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Given that everything (?) we know of Norse mythology was written by Christians, there's a pretty good chance that Ragnarok was written as a "your gods are dead so you should totally worship our absolutely not dead God" propaganda piece, right?

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Are there any good blogs that point out in/accuracies in historical fiction?

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The stone stele of "Chingis Khan" found in Narchinsk states that the nephew of Chingis (Genghis) Khan could hit a target at 335 alds (500+yards). Does this have even a hope of being historically accurate?

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How would an armed force in late 12th to early 13 century Kievan Rus be organized? (let's say Vladimir-Suzdal/Grand Duchy of Vladimir if specifics are needed)

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I recently read the first volume of the Secret Diaries of Anne Lister and have several questions about early 19th century England with a bonus question about Lord Byron's death.

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How did firing a gun sideways (side grip) become so popular in Western media, despite being widely regarded as suboptimal?

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Were there any long term political ramifications for the Bal Des Ardents, where Charles VI of France dressed himself and some of his courtiers as "wild men" and then they accidentally caught fire, killing 4 participants? He also reportedly hid under his aunt's skirts.

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What clothing would American and English woodworkers/craftsmen have worn in the Victorian era?

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How did the average Londoner feel about the police in the wake of the Ripper murders?

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When did apprentice ships switch from the master being paid to the apprentice being paid?

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Given that everything (?) we know of Norse mythology was written by Christians, there's a pretty good chance that Ragnarok was written as a "your gods are dead so you should totally worship our absolutely not dead God" propaganda piece, right?	187
Are there any good blogs that point out in/accuracies in historical fiction?	51
The stone stele of "Chingis Khan" found in Narchinsk states that the nephew of Chingis (Genghis) Khan could hit a target at 335 alds (500+yards). Does this have even a hope of being historically accurate?	50
How would an armed force in late 12th to early 13 century Kievan Rus be organized? (let's say Vladimir-Suzdal/Grand Duchy of Vladimir if specifics are needed)	37
I recently read the first volume of the Secret Diaries of Anne Lister and have several questions about early 19th century England with a bonus question about Lord Byron's death.	23
How did firing a gun sideways (side grip) become so popular in Western media, despite being widely regarded as suboptimal?	10
Were there any long term political ramifications for the Bal Des Ardents, where Charles VI of France dressed himself and some of his courtiers as "wild men" and then they accidentally caught fire, killing 4 participants? He also reportedly hid under his aunt's skirts.	8
What clothing would American and English woodworkers/craftsmen have worn in the Victorian era?	6
How did the average Londoner feel about the police in the wake of the Ripper murders?	5
When did apprentice ships switch from the master being paid to the apprentice being paid?	5