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Hi everyone. I’m Whoosier; ask me about the daily life of ordinary folks in late medieval England (and elsewhere).

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How well did the English administer occupied France during the early 1400s?

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I’m reviving a course on Classical culture. Anyone have recommendations for an up-to-date, short (preferably) textbook on ancient Greece and Rome that I can use for context along with primary sources? Students, feel free to weigh in on textbooks you’ve liked/hated.

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What's the correct date for the fall of Jerusalem to Islam: 637, 638, 639?

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How accurate is the chariot race in "Ben-Hur"?

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Are there pre-modern references to seasickness in the historical record?

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Was there music or drumming during medieval battles?

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How did 19th-C immigrants to America learn English? Were there equivalents of modern ESL schools for older immigrants?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Hi everyone. I’m Whoosier; ask me about the daily life of ordinary folks in late medieval England (and elsewhere).	251
How well did the English administer occupied France during the early 1400s?	34
I’m reviving a course on Classical culture. Anyone have recommendations for an up-to-date, short (preferably) textbook on ancient Greece and Rome that I can use for context along with primary sources? Students, feel free to weigh in on textbooks you’ve liked/hated.	15
What's the correct date for the fall of Jerusalem to Islam: 637, 638, 639?	12
How accurate is the chariot race in "Ben-Hur"?	10
Are there pre-modern references to seasickness in the historical record?	9
Was there music or drumming during medieval battles?	5
How did 19th-C immigrants to America learn English? Were there equivalents of modern ESL schools for older immigrants?	2