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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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If the European "Dark Ages" theory has been debunked by most if not all historians, why is it still so prevalent in popular culture?

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Since growing hemp was encouraged, and even required, in colonial America, what was the societal attitude towards the smoking of marijuana?

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I am a middle eastern immigrant to the North Eastern United States in the late 19th century. What kind of discrimination do I face? What kind of opportunities are available to me? Where are other immigrants from my region living?

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Are there any known cases of serial killing or murder in Native American history?

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Is it tradition to demonize the latest form of media?

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When did we discover that the brain was the seat of thought?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
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
If the European "Dark Ages" theory has been debunked by most if not all historians, why is it still so prevalent in popular culture?	36
Since growing hemp was encouraged, and even required, in colonial America, what was the societal attitude towards the smoking of marijuana?	36
I am a middle eastern immigrant to the North Eastern United States in the late 19th century. What kind of discrimination do I face? What kind of opportunities are available to me? Where are other immigrants from my region living?	36
Are there any known cases of serial killing or murder in Native American history?	36
Is it tradition to demonize the latest form of media?	36
When did we discover that the brain was the seat of thought?	36