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Medieval Mindset

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What was the European concept of self before the Renaissance?

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When could a European sovereign no longer have people executed for personal reasons?

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The United States celebrates St. Patrick's Day and Cinco de Mayo, while Ireland and Mexico, respectively, don't for the most part. Have other cultures in history experienced this kind of phenomenon, or is the primarily an American thing?

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Does the verb "to skulk" derive from the Byzantine military term "skoulkatores"?

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How did slavery in 1st century Rome differ from slavery in America?

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What were some the ways the Barbary Corsairs were able to kidnap and put Europeans into slavery? Also, how far could they they travel outside the Mediterranean?

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When early Christians were executed in arenas, did their bravery really inspire people to convert or is this just propaganda through historical revision?

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How did the discovery of gold and silver in the America's affect the world's economy? Which countries were negatively affected?

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Why shouldn't we buy a donkey which brays as recommended by The Instructions of Shuruppak?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Medieval Mindset	35
What was the European concept of self before the Renaissance?	35
When could a European sovereign no longer have people executed for personal reasons?	35
The United States celebrates St. Patrick's Day and Cinco de Mayo, while Ireland and Mexico, respectively, don't for the most part. Have other cultures in history experienced this kind of phenomenon, or is the primarily an American thing?	35
Does the verb "to skulk" derive from the Byzantine military term "skoulkatores"?	35
How did slavery in 1st century Rome differ from slavery in America?	35
What were some the ways the Barbary Corsairs were able to kidnap and put Europeans into slavery? Also, how far could they they travel outside the Mediterranean?	35
When early Christians were executed in arenas, did their bravery really inspire people to convert or is this just propaganda through historical revision?	35
How did the discovery of gold and silver in the America's affect the world's economy? Which countries were negatively affected?	35
Why shouldn't we buy a donkey which brays as recommended by The Instructions of Shuruppak?	35