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Many cultures have myths about a child being perceived as a threat, abandoned, rescued, raised by their rescuer, and returning as an adult, c.f. Moses. Has this ever actually occurred in history?

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How can historians study the history of people who didn't leave a written language, or at least any languages that we can read today?

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Can you tell me about interesting toys from the your area of historical study?

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What were the maze-like corridors and rooms used for in Ancient Babylon?

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Why were the outcomes of the French Revolution and American Revolution so drastically different when they were both promoting the same enlightenment philosophies?

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Julius Caesar choosing Augustus as heir?

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Why was Huey Long considered a fascist?

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did the bloodline of Philip II of Macedonia survive?

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Has anyone in history ever fallen on their own sword (literally)?

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The historical context of this photo?

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Many cultures have myths about a child being perceived as a threat, abandoned, rescued, raised by their rescuer, and returning as an adult, c.f. Moses. Has this ever actually occurred in history?	16
How can historians study the history of people who didn't leave a written language, or at least any languages that we can read today?	16
Can you tell me about interesting toys from the your area of historical study?	16
What were the maze-like corridors and rooms used for in Ancient Babylon?	16
Why were the outcomes of the French Revolution and American Revolution so drastically different when they were both promoting the same enlightenment philosophies?	16
Julius Caesar choosing Augustus as heir?	16
Why was Huey Long considered a fascist?	16
did the bloodline of Philip II of Macedonia survive?	16
Has anyone in history ever fallen on their own sword (literally)?	16
The historical context of this photo?	16