/u/dissonancerock's posts in /r/askhistorians

Year:

Only show posts with narrations

When did giving birth in a hospital become the common practice in the US?

145 upvotes

Mark as read: Add to a list

In modern times, the use of public funds to build stadiums and arenas is a point of debate and criticism. Were there Ancient Romans who argued against expensive public construction projects like the Coliseum?

29 upvotes

Mark as read: Add to a list

The US Bill of Rights guarantees the right to a jury trial in all civil suits exceeding 20 dollars. Did twenty dollars have any particular significance in 18th century civil law, and did the framers intended for that amount to change with inflation?

27 upvotes

Mark as read: Add to a list

Is it true that early Christians moved the dates of their religious holidays to coincide with Roman festivals? If so, why didn't they move them back after Rome converted to Christianity?

5 upvotes

Mark as read: Add to a list

Why was Moscow not renamed by the Soviets, while other prominent Russian cities such as St. Petersburg were?

2 upvotes

Mark as read: Add to a list

Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
When did giving birth in a hospital become the common practice in the US?	145
In modern times, the use of public funds to build stadiums and arenas is a point of debate and criticism. Were there Ancient Romans who argued against expensive public construction projects like the Coliseum?	29
The US Bill of Rights guarantees the right to a jury trial in all civil suits exceeding 20 dollars. Did twenty dollars have any particular significance in 18th century civil law, and did the framers intended for that amount to change with inflation?	27
Is it true that early Christians moved the dates of their religious holidays to coincide with Roman festivals? If so, why didn't they move them back after Rome converted to Christianity?	5
Why was Moscow not renamed by the Soviets, while other prominent Russian cities such as St. Petersburg were?	2