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If the only tool we have for deciphering ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs is the Rosetta stone that was created around 200BC, how are we able to decipher hieroglyphs from 2000BC?

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Where can I see CGI reproductions of ancient cities and sites?

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When did western society start seeing breastfeeding as a negative thing?

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Why did the roman alphabet become so hard to read after the roman empire collapsed?

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When and how did "germanic" calligraphy like Fraktur become associated with creepy and scary things?

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When did passports start?

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What was the perception of Jews (in the business world) during the so-called "robber baron" period in the late 19th Century?

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When did the practice of painting Christ and other biblical figures in contemporary clothing begin? When did it end?

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Why do these heraldic designs have weed leaves on them? https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Hemp_in_heraldry

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Did the Romans educate\train their slaves for certain jobs?

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If the only tool we have for deciphering ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs is the Rosetta stone that was created around 200BC, how are we able to decipher hieroglyphs from 2000BC?	9
Where can I see CGI reproductions of ancient cities and sites?	7
When did western society start seeing breastfeeding as a negative thing?	5
Why did the roman alphabet become so hard to read after the roman empire collapsed?	4
When and how did "germanic" calligraphy like Fraktur become associated with creepy and scary things?	4
When did passports start?	3
What was the perception of Jews (in the business world) during the so-called "robber baron" period in the late 19th Century?	3
When did the practice of painting Christ and other biblical figures in contemporary clothing begin? When did it end?	2
Why do these heraldic designs have weed leaves on them? https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Hemp_in_heraldry	2
Did the Romans educate\train their slaves for certain jobs?	2