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I remember hearing that in medieval Christian Europe, sexual activity (especially premarital sexual activity) among the general population was much more pronounced than the Christian ideal. Was the same true in medieval Islamic cultures, especially the Umayyads? NSFW

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I have heard Arabs/Persians interacted with the Norse people in ancient times. Is this true? What were interactions between them like?

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What was medieval Moorish culture like?

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How effective was cloth armour?

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I was taught many Germans supported Hitler, and many soviets supported Stalin. Historically, how popular were tyrants and authoritarian leaders among the general populace?

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How did the Cold War Era United States square its decidedly anti-Communist ideals with warming relations to the People's Republic of China?

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Were there any civiljsations that hybridized agriculture and hunting and gathering?

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How respected was the profession of scientist in the Renaissance and Early Modern period?

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How were male, only children, in matrilinial societies treated?

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I remember hearing that in medieval Christian Europe, sexual activity (especially premarital sexual activity) among the general population was much more pronounced than the Christian ideal. Was the same true in medieval Islamic cultures, especially the Umayyads? NSFW	1105
I have heard Arabs/Persians interacted with the Norse people in ancient times. Is this true? What were interactions between them like?	54
What was medieval Moorish culture like?	19
How effective was cloth armour?	3
I was taught many Germans supported Hitler, and many soviets supported Stalin. Historically, how popular were tyrants and authoritarian leaders among the general populace?	2
How did the Cold War Era United States square its decidedly anti-Communist ideals with warming relations to the People's Republic of China?	2
Were there any civiljsations that hybridized agriculture and hunting and gathering?	1
How respected was the profession of scientist in the Renaissance and Early Modern period?	1
How were male, only children, in matrilinial societies treated?	0