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There's some speculation that the "Hanging Gardens" were actually located in Niveneh - not Babylon. Is there any sort of evidence (historical records & texts, archaeological digs, etc.) that actually supports this theory?

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Were ancient philosophers such as Socrates, Aristotle, Plato, Diogenes, etc. seen as "celebrities" during their time? How difficult was it to personally seek out one of these philosophers for their wisdom (i.e. for a private meeting, or to ask a question)?

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Did filmmakers in the Soviet Union portray American culture and/or western capitalists as villains in their movies? Or at least as similarly to how the west portrayed the Soviet culture and/or communism?

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Were there specific political parties/factions in Ancient Rome like there are now?

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What Roman wonders existed during the time of Nero's reign, and which modern structures (if any) did he commission?

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How long have people been smoking [tobacco]? What was smoking like in the earliest documented cases compared to modern times?

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Did espionage ever occur in ancient Rome?

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What do we know about Nero's physical features?

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There's some speculation that the "Hanging Gardens" were actually located in Niveneh - not Babylon. Is there any sort of evidence (historical records & texts, archaeological digs, etc.) that actually supports this theory?	8	AskHistorians
Were ancient philosophers such as Socrates, Aristotle, Plato, Diogenes, etc. seen as "celebrities" during their time? How difficult was it to personally seek out one of these philosophers for their wisdom (i.e. for a private meeting, or to ask a question)?	8	AskHistorians
Did filmmakers in the Soviet Union portray American culture and/or western capitalists as villains in their movies? Or at least as similarly to how the west portrayed the Soviet culture and/or communism?	8	AskHistorians
Were there specific political parties/factions in Ancient Rome like there are now?	6	AskHistorians
What Roman wonders existed during the time of Nero's reign, and which modern structures (if any) did he commission?	6	AskHistorians
How long have people been smoking [tobacco]? What was smoking like in the earliest documented cases compared to modern times?	3	AskHistorians
Did espionage ever occur in ancient Rome?	2	AskHistorians
What do we know about Nero's physical features?	1	AskHistorians