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What happened to take the Islamic world from the epicenter of science, culture, social security to the place that it is today?

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Everyone touts MLK as the leader of the peaceful Civil Rights Movement. Is there evidence that his agenda may not have come to fruition without the actions of more violent factions of the movement?

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How was homosexuality between women viewed in ancient Greece (or somewhat similar cultures)?

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In medieval Europe (specifically the more Northern areas) how did poor people stay warm at night during the winter?

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In the Austen-era, there seems to be many “accomplished ladies” who sang and played instruments, why were there not more female composers?

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What was war like for the subjects of Medieval Europe?

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I know it's not the season, but why did her true love give her so many birds on all the days of Christmas?

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Is there an example in American history of a normal article of clothing developing such strong, negative associations that people stopped wearing it similar to what has happened with the fedora in the past decade?

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Was the general narrative about hippies that they were "lazy and unemployed" when they were protesting?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
What happened to take the Islamic world from the epicenter of science, culture, social security to the place that it is today?	60
Everyone touts MLK as the leader of the peaceful Civil Rights Movement. Is there evidence that his agenda may not have come to fruition without the actions of more violent factions of the movement?	36
How was homosexuality between women viewed in ancient Greece (or somewhat similar cultures)?	22
In medieval Europe (specifically the more Northern areas) how did poor people stay warm at night during the winter?	22
In the Austen-era, there seems to be many “accomplished ladies” who sang and played instruments, why were there not more female composers?	16
What was war like for the subjects of Medieval Europe?	9
I know it's not the season, but why did her true love give her so many birds on all the days of Christmas?	4
Is there an example in American history of a normal article of clothing developing such strong, negative associations that people stopped wearing it similar to what has happened with the fedora in the past decade?	1
Was the general narrative about hippies that they were "lazy and unemployed" when they were protesting?	0