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I am an average East-Asian person who somehow winds up in England during the 12th century. How do people react to me?

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How far back is the idea of single-father biological paternity established?

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What can I, as an average Joe, do to help future historians?

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WW2 German extermination camps - why not just shoot prisoners?

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What kind of access (if any) did people from warm climates in the past (your period) have to ice?

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What kind of measures were taken to combat disease during military conflicts, especially for soldiers in campaigns?

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I’m a common labourer in a big European city around 1400. Do I own a house and the land it’s on? Do I rent a room or apartment? Might I have roommates if I’m single?

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How did dining out work in your history period? Did restaurants have menus? Did friends split the bill? Where there things resembling restaurant chains or restaurants specializing in certain types of food? Were there foodies and chef ratings?

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Why were public executioners reviled?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
I am an average East-Asian person who somehow winds up in England during the 12th century. How do people react to me?	40
How far back is the idea of single-father biological paternity established?	8
What can I, as an average Joe, do to help future historians?	7
WW2 German extermination camps - why not just shoot prisoners?	6
What kind of access (if any) did people from warm climates in the past (your period) have to ice?	3
What kind of measures were taken to combat disease during military conflicts, especially for soldiers in campaigns?	2
I’m a common labourer in a big European city around 1400. Do I own a house and the land it’s on? Do I rent a room or apartment? Might I have roommates if I’m single?	2
How did dining out work in your history period? Did restaurants have menus? Did friends split the bill? Where there things resembling restaurant chains or restaurants specializing in certain types of food? Were there foodies and chef ratings?	1
Why were public executioners reviled?	0