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Why were kings so seldom depicted wearing crowns?

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Why are there so many 19th century paintings of square-shaped animals?

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Before the Mona Lisa rose to fame in the 19th century, what was the archetypical "great painting"?

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Why did Middle-Eastern warriors use armour in the age of gunpowder?

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Today, the Achaemenid Persian Empire is famed for its equity, tolerance and just treatment of its subjects. Then why were there so many rebellions in it?

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Photos from Shah Naser al-Din's harem show plump, moustachioed women with unibrows. Was this a typical beauty standard for the time and place?

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In Medieval and Renaissance literature, muslims are portrayed as worshipping fictional deities. Did contemporary readers really think their gods were Termagant and Mahound?

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What is more expensive - mail or plate armour?

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I'm a 16th century monarch and I'm ordering a new suit of armour. What input do I have in the end result?

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Why are there dinosaurs in this 16th century painting?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why were kings so seldom depicted wearing crowns?	607
Why are there so many 19th century paintings of square-shaped animals?	226
Before the Mona Lisa rose to fame in the 19th century, what was the archetypical "great painting"?	198
Why did Middle-Eastern warriors use armour in the age of gunpowder?	72
Today, the Achaemenid Persian Empire is famed for its equity, tolerance and just treatment of its subjects. Then why were there so many rebellions in it?	67
Photos from Shah Naser al-Din's harem show plump, moustachioed women with unibrows. Was this a typical beauty standard for the time and place?	33
In Medieval and Renaissance literature, muslims are portrayed as worshipping fictional deities. Did contemporary readers really think their gods were Termagant and Mahound?	25
What is more expensive - mail or plate armour?	18
I'm a 16th century monarch and I'm ordering a new suit of armour. What input do I have in the end result?	18
Why are there dinosaurs in this 16th century painting?	11