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What the hell was wrong with Hieronymus Bosch?

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Most explorers from the Age of Discovery are seen as brutish thugs in most modern lessons, as they frequently killed and/or subjugated the people they encountered. Are there any successful explorers where this wasn't the case?

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Are there any relatively accurate ancient Greek or Roman movies?

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What happened to Poland and the surrounding area during the Black Death?

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What did John Ratcliffe of Jamestown do to agitate the natives enough to be killed so brutally?

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Who are some of the more underrated historical leaders you think should get more attention?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
What the hell was wrong with Hieronymus Bosch?	50
Most explorers from the Age of Discovery are seen as brutish thugs in most modern lessons, as they frequently killed and/or subjugated the people they encountered. Are there any successful explorers where this wasn't the case?	33
Are there any relatively accurate ancient Greek or Roman movies?	23
What happened to Poland and the surrounding area during the Black Death?	10
What did John Ratcliffe of Jamestown do to agitate the natives enough to be killed so brutally?	2
Who are some of the more underrated historical leaders you think should get more attention?	1