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During the Roman Empire, a lot of important imperial positions within the Imperial Family were occupied by freedmen/women and slaves. What was the highest office occupied by slaves in antebellum?

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Putting aside the Classically-styled monumental buildings we're all familiar with, what did the vernacular architecture of ancient Greece and Rome look like — the average homes and buildings? Have they changed much from today's styles in Greece and Italy?

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Inspired by a previous post, What is the most amazing/interesting "hole in the wall"/lesser known historical site or museum you've come across that everyone should visit?

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When and why was clapping adopted as a means of showing appreciation?

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My dad wants to find out more about his dad's involvement in WWII. What resources are available to him?

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What's the most interesting piece of local history in your neighbourhood?

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How did Romans survive and gather the strength to strike back at Carthage after Hannibal's 15 year invasion of Italy?

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How powerful were the Spartans really?

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What is the non-Muslim consensus on the historicity of caliph Umar of the Rashidun Caliphate? If historical consensus regarding his existence and campaigns points to a concrete figure, can we infer the historicity of Caliph Abu Bakr and prior leaders? NSFW

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During the Roman Empire, a lot of important imperial positions within the Imperial Family were occupied by freedmen/women and slaves. What was the highest office occupied by slaves in antebellum?	38
Putting aside the Classically-styled monumental buildings we're all familiar with, what did the vernacular architecture of ancient Greece and Rome look like — the average homes and buildings? Have they changed much from today's styles in Greece and Italy?	37
Inspired by a previous post, What is the most amazing/interesting "hole in the wall"/lesser known historical site or museum you've come across that everyone should visit?	37
When and why was clapping adopted as a means of showing appreciation?	37
My dad wants to find out more about his dad's involvement in WWII. What resources are available to him?	37
What's the most interesting piece of local history in your neighbourhood?	37
How did Romans survive and gather the strength to strike back at Carthage after Hannibal's 15 year invasion of Italy?	37
How powerful were the Spartans really?	37
What is the non-Muslim consensus on the historicity of caliph Umar of the Rashidun Caliphate? If historical consensus regarding his existence and campaigns points to a concrete figure, can we infer the historicity of Caliph Abu Bakr and prior leaders? NSFW	37
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