/u/[deleted]'s posts in /r/askhistorians

Year:

Only show posts with narrations

Were there any prominent contemporary anti-imperialists at any point in the Roman Empire's existence?

51 upvotes

Mark as read: Add to a list

How were US soldiers in WWII paid?

51 upvotes

Mark as read: Add to a list

I've just read article about Vikings where author stated that bathing and washing clothes was considered sinful amongst the contemporary Christians. Is this claim true? If so, do we have any idea where that line of thought could have developed from?

51 upvotes

Mark as read: Add to a list

Is there attempts at recreating the a worldwide common "proto" myths?

50 upvotes

Mark as read: Add to a list

In American in 1764, the Stamp Act heavily taxed printed materials, such as playing cards. What card games were Americans playing at the time?

50 upvotes

Mark as read: Add to a list

We normally hear of Victorian era European and American fashion being very layered and formal. Was there any sort of equivalent to just a T shirt and jeans worn in public during this era? How did for example a construction worker dress this way without overheating?

50 upvotes

Mark as read: Add to a list

I asked my Irish grandfather (born 1919) what was WW2 like living in Ireland and he said that they lived everyday in fear of German invasion. He lived in south rural Ireland and his only connection to the outside world being 'the wireless'. Was this a common belief?

50 upvotes

Mark as read: Add to a list

Is there an example of an ancient society bringing back an old trend out of popular demand? (Like we do today with 80s fashion for example)

50 upvotes

Mark as read: Add to a list

What are some funny/quirky/NSFW facts that you've encountered in your study of the European Middle Ages that uncover more "relaxed" and "fun" societies that we give them credit for? NSFW

50 upvotes

Mark as read: Add to a list

Is it possible that Julius Caesar began his early adult life with only devout religious intentions?

50 upvotes

Mark as read: Add to a list

Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Were there any prominent contemporary anti-imperialists at any point in the Roman Empire's existence?	51
How were US soldiers in WWII paid?	51
I've just read article about Vikings where author stated that bathing and washing clothes was considered sinful amongst the contemporary Christians. Is this claim true? If so, do we have any idea where that line of thought could have developed from?	51
Is there attempts at recreating the a worldwide common "proto" myths?	50
In American in 1764, the Stamp Act heavily taxed printed materials, such as playing cards. What card games were Americans playing at the time?	50
We normally hear of Victorian era European and American fashion being very layered and formal. Was there any sort of equivalent to just a T shirt and jeans worn in public during this era? How did for example a construction worker dress this way without overheating?	50
I asked my Irish grandfather (born 1919) what was WW2 like living in Ireland and he said that they lived everyday in fear of German invasion. He lived in south rural Ireland and his only connection to the outside world being 'the wireless'. Was this a common belief?	50
Is there an example of an ancient society bringing back an old trend out of popular demand? (Like we do today with 80s fashion for example)	50
What are some funny/quirky/NSFW facts that you've encountered in your study of the European Middle Ages that uncover more "relaxed" and "fun" societies that we give them credit for? NSFW	50
Is it possible that Julius Caesar began his early adult life with only devout religious intentions?	50