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How similar would a 18th or 19th century PhD student's work and schedule be to a present day PhD student's?

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When did decades begin to be given defining characteristics? As we enter the 2020s, I see people online saying they want to bring 1920s elements back. Say, Swing music (though I think that's actually later than the 20s). Would people in the 1920s be as nostalgic for, or know as much about the 1820s?

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What is the likelihood that apostolic succession has actually held up since Peter? Could we trace a succession from today's Catholic priests back 2000 years?

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What were dance floors like in the 1920s? Were people at dance floors expected to know specific dances?

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How did the Soviet Union's leaders and population react to Ronald Reagan's jokes about them?

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What fields of recent history are worth studying that involve interviewing and oral testimony?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How similar would a 18th or 19th century PhD student's work and schedule be to a present day PhD student's?	195
When did decades begin to be given defining characteristics? As we enter the 2020s, I see people online saying they want to bring 1920s elements back. Say, Swing music (though I think that's actually later than the 20s). Would people in the 1920s be as nostalgic for, or know as much about the 1820s?	10
What is the likelihood that apostolic succession has actually held up since Peter? Could we trace a succession from today's Catholic priests back 2000 years?	6
What were dance floors like in the 1920s? Were people at dance floors expected to know specific dances?	4
How did the Soviet Union's leaders and population react to Ronald Reagan's jokes about them?	3
What fields of recent history are worth studying that involve interviewing and oral testimony?	0