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The film “The Northman”(2022) has been criticized in some places for its all-white cast. Would it be historically accurate for non-white people to be living in 9th century Scandinavia and Eastern Europe?

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How did huge Bronze Age empires manage all their land and people before modern instant communication?

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Did the ancient city of Petra have a river or canal?

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What did early blues/rock and roll musicians think of the white musicians that started playing classic rock (I.e. Elvis, the Beatles, etc.)?

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How important was mind-altering drug use to the development of early 20th century art movements and what effect did it have (if any)?

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The Filipino film “Manila in the Claws of Light” was released in 1975 during the height of martial law. How was he able to get funding for a movie that criticizes the corruption?

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How common was it to paint tombs at Petra? Do we know what kind of colors and designs were used?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
The film “The Northman”(2022) has been criticized in some places for its all-white cast. Would it be historically accurate for non-white people to be living in 9th century Scandinavia and Eastern Europe?	4305
How did huge Bronze Age empires manage all their land and people before modern instant communication?	43
Did the ancient city of Petra have a river or canal?	19
What did early blues/rock and roll musicians think of the white musicians that started playing classic rock (I.e. Elvis, the Beatles, etc.)?	14
How important was mind-altering drug use to the development of early 20th century art movements and what effect did it have (if any)?	7
The Filipino film “Manila in the Claws of Light” was released in 1975 during the height of martial law. How was he able to get funding for a movie that criticizes the corruption?	7
How common was it to paint tombs at Petra? Do we know what kind of colors and designs were used?	4