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In premodern times, how did peasants and workers not succumb to insanity due to the harshness of their lives?

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Was it fairly understood that on your voyage to the new world, or your covered wagon drive west that not all of you were getting there alive?

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Were there nobles in Ottoman Empire?

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Is it true that in 1453 the Ottomans entered Constantinople through the jewish quarters (jewish part of the city)?

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What is the story behind this sculpture? Cross post from WTF.

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How big of a deal was PTSD in the ancient world?

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What explains the military success of Alexander the Great?

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What are good modern histories of the development of the english political system?

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Where people really given the option to say their last words before execution?

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What armour/weapons would Xiongnu soldiers have been equipped with at the Battle of Zhizhi in 36 BC?

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In premodern times, how did peasants and workers not succumb to insanity due to the harshness of their lives?	24
Was it fairly understood that on your voyage to the new world, or your covered wagon drive west that not all of you were getting there alive?	24
Were there nobles in Ottoman Empire?	24
Is it true that in 1453 the Ottomans entered Constantinople through the jewish quarters (jewish part of the city)?	24
What is the story behind this sculpture? Cross post from WTF.	24
How big of a deal was PTSD in the ancient world?	24
What explains the military success of Alexander the Great?	24
What are good modern histories of the development of the english political system?	24
Where people really given the option to say their last words before execution?	24
What armour/weapons would Xiongnu soldiers have been equipped with at the Battle of Zhizhi in 36 BC?	24