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Did fashion move as fast in ancient times as it has in the last 200 years or so?

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When was the first instance of a bunch of guys with muskets lining up in a line and firing at each other in volleys?

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Children would often work in textile factories in the 19th and early 20th century, what would become of them if they were disfigured due to work?

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I found a photo of WW2 Russians using a Maxim machine gun, were outdated/obsolete weapons in heavy use during WW2?

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Did ancient Romans have the equivalent of fast food or street food? What would a meal on the go be like?

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What was the cost in today's currency of fielding the UK's Royal Navy at the height of its powers in the 19th century?

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In movies many kings and Emperors are portrayed as being sexually eccentric. What were some of the consequences of including "alternative" females in a Kings harem?

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The American Civil War began being fought in open fields ala Napoleon but ended in nearly trench warfare. What are other examples in history of conflicts that began in one style of offense and defense and ended in another?

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Are there any records or accounts of "Medal of Honor" type actions carried out by soldiers of the Roman/Hellenic armies?

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18th Century French royalty and well to do-ers are often seen bathing nude together and doing outrageous and lavish things in movies, how much of this is true? What was the average day for a high born French person like circa Louis XVI era?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Did fashion move as fast in ancient times as it has in the last 200 years or so?	77
When was the first instance of a bunch of guys with muskets lining up in a line and firing at each other in volleys?	38
Children would often work in textile factories in the 19th and early 20th century, what would become of them if they were disfigured due to work?	33
I found a photo of WW2 Russians using a Maxim machine gun, were outdated/obsolete weapons in heavy use during WW2?	21
Did ancient Romans have the equivalent of fast food or street food? What would a meal on the go be like?	15
What was the cost in today's currency of fielding the UK's Royal Navy at the height of its powers in the 19th century?	4
In movies many kings and Emperors are portrayed as being sexually eccentric. What were some of the consequences of including "alternative" females in a Kings harem?	3
The American Civil War began being fought in open fields ala Napoleon but ended in nearly trench warfare. What are other examples in history of conflicts that began in one style of offense and defense and ended in another?	1
Are there any records or accounts of "Medal of Honor" type actions carried out by soldiers of the Roman/Hellenic armies?	1
18th Century French royalty and well to do-ers are often seen bathing nude together and doing outrageous and lavish things in movies, how much of this is true? What was the average day for a high born French person like circa Louis XVI era?	1