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To what extent were the housewife manuals of the mid 20th century taken seriously?

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Which ancient society had the highest literacy rate and what about their education system or methods helped them achieve this?

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Ancient Egypt had native Egyptian pharaohs for thousands of years. What kinds of similarities and differences would I see if I was in the court of an Old Kingdom pharaoh versus a New Kingdom pharaoh?

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Why didn’t Henry VIII have more foreign princesses as brides? Was marrying subjects common in European royalty at the time?

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Were there conmen in Ancient Rome who scammed people?

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When Elizabeth Woodville took the throne as queen consort was there any confusion of how her Grey sons would be bought into the royal family?

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How did the invention of the clock and it’s increasing use in Europe change how people related to the concept of time?

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Did the “Quiverfull” movement and similar Christian movements have any ideological link to racial hierarchy/eugenics?

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The Heretic Pharaoh changed the religion, military and politics of Ancient Egypt in a comparatively short time. How did courtiers navigate the changes and how successful were they?

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Was the backlash against Richard III for the disappearance of the Princes in the Tower unexpected? If not, why would he have moved against them?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
To what extent were the housewife manuals of the mid 20th century taken seriously?	47
Which ancient society had the highest literacy rate and what about their education system or methods helped them achieve this?	43
Ancient Egypt had native Egyptian pharaohs for thousands of years. What kinds of similarities and differences would I see if I was in the court of an Old Kingdom pharaoh versus a New Kingdom pharaoh?	42
Why didn’t Henry VIII have more foreign princesses as brides? Was marrying subjects common in European royalty at the time?	35
Were there conmen in Ancient Rome who scammed people?	30
When Elizabeth Woodville took the throne as queen consort was there any confusion of how her Grey sons would be bought into the royal family?	25
How did the invention of the clock and it’s increasing use in Europe change how people related to the concept of time?	24
Did the “Quiverfull” movement and similar Christian movements have any ideological link to racial hierarchy/eugenics?	21
The Heretic Pharaoh changed the religion, military and politics of Ancient Egypt in a comparatively short time. How did courtiers navigate the changes and how successful were they?	19
Was the backlash against Richard III for the disappearance of the Princes in the Tower unexpected? If not, why would he have moved against them?	14