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Did people in the Middle Ages actually date? Or were they just told who they would marry?

650 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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Martin Luther nailed the 95 theses to the church door on October 31, 1517. Was there a reason why he chose Halloween?

412 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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In medieval texts and other old writing, they use really flowery, complex language. Did everyday people in the past really speak like that?

191 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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It’s no secret that medieval/renaissance kings had many mistresses and consorts, but how did their wives- the queens-react? Did they know about it?

170 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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If I was to travel back to 12th century England, would we be able to easily understand each other's use of the English Language?

110 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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Was there a big New Year's Eve party in the year 999?

62 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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I recently learned that the kings on the deck of cards are based on actual kings. Who is the king of hearts and why is he stabbing himself?

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Were there stand-up comedians in Ancient Rome?

47 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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What was daily life for a Roman gladiator like?

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What were the beauty standards in Ancient Rome?

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Title	Upvotes	Subreddit	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Did people in the Middle Ages actually date? Or were they just told who they would marry?	650	AskHistorians
Martin Luther nailed the 95 theses to the church door on October 31, 1517. Was there a reason why he chose Halloween?	412	AskHistorians
In medieval texts and other old writing, they use really flowery, complex language. Did everyday people in the past really speak like that?	191	AskHistorians
It’s no secret that medieval/renaissance kings had many mistresses and consorts, but how did their wives- the queens-react? Did they know about it?	170	AskHistorians
If I was to travel back to 12th century England, would we be able to easily understand each other's use of the English Language?	110	AskHistorians
Was there a big New Year's Eve party in the year 999?	62	AskHistorians
I recently learned that the kings on the deck of cards are based on actual kings. Who is the king of hearts and why is he stabbing himself?	50	AskHistorians
Were there stand-up comedians in Ancient Rome?	47	AskHistorians
What was daily life for a Roman gladiator like?	43	AskHistorians
What were the beauty standards in Ancient Rome?	40	AskHistorians