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In some ancient Roman shows, the gods are 'scoffed' at. Does this have basis in history?

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Was homosexuality in Ancient Greece more a part of society or more "common" than present-time USA? Was it more accepted or is that exaggerated?

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Why are maps, by convention, drawn with North at the top?

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How did free market economy or capitalism come to be?

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When and how did red become the 'official colour' of Communism? Were/are there any Communist movements that didn't/don't associate themselves with the colour red?

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To what extent is the present day depictions of the court jester correct?

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I have a Ph.D and my area of study is ancient history and prehistory (25,000BC-100BC). AMA

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When did cannabis become such a large recreational drug? What earlier drugs or vices were what cannabis is today?

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Why is it that people speak Spanish in South American countries that are mostly Native American in ethnicity? Like Bolivia, Peru, etc.

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How did the Japanese government justify their expansionist policy in both Sino-Japanese Wars?

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In some ancient Roman shows, the gods are 'scoffed' at. Does this have basis in history?	5
Was homosexuality in Ancient Greece more a part of society or more "common" than present-time USA? Was it more accepted or is that exaggerated?	5
Why are maps, by convention, drawn with North at the top?	5
How did free market economy or capitalism come to be?	5
When and how did red become the 'official colour' of Communism? Were/are there any Communist movements that didn't/don't associate themselves with the colour red?	5
To what extent is the present day depictions of the court jester correct?	5
I have a Ph.D and my area of study is ancient history and prehistory (25,000BC-100BC). AMA	5
When did cannabis become such a large recreational drug? What earlier drugs or vices were what cannabis is today?	5
Why is it that people speak Spanish in South American countries that are mostly Native American in ethnicity? Like Bolivia, Peru, etc.	5
How did the Japanese government justify their expansionist policy in both Sino-Japanese Wars?	5