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In The Origin of Species, Charles Darwin often alludes to other scientists' work using solely their last names. How well-versed in contemporary scientific affairs were the general public of the Victorian era?

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India and China have always been the two giants of Asia. Before modern times, how did the two react to and influence each other and what were their general views towards each other?

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How were debts to prominent Romans during the time of Julius Cesar tracked and received? Especially debt holders outside of Rome?

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I’ve read that the English when they visited the American colonies in the 16-1700s were appalled by the treatment of slaves and laborers. Did any of the Kings or Queens during that time acknowledge or try to reign in American barbarism?

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In this podcast the hosts refer to England as being one of the oldest political states along with Denmark, can anyone expand on what they possibly be referencing?

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Thoughts on Polynesians reaching Alaska and Antartica?

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Do Historians mostly research and publish in groups?

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We’re there any witch trials in medieval Europe before the early modern age?

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Is there any evidence that proves / suggests that any of America’s Founding Fathers suffered from mental illness?

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What are some good history books that discuss the 1960’s?

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In The Origin of Species, Charles Darwin often alludes to other scientists' work using solely their last names. How well-versed in contemporary scientific affairs were the general public of the Victorian era?	5
India and China have always been the two giants of Asia. Before modern times, how did the two react to and influence each other and what were their general views towards each other?	5
How were debts to prominent Romans during the time of Julius Cesar tracked and received? Especially debt holders outside of Rome?	5
I’ve read that the English when they visited the American colonies in the 16-1700s were appalled by the treatment of slaves and laborers. Did any of the Kings or Queens during that time acknowledge or try to reign in American barbarism?	5
In this podcast the hosts refer to England as being one of the oldest political states along with Denmark, can anyone expand on what they possibly be referencing?	5
Thoughts on Polynesians reaching Alaska and Antartica?	5
Do Historians mostly research and publish in groups?	5
We’re there any witch trials in medieval Europe before the early modern age?	5
Is there any evidence that proves / suggests that any of America’s Founding Fathers suffered from mental illness?	5
What are some good history books that discuss the 1960’s?	5