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Why do depictions of Angels differ so much from their depiction in the Bible?

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Did Egypt have many non-priest actors? How common were plays outside religious rituals?

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How did medieval Europeans view the Roman Republic?

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When the Puritans banned celebrating Christmas in England and Scotland, how well enforced was this? If a peasant village out in the countryside had a Christmas feast and Church service, would they actually get in trouble?

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What's the origin of Basque?

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How much do we know about the religion of the inhabitants of the British Isles, before their conquest by the Romans/Christianisation?

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From the mid-18th century onwards, British-Native American relations generally improved. Some tribes fought for/with Britain against the USA in 1776 and 1812. Did regular British people's opinion of Natives improve alongside this?

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What did your average ancient Greek expect and hope would happen to their soul after death?

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In 1918, support for a unified Slavic state was so high that the State of Slovenes, Croats and Serbs decided to merge with Serbia. Yet in WW2, ethnic hate led to huge numbers of death. What changed?

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In modern Western culture, first cousin marriage is taboo. In medieval Europe, first cousin marriage was taboo. But in Victorian England, it seems accepted: Victoria, Darwin, etc. My impression is it was also acceptable in the US at the time. Why did it become normal and then taboo again?

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Why do depictions of Angels differ so much from their depiction in the Bible?	56
Did Egypt have many non-priest actors? How common were plays outside religious rituals?	55
How did medieval Europeans view the Roman Republic?	55
When the Puritans banned celebrating Christmas in England and Scotland, how well enforced was this? If a peasant village out in the countryside had a Christmas feast and Church service, would they actually get in trouble?	55
What's the origin of Basque?	55
How much do we know about the religion of the inhabitants of the British Isles, before their conquest by the Romans/Christianisation?	55
From the mid-18th century onwards, British-Native American relations generally improved. Some tribes fought for/with Britain against the USA in 1776 and 1812. Did regular British people's opinion of Natives improve alongside this?	53
What did your average ancient Greek expect and hope would happen to their soul after death?	53
In 1918, support for a unified Slavic state was so high that the State of Slovenes, Croats and Serbs decided to merge with Serbia. Yet in WW2, ethnic hate led to huge numbers of death. What changed?	52
In modern Western culture, first cousin marriage is taboo. In medieval Europe, first cousin marriage was taboo. But in Victorian England, it seems accepted: Victoria, Darwin, etc. My impression is it was also acceptable in the US at the time. Why did it become normal and then taboo again?	52