develop as a sort of cultural osmosis?	4	AskHistorians
How well received were USO shows? Did they actually do anything for troop morale?	4	AskHistorians
It is the era of your expertise and you've discovered the secret to immortality. How do you go about living within society until the current day without giving away your secret?	3	AskHistorians
Someone told me that French cuisine is known for developing great techniques and texture, but having bland tastes, largely due to a lack of seasoning in their dishes. Is there any merit to this claim? How did French cuisine never expand to incorporate wider spice variety?	3	AskHistorians
[AMA Request] Somebody involved in the Japanese City Pop music scene during its heyday in the 80s	1	IAmA
How would attending institutions of higher learning work if you were from a disadvantaged background? Would scholarships be available for individuals that showed intellectual merit but lacked financial means?	1	AskHistorians