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Is dyed hair a modern phenomena? If not, how far back in history have cultures practiced it?

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What would happen to someone in the ancient world who lost an eye? Eye patch? A rudimentary form of a prosthetic? Other?

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The creator of History Channel's "Vikings" said Ragnar Lothbrok will be raiding Paris in Season 3. In his statement he says that 'it was still a Roman city'. How true is this?

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Why is "prehistory" a term? It seems like a weird thing to say, how can something be 'before history'?

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Rome is famous for their widespread use of NCO's in their legions. Where did they get the idea from? Were there previous military's they took inspiration from, or was it original?

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When did the American West Coast begin to be associated with liberalism, progressivism, hippie culture, etc.?

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After decolonization in Africa why did so many nations keep the native language of their colonizers as their official language rather than returning to their historic, local languages?

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How do Historians interpret sources that came hundreds of years after the actual event if that's the only source material they have? How can they be sure of the authenticity and accuracy?

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What was the Roman dodecahedron ball's function?

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Are there any instances of guerrilla-styled warfare anywhere in the Ancient or Medieval world? If so, was it ever performed on a large scale?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Is dyed hair a modern phenomena? If not, how far back in history have cultures practiced it?	28
What would happen to someone in the ancient world who lost an eye? Eye patch? A rudimentary form of a prosthetic? Other?	27
The creator of History Channel's "Vikings" said Ragnar Lothbrok will be raiding Paris in Season 3. In his statement he says that 'it was still a Roman city'. How true is this?	26
Why is "prehistory" a term? It seems like a weird thing to say, how can something be 'before history'?	25
Rome is famous for their widespread use of NCO's in their legions. Where did they get the idea from? Were there previous military's they took inspiration from, or was it original?	25
When did the American West Coast begin to be associated with liberalism, progressivism, hippie culture, etc.?	22
After decolonization in Africa why did so many nations keep the native language of their colonizers as their official language rather than returning to their historic, local languages?	22
How do Historians interpret sources that came hundreds of years after the actual event if that's the only source material they have? How can they be sure of the authenticity and accuracy?	18
What was the Roman dodecahedron ball's function?	18
Are there any instances of guerrilla-styled warfare anywhere in the Ancient or Medieval world? If so, was it ever performed on a large scale?	18