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When did piracy become a thing, and how common was it in the ancient world?

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Why is the star a communist symbol? Where did this come from?

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What sort of beds / pillows did the ancient Greeks sleep on?

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What were the literacy rates like in Ancient Greece?

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Did ancient Greeks believe in their mythology as being literally true?

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Was the story of Cain and Abel a comment on masculinity at the time?

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How exactly did catholic doctrine change over time, and how did Catholics react when doctrine was changed?

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Some of the oldest writing we have are receipts for trades, and they were chiseled in clay. Why would people go to all the trouble of carving that out every time?

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How did the mafia’s power dwindle so much over the decades?

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Were there atheists in medieval Europe, and what did they think about the origin of the universe?

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When did piracy become a thing, and how common was it in the ancient world?	3	AskHistorians
Why is the star a communist symbol? Where did this come from?	2	AskHistorians
What sort of beds / pillows did the ancient Greeks sleep on?	2	AskHistorians
What were the literacy rates like in Ancient Greece?	2	AskHistorians
Did ancient Greeks believe in their mythology as being literally true?	2	AskHistorians
Was the story of Cain and Abel a comment on masculinity at the time?	2	AskHistorians
How exactly did catholic doctrine change over time, and how did Catholics react when doctrine was changed?	1	AskHistorians
Some of the oldest writing we have are receipts for trades, and they were chiseled in clay. Why would people go to all the trouble of carving that out every time?	1	AskHistorians
How did the mafia’s power dwindle so much over the decades?	1	AskHistorians
Were there atheists in medieval Europe, and what did they think about the origin of the universe?	1	AskHistorians