/u/TheyTukMyJub's posts in /r/AskHistorians
So which day was supposed to be the start of the week in the Western calendars: Sunday or Monday? And how is this linked to believes about "Creation"?
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Slavery still existed in Early Medieval Europe. Have there been any notable slave revolts back then?
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A lot of societies historically banned homosexuality even when it was between 2 consenting adult men. How did those cultures historically view sexual relations between 2 consenting women? And does it matter whether or not those homophobic societies would allow pedistry?
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The Brazilian Empire abolished the death penalty, extinguished slavery, and gave Brazilians peace, prosperity & individual liberty. Why was it overthrown at its height by the military in favor of a republic?
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How exactly did Town privileges / Borough rights work in the Feudal system? Wouldn't the liege lord upset his feudal tenants by granting burghers these privileges?
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