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

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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

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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?

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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	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
Martin Luther nailed the 95 theses to the church door on October 31, 1517. Was there a reason why he chose Halloween?	412
In medieval texts and other old writing, they use really flowery, complex language. Did everyday people in the past really speak like that?	191
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
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
Was there a big New Year's Eve party in the year 999?	62
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
Were there stand-up comedians in Ancient Rome?	47
What was daily life for a Roman gladiator like?	43
What were the beauty standards in Ancient Rome?	40