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Why did the Ancient Greeks put hospitality ("xenia") on such high regard and reverence, as Zeus was even called Zeus Xenios (essentially the patron of hospitality and guests)?

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What were the Japanese historians' thoughts toward Heian courtship and consent? NSFW

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In biblical arts, Jesus and his disciplines were depicted to be wearing Roman clothing. What would the people of Judaea be wearing during Jesus' time?

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Did the "Droit du Seigneur/jus primae noctis" practice happened other times that is not medieval?

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Why did the ancient buildings in Sub-Saharan Africa not survived?

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What were the difference between the Greek and Roman gods in terms of how they were viewed?

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Often when we think of medieval fantasy, we think of dragons, elves, dwarves - common tropes inspired by Tolkein and D&D. So what are some ideas for a fantasy that would actually be reflective of the medieval period?

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What purposes of the Christian writers who wrote down the Norse sagas and myths a few hundred years after the Viking Age?

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How do Chinese dramas romanticized their historicity?

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Did people really sleep in bed naked from the medieval to pre-Victorian time?

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Why did the Ancient Greeks put hospitality ("xenia") on such high regard and reverence, as Zeus was even called Zeus Xenios (essentially the patron of hospitality and guests)?	162	AskHistorians
What were the Japanese historians' thoughts toward Heian courtship and consent? NSFW	77	AskHistorians
In biblical arts, Jesus and his disciplines were depicted to be wearing Roman clothing. What would the people of Judaea be wearing during Jesus' time?	47	AskHistorians
Did the "Droit du Seigneur/jus primae noctis" practice happened other times that is not medieval?	29	AskHistorians
Why did the ancient buildings in Sub-Saharan Africa not survived?	19	AskHistorians
What were the difference between the Greek and Roman gods in terms of how they were viewed?	13	AskHistorians
Often when we think of medieval fantasy, we think of dragons, elves, dwarves - common tropes inspired by Tolkein and D&D. So what are some ideas for a fantasy that would actually be reflective of the medieval period?	11	AskHistorians
What purposes of the Christian writers who wrote down the Norse sagas and myths a few hundred years after the Viking Age?	10	AskHistorians
How do Chinese dramas romanticized their historicity?	9	AskHistorians
Did people really sleep in bed naked from the medieval to pre-Victorian time?	8	AskHistorians