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Taiwan and South Korea were brutal dictatorships until the 80s. Now they are shining models of democracy in Asia. What happened?

4157 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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The Israel/Palestine conflict is perhaps the most contentious issue in America that doesn't directly affect America. How did this issue get so ingrained in American culture?

2100 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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Jesus has some harsh words for the wealthy. How did Christian views on wealth evolve over time?

1936 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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Every president from JFK to Reagan faced an assassination attempt (except for LBJ). Why were there so many attempted assassinations?

1823 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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Chess is famous for its incredible spread across the world. How did it become standardized internationally?

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Why did gold become so valuable among so many cultures worldwide?

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Both LBJ and Nixon seemed to have descended into paranoia in the later years of their Presidency. Was this just a coincidence, or did it have something to do with the 60s and 70s?

1206 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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According to the Democracy Index, Uruguay is the only full democracy in South America, ranked even more democratic than the United States. How has Uruguayan democracy been so successful?

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When watching "12 Angry Men," I notice that each character has a distinct appearance. What would each character's appearance tell a 50's audience about their personality?

468 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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In many fantasy stories, female warriors wear "boob plates," or armor that is shaped around their breasts. In real life, what did female warriors in medieval times wear while fighting?

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Taiwan and South Korea were brutal dictatorships until the 80s. Now they are shining models of democracy in Asia. What happened?	4157	AskHistorians
The Israel/Palestine conflict is perhaps the most contentious issue in America that doesn't directly affect America. How did this issue get so ingrained in American culture?	2100	AskHistorians
Jesus has some harsh words for the wealthy. How did Christian views on wealth evolve over time?	1936	AskHistorians
Every president from JFK to Reagan faced an assassination attempt (except for LBJ). Why were there so many attempted assassinations?	1823	AskHistorians
Chess is famous for its incredible spread across the world. How did it become standardized internationally?	1783	AskHistorians
Why did gold become so valuable among so many cultures worldwide?	1670	AskHistorians
Both LBJ and Nixon seemed to have descended into paranoia in the later years of their Presidency. Was this just a coincidence, or did it have something to do with the 60s and 70s?	1206	AskHistorians
According to the Democracy Index, Uruguay is the only full democracy in South America, ranked even more democratic than the United States. How has Uruguayan democracy been so successful?	1083	AskHistorians
When watching "12 Angry Men," I notice that each character has a distinct appearance. What would each character's appearance tell a 50's audience about their personality?	468	AskHistorians
In many fantasy stories, female warriors wear "boob plates," or armor that is shaped around their breasts. In real life, what did female warriors in medieval times wear while fighting?	374	AskHistorians