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In the American Civil War, how much training did an enlisted Union private have?

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How reasonable was Hideyoshi's dream of conquering Ming China?

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What was the reaction of the Western Allies to the German defeat at Stalingrad?

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Is there attempts at recreating the a worldwide common "proto" myths?

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In American in 1764, the Stamp Act heavily taxed printed materials, such as playing cards. What card games were Americans playing at the time?

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We normally hear of Victorian era European and American fashion being very layered and formal. Was there any sort of equivalent to just a T shirt and jeans worn in public during this era? How did for example a construction worker dress this way without overheating?

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I asked my Irish grandfather (born 1919) what was WW2 like living in Ireland and he said that they lived everyday in fear of German invasion. He lived in south rural Ireland and his only connection to the outside world being 'the wireless'. Was this a common belief?

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Is there an example of an ancient society bringing back an old trend out of popular demand? (Like we do today with 80s fashion for example)

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What are some funny/quirky/NSFW facts that you've encountered in your study of the European Middle Ages that uncover more "relaxed" and "fun" societies that we give them credit for? NSFW

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Is it possible that Julius Caesar began his early adult life with only devout religious intentions?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
In the American Civil War, how much training did an enlisted Union private have?	51
How reasonable was Hideyoshi's dream of conquering Ming China?	51
What was the reaction of the Western Allies to the German defeat at Stalingrad?	51
Is there attempts at recreating the a worldwide common "proto" myths?	50
In American in 1764, the Stamp Act heavily taxed printed materials, such as playing cards. What card games were Americans playing at the time?	50
We normally hear of Victorian era European and American fashion being very layered and formal. Was there any sort of equivalent to just a T shirt and jeans worn in public during this era? How did for example a construction worker dress this way without overheating?	50
I asked my Irish grandfather (born 1919) what was WW2 like living in Ireland and he said that they lived everyday in fear of German invasion. He lived in south rural Ireland and his only connection to the outside world being 'the wireless'. Was this a common belief?	50
Is there an example of an ancient society bringing back an old trend out of popular demand? (Like we do today with 80s fashion for example)	50
What are some funny/quirky/NSFW facts that you've encountered in your study of the European Middle Ages that uncover more "relaxed" and "fun" societies that we give them credit for? NSFW	50
Is it possible that Julius Caesar began his early adult life with only devout religious intentions?	50