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In the opening pages of the novel "The Pillars of the Earth," it is said that the jeweled chalice a thief stole was so valuable that it would be impossible to sell. Would that be true in 12th century England?

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Do we know how written works from Ancient Greece (such as Xenophon's Anabasis) survived through antiquity to the present day?

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What types of materials did northern Europeans use to stay warm in subzero temperatures in medieval times?

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How long did it take for news of Caesar's death to spread throughout Gaul, and why did the Gallic tribes not try to rebel again as soon as he was gone?

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Is Caesar's Commentaries on the Gallic War a reliable source?

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What is the 'corn' Caesar refers to in his Commentaries on the Gallic War?

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Were there commercials in the original broadcast of the moon landings, and how much did they go for?

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Could you guys share your experiences with anti-delusion medications?

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How can I learn about the ruins of stone houses and walls in the woods and fields of the North American East Coast?

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[WP] An alternate present where modern technology mostly exists, but a few crucial things never quite made it past the drawing board, leaving a strange incongruity.

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In the opening pages of the novel "The Pillars of the Earth," it is said that the jeweled chalice a thief stole was so valuable that it would be impossible to sell. Would that be true in 12th century England?	25	AskHistorians
Do we know how written works from Ancient Greece (such as Xenophon's Anabasis) survived through antiquity to the present day?	10	AskHistorians
What types of materials did northern Europeans use to stay warm in subzero temperatures in medieval times?	10	AskHistorians
How long did it take for news of Caesar's death to spread throughout Gaul, and why did the Gallic tribes not try to rebel again as soon as he was gone?	8	AskHistorians
Is Caesar's Commentaries on the Gallic War a reliable source?	7	AskHistorians
What is the 'corn' Caesar refers to in his Commentaries on the Gallic War?	7	AskHistorians
Were there commercials in the original broadcast of the moon landings, and how much did they go for?	5	AskHistorians
Could you guys share your experiences with anti-delusion medications?	5	dementia
How can I learn about the ruins of stone houses and walls in the woods and fields of the North American East Coast?	5	AskHistorians
[WP] An alternate present where modern technology mostly exists, but a few crucial things never quite made it past the drawing board, leaving a strange incongruity.	5	WritingPrompts