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Who spoke Classical Latin? How far down the social hierarchy did it extend?

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During battles, what did Mongol warriors do with their extra mounts?

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What is the oldest anti-war song?

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What (if any) kinds of military exercises and war games were practiced by ancient armies and navies?

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What did ancient Indian empires believe about the limits of the Earth?

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Has casual clothing existed throughout history, and how have its styles changed in different time periods? For example, what might Genghis Khan, Caesar, or Napoleon, have felt comfortable wearing at home on a quiet evening?

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How did medieval monks distribute their wine and where did the money from sales go?

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In 300 AD Britain was it common that "many men together take a single wife"?

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When the Spartan fleet, backed by Persian money, offered better pay, many Athenian sailors defected. We're they not loyal democrats?

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To what extent was the modern (western?) conception of dragons shaped by the knowledge of dinosaurs?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Who spoke Classical Latin? How far down the social hierarchy did it extend?	173
During battles, what did Mongol warriors do with their extra mounts?	169
What is the oldest anti-war song?	160
What (if any) kinds of military exercises and war games were practiced by ancient armies and navies?	51
What did ancient Indian empires believe about the limits of the Earth?	49
Has casual clothing existed throughout history, and how have its styles changed in different time periods? For example, what might Genghis Khan, Caesar, or Napoleon, have felt comfortable wearing at home on a quiet evening?	47
How did medieval monks distribute their wine and where did the money from sales go?	40
In 300 AD Britain was it common that "many men together take a single wife"?	25
When the Spartan fleet, backed by Persian money, offered better pay, many Athenian sailors defected. We're they not loyal democrats?	23
To what extent was the modern (western?) conception of dragons shaped by the knowledge of dinosaurs?	19