/u/TitanBrass's posts in /r/AskHistorians

Year:

Only show posts with narrations

When it comes to the five largest religions in the world, we have a key text for each of them; the Bible, the Sutras, the Vedas exists, the Quran is present, and the Torah. Are there any instances of non-Abrahamic religions having these kinds of keystone books for their faith?

2 upvotes

Mark as read: Add to a list

Was there any battle- any at all- where War Elephants were actually effective?

2 upvotes

Mark as read: Add to a list

Do we have any records of Roman Lictors entering combat to protect their assigned person (consul, senator, etc.), or fight an enemy?

2 upvotes

Mark as read: Add to a list

Were there any wars with the Mesoamerican Empires (Inca, Aztec, etc.) before the arrival of European explorers?

2 upvotes

Mark as read: Add to a list

Which war advanced military technology more, WW1 or WW2?

1 upvotes

Mark as read: Add to a list

Who were the first people to use war elephants? Where did that idea even come from?

1 upvotes

Mark as read: Add to a list

Did the Vikings have any marriage traditions and/or wedding ceremonies?

1 upvotes

Mark as read: Add to a list

Were there any spirits of vengeance that served Nemesis in Roman myth/legend?

1 upvotes

Mark as read: Add to a list

Are there any ancient Hebrew battle cries?

1 upvotes

Mark as read: Add to a list

What was the Panzer IV's kill ratio during the Second World War, with all Ausführungs taken into account?

0 upvotes

Mark as read: Add to a list

Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
When it comes to the five largest religions in the world, we have a key text for each of them; the Bible, the Sutras, the Vedas exists, the Quran is present, and the Torah. Are there any instances of non-Abrahamic religions having these kinds of keystone books for their faith?	2
Was there any battle- any at all- where War Elephants were actually effective?	2
Do we have any records of Roman Lictors entering combat to protect their assigned person (consul, senator, etc.), or fight an enemy?	2
Were there any wars with the Mesoamerican Empires (Inca, Aztec, etc.) before the arrival of European explorers?	2
Which war advanced military technology more, WW1 or WW2?	1
Who were the first people to use war elephants? Where did that idea even come from?	1
Did the Vikings have any marriage traditions and/or wedding ceremonies?	1
Were there any spirits of vengeance that served Nemesis in Roman myth/legend?	1
Are there any ancient Hebrew battle cries?	1
What was the Panzer IV's kill ratio during the Second World War, with all Ausführungs taken into account?	0