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Fantasy tropes often place character races in certain job roles (e.g. dwarves as smiths, elves as intellectuals, etc). What is the origin of these tropes and were they influenced by any real world racial/racist ideologies?

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In recorded audio of German physicists discussing news of Allied use of the the atomic bomb, they mention several times that had their work been more successful, “British Secret Service” would have killed them. Were Allied special forces targeting scientists?

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I've noticed old turn of the century cemeteries that have several headstones with "INFANT" engraved and no name, in an isolated part of the cemetery. Was naming children upon birth not practiced during periods of high infant mortality? When did it change?

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When and why did the recorder become a staple in elementary school music programs?

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In Samurai Champloo, a main character references a house that brothel workers paying off debt can escape to and reside for 3 years safely. Did such facilities exist in Japan during the Edo period and how effective were they at protecting those that arrived?

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Was there any pushback or conflict arising from the naming of the M4 Sherman tank by southerners from the US?

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In Poldark, 18th century lenders are able to call in debts at will and bankrupt debtors in short order. In reality, how did lending work in the 18th century and was the power lenders had over their debtors that significant? When did that change?

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What measures did Washington implement to prevent/mitigate the spread/impact of smallpox among troops? Did the British or French take any similar measures?

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I am an Allied airman that was forced to land in Switzerland and interned at a converted ski resort. What is life for me like?

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For periods of time where land battles that were fought with a near immediate transition from sea to land, how did warriors/soldiers make the transition from 'sea legs' to staying upright on land?

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Fantasy tropes often place character races in certain job roles (e.g. dwarves as smiths, elves as intellectuals, etc). What is the origin of these tropes and were they influenced by any real world racial/racist ideologies?	242	AskHistorians
In recorded audio of German physicists discussing news of Allied use of the the atomic bomb, they mention several times that had their work been more successful, “British Secret Service” would have killed them. Were Allied special forces targeting scientists?	131	AskHistorians
I've noticed old turn of the century cemeteries that have several headstones with "INFANT" engraved and no name, in an isolated part of the cemetery. Was naming children upon birth not practiced during periods of high infant mortality? When did it change?	55	AskHistorians
When and why did the recorder become a staple in elementary school music programs?	44	AskHistorians
In Samurai Champloo, a main character references a house that brothel workers paying off debt can escape to and reside for 3 years safely. Did such facilities exist in Japan during the Edo period and how effective were they at protecting those that arrived?	35	AskHistorians
Was there any pushback or conflict arising from the naming of the M4 Sherman tank by southerners from the US?	28	AskHistorians
In Poldark, 18th century lenders are able to call in debts at will and bankrupt debtors in short order. In reality, how did lending work in the 18th century and was the power lenders had over their debtors that significant? When did that change?	24	AskHistorians
What measures did Washington implement to prevent/mitigate the spread/impact of smallpox among troops? Did the British or French take any similar measures?	6	AskHistorians
I am an Allied airman that was forced to land in Switzerland and interned at a converted ski resort. What is life for me like?	5	AskHistorians
For periods of time where land battles that were fought with a near immediate transition from sea to land, how did warriors/soldiers make the transition from 'sea legs' to staying upright on land?	3	AskHistorians