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How accurate is /u/Deggit's analysis of the geopolitical importance of rivers?

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Modern-day Britons maintain a self-deprecating sense of humour about the weather on their "wet, grey little island", in contrast to sunnier climates like Spain and Italy. Was this true in Medieval and Renaissance times?

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According to Christian tradition, James the Greater was martyred in 44 AD, and his remains were found in 825 AD. How did people in the 9th century verify remains?

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How accurate is /u/Deggit's analysis of the geopolitical importance of rivers?	30
Modern-day Britons maintain a self-deprecating sense of humour about the weather on their "wet, grey little island", in contrast to sunnier climates like Spain and Italy. Was this true in Medieval and Renaissance times?	10
According to Christian tradition, James the Greater was martyred in 44 AD, and his remains were found in 825 AD. How did people in the 9th century verify remains?	3