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How did the modern genre of fantasy become so heavily associated with the medieval period?

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In The Witcher series the protagonist is a medieval professional monster hunter for hire--are there historical equivalents, persons specifically hired to track and kill beasts terrorizing livestock, peasants, etc.?

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Is it true that Hitler never visited a concentration camp? If so, why?

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Is there any evidence that pagan religions added Christ to their pantheon of gods?

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What did Octavian do with Antony and Cleopatra's bodies?

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In medieval Europe how often would you encounter people who carry either a sword or bow?

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When Islam first originated was it viewed as a Christian heresy?

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When did artists first start portraying Jesus with shoulder-length hair and a beard? Is there any historical basis for portraying him in such a way?

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Are there any historical accounts of humans being raised and killed like cattle for meat, hair, etc.?

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How did this notion of family members sharing the same blood come about?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How did the modern genre of fantasy become so heavily associated with the medieval period?	5483
In The Witcher series the protagonist is a medieval professional monster hunter for hire--are there historical equivalents, persons specifically hired to track and kill beasts terrorizing livestock, peasants, etc.?	3444
Is it true that Hitler never visited a concentration camp? If so, why?	2583
Is there any evidence that pagan religions added Christ to their pantheon of gods?	161
What did Octavian do with Antony and Cleopatra's bodies?	100
In medieval Europe how often would you encounter people who carry either a sword or bow?	96
When Islam first originated was it viewed as a Christian heresy?	60
When did artists first start portraying Jesus with shoulder-length hair and a beard? Is there any historical basis for portraying him in such a way?	59
Are there any historical accounts of humans being raised and killed like cattle for meat, hair, etc.?	54
How did this notion of family members sharing the same blood come about?	51