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How would rape victims be treated in Medieval Europe, depending on the time period (Early, High, Late) and on the location and region?

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We call him Augustus, but what would Romans have called him during his rule?

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Are there any extant documents that describe a course of treatment for "melancholia," "aggravated black bile," or any other historical diagnosis that we would now call depression?

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Is it surprising that Japan independently developed feudalism?

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Were the ancient Assyrians as brutal and violent as many people make them out to be?

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Did Black slave owners exist if they did how where they viewed by blacks, whites and Free People of colour?

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How valid is the analogy between modern day USA and the Roman Empire?

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Are there any examples of monarchs/oligarchs controlling population growth to lower the chance of revolution?

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How were Elizabethan wedding ceremonies different from today's? How important was the betrothal ceremony?

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How prevalent was homosexuality in 19th century armed forces?

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How would rape victims be treated in Medieval Europe, depending on the time period (Early, High, Late) and on the location and region?	36
We call him Augustus, but what would Romans have called him during his rule?	36
Are there any extant documents that describe a course of treatment for "melancholia," "aggravated black bile," or any other historical diagnosis that we would now call depression?	36
Is it surprising that Japan independently developed feudalism?	36
Were the ancient Assyrians as brutal and violent as many people make them out to be?	36
Did Black slave owners exist if they did how where they viewed by blacks, whites and Free People of colour?	36
How valid is the analogy between modern day USA and the Roman Empire?	36
Are there any examples of monarchs/oligarchs controlling population growth to lower the chance of revolution?	36
How were Elizabethan wedding ceremonies different from today's? How important was the betrothal ceremony?	36
How prevalent was homosexuality in 19th century armed forces?	36