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I just got done watching "Eyes Wide Shut" and I'm wondering about the history of the orgy. When did the practice begin? What societies was it common in? Was it a secretive affair? NSFW

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How did Ancient Greco-Roman civilisation become established as the unified foundation of European intellectual culture? What did different parts of Europe consider the foundation of their intellectual cultures before Classicism?

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The Historical Significance of the Fastening of Bottom Buttons

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How were pirates from Eastern countries, like China, different from the Western pirates? In regards to their customs, culture, way of doing things, etc.

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Military Historian Bill Sloan will be conducting a Q&A this Monday May 28th!

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Why is Japanese popular perception of its WWII history so different from German popular perception?

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I once heard that a major reason why Europe turned out so diverse, developed, rich, unstable and eventful compared to other parts of the world is the fact Europe is surrounded by seas and oceans, thus sailing is encouraged. Is there any truth to this? How DID sailing affect European history?

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Did a notable amount of blacks/Africans live in Germany prior to the Holocaust?

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A common trope about the Vietnam War is that the Viet Cong were relatively untrained “farmers”. How true is this characterization of the Viet Cong? How well trained and equipped was your average viet cong soldier?

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When did people start calling pre-1066 England "Anglo-Saxon", and what exactly did the "Anglo-Saxons" call themselves?

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I just got done watching "Eyes Wide Shut" and I'm wondering about the history of the orgy. When did the practice begin? What societies was it common in? Was it a secretive affair? NSFW	65
How did Ancient Greco-Roman civilisation become established as the unified foundation of European intellectual culture? What did different parts of Europe consider the foundation of their intellectual cultures before Classicism?	65
The Historical Significance of the Fastening of Bottom Buttons	65
How were pirates from Eastern countries, like China, different from the Western pirates? In regards to their customs, culture, way of doing things, etc.	65
Military Historian Bill Sloan will be conducting a Q&A this Monday May 28th!	65
Why is Japanese popular perception of its WWII history so different from German popular perception?	65
I once heard that a major reason why Europe turned out so diverse, developed, rich, unstable and eventful compared to other parts of the world is the fact Europe is surrounded by seas and oceans, thus sailing is encouraged. Is there any truth to this? How DID sailing affect European history?	65
Did a notable amount of blacks/Africans live in Germany prior to the Holocaust?	65
A common trope about the Vietnam War is that the Viet Cong were relatively untrained “farmers”. How true is this characterization of the Viet Cong? How well trained and equipped was your average viet cong soldier?	64
When did people start calling pre-1066 England "Anglo-Saxon", and what exactly did the "Anglo-Saxons" call themselves?	64