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During the Punic Wars, Rome was apparently able to produce army after army to fight the Carthaginians. Yet, during the late empire, when (western) Rome was nominally larger, they had much difficulty in recruiting men and relied a lot on Germanic mercenaries and allies. Why is that?

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Is this article entitled "Why do North Koreans hate us?" historically correct? Excerpts in the body of this post.

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Hinduism has many powerful women role models (Sita, Draupadi and Kali), but India has become a patriarchal society with a lot of disrespect towards women. Why, when and how?

82 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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How did the Roman baths work, in terms of bureaucracy? Did you have to pay to enter, to use certain facilities inside and to whom did you have to pay?

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Why did the Greeks consider Macedon "semi-barbaric" and Epirus as more barbaric than Macedon?

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What was the involvement of the USA in the military coup in Brazil of 1964?

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Odin seems to be a deceitful and mischievous god, among other things. Yet, in my view of 7th-10th century Scandinavian culture, personal honor and glory had great value. Why is that?

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How was marriage between peasants in Europe during the Middle Ages?

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Were silver coins/jars really used as a way to purify or store water for long periods of time? Are there any primary sources on this?

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How were stained glass/mosaics in medieval-renaissance Europe manufactured? Are there any records of artisans purposefully placing the tiles with the thicker part on the bottom, if the glass was uneven?

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During the Punic Wars, Rome was apparently able to produce army after army to fight the Carthaginians. Yet, during the late empire, when (western) Rome was nominally larger, they had much difficulty in recruiting men and relied a lot on Germanic mercenaries and allies. Why is that?	547	AskHistorians
Is this article entitled "Why do North Koreans hate us?" historically correct? Excerpts in the body of this post.	120	AskHistorians
Hinduism has many powerful women role models (Sita, Draupadi and Kali), but India has become a patriarchal society with a lot of disrespect towards women. Why, when and how?	82	AskHistorians
How did the Roman baths work, in terms of bureaucracy? Did you have to pay to enter, to use certain facilities inside and to whom did you have to pay?	66	AskHistorians
Why did the Greeks consider Macedon "semi-barbaric" and Epirus as more barbaric than Macedon?	51	AskHistorians
What was the involvement of the USA in the military coup in Brazil of 1964?	51	AskHistorians
Odin seems to be a deceitful and mischievous god, among other things. Yet, in my view of 7th-10th century Scandinavian culture, personal honor and glory had great value. Why is that?	40	AskHistorians
How was marriage between peasants in Europe during the Middle Ages?	29	AskHistorians
Were silver coins/jars really used as a way to purify or store water for long periods of time? Are there any primary sources on this?	18	AskHistorians
How were stained glass/mosaics in medieval-renaissance Europe manufactured? Are there any records of artisans purposefully placing the tiles with the thicker part on the bottom, if the glass was uneven?	7	AskHistorians