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Were tridents ever used in war?

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Why are Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome idolised so much in Western Culture and how did this admiration start? Do other cultures have their own equivalents?

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In feudal times, were there ever any popular 'enlightened' lords who treated their peasants well enough to rule by loyalty instead of fear?

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In modern times, has a pontifical Swiss guard had to use his halberd to wound or kill?

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Were whipping boys real?

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Why isn't Brazil shamed for slavery like USA is even though it had extensive slave-driven plantation economy as well?

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Why were female monarchs respected if women were seen to be inferior/incapable?

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In films like Apocalypse Now, the lack of discipline amongst US troops in Vietnam is highlighted. How bad was this problem in reality? What were the causes?

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What fictional work has done the most damage to your field in terms of misrepresenting the period?

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Did ancient rulers that deemed themselves "gods" really think they were gods?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Were tridents ever used in war?	755
Why are Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome idolised so much in Western Culture and how did this admiration start? Do other cultures have their own equivalents?	751
In feudal times, were there ever any popular 'enlightened' lords who treated their peasants well enough to rule by loyalty instead of fear?	751
In modern times, has a pontifical Swiss guard had to use his halberd to wound or kill?	751
Were whipping boys real?	748
Why isn't Brazil shamed for slavery like USA is even though it had extensive slave-driven plantation economy as well?	748
Why were female monarchs respected if women were seen to be inferior/incapable?	746
In films like Apocalypse Now, the lack of discipline amongst US troops in Vietnam is highlighted. How bad was this problem in reality? What were the causes?	745
What fictional work has done the most damage to your field in terms of misrepresenting the period?	740
Did ancient rulers that deemed themselves "gods" really think they were gods?	731