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Is understanding the language a prerequisite for analysing a primary document? How do historians address translations and the biases they bring to the research?

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One third of Britons went to 1851's Great Exhibition to see a showcase of culture from many countries around the world. Was there precedent for this?

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Businesses in Australia often display signs that "recognise traditional owners of the land." Is this another example of a European concept (ownership) being placed on the indigenous population?

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What were "roving parties" on the Australian frontier? Were they a real world version of "A Most Dangerous Game"?

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What was the transportation like for ANZAC troops on the way to WWI battlefield?

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Did European seafaring explorers have any contact with Native Americans prior to Louis & Clark?

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What role have former US presidents played in current administrations?

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One third of Britons went to 1851's Great Exhibition to see a showcase of culture from many countries around the world. Was there precedent for this?

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Burke & Wills were the Australian Louis & Clarke — only their expedition failed. So why are they so celebrated today?

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I get paid to travel. I'm a tour guide for a bus tour company, and I spend 6 months bringing folks throughout western Europe. AMA

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Is understanding the language a prerequisite for analysing a primary document? How do historians address translations and the biases they bring to the research?	10	AskHistorians
One third of Britons went to 1851's Great Exhibition to see a showcase of culture from many countries around the world. Was there precedent for this?	9	AskHistorians
Businesses in Australia often display signs that "recognise traditional owners of the land." Is this another example of a European concept (ownership) being placed on the indigenous population?	8	AskHistorians
What were "roving parties" on the Australian frontier? Were they a real world version of "A Most Dangerous Game"?	7	AskHistorians
What was the transportation like for ANZAC troops on the way to WWI battlefield?	6	AskHistorians
Did European seafaring explorers have any contact with Native Americans prior to Louis & Clark?	5	AskHistorians
What role have former US presidents played in current administrations?	4	AskHistorians
One third of Britons went to 1851's Great Exhibition to see a showcase of culture from many countries around the world. Was there precedent for this?	4	AskHistorians
Burke & Wills were the Australian Louis & Clarke — only their expedition failed. So why are they so celebrated today?	4	AskHistorians
I get paid to travel. I'm a tour guide for a bus tour company, and I spend 6 months bringing folks throughout western Europe. AMA	3	IAmA