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What modes of transportation might a person on the west coast of the United States in the 1910s/20s have used to travel to and from Europe (pre- and post canal opening)? Would they board a ship directly, or take a cross-country railroad to the Atlantic first? How might that affect cost, travel time?
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Why was gold the metal used in ancient currency and how did it then become the standard backing modern currency (pre-Nixon)?
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How were languages first translated? There are stories of Roman emperors meeting Pharoahs, but Latin and Ancient Egyptian were completely different languages. How did they communicate?
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Did Roman Law recognise a separate legal personality for partnerships (Societas)? If so, did this influence the modern day Corporate Form in the common law?
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Can someone please explain classes and citizenship of Alexandria under the PTolemies? I've heard Macedonians and hybrid Egyptian mentioned, who had what rights?
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Is there any truth to the ritual that "swallowing semen was a ritual act to show bravery" in Ancient Rome?
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