/u/The_Manchurian's posts in /r/AskHistorians
Anglo-Saxon England had slaves and even slave markets. Under the Normans, it seems slavery declined and then vanished. Is that correct? If so, why did it happen? Was it a gradual evolution, or did the Normans pass specific laws about it?
233 upvotes
Mark as read: Add to a list
221 upvotes
Mark as read: Add to a list
216 upvotes
Mark as read: Add to a list
Currently, India seems to have a big problem with sexual violence towards women, especially young women. Is this a recent development, or something that goes back a long time but wasn't really reported on until recently?
206 upvotes
Mark as read: Add to a list
201 upvotes
Mark as read: Add to a list
I'm a Portugese explorer/merchant recently arrived in Southern India in the early 16th century. I've discovered there are local Indian Christians and I go to their Church. Assuming I can speak their language, how recognisable is their service?
192 upvotes
Mark as read: Add to a list
189 upvotes
Mark as read: Add to a list
Middle Age sources are chock full of people having long, clear visions sent from God, Mary, the Saints, etc. How do historians understand these?
187 upvotes
Mark as read: Add to a list
184 upvotes
Mark as read: Add to a list