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why is there such a sharp distinction between the classical era and Medieval era? What made them so different?

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The Western and Eastern halves of the Roman empire are often being described as a split between the Roman west and the Greek east. What were the differences between the roman and greek, culturally, that caused there to be such a divide in the empire?

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When and why did razing cities stop being an acceptable thing to do in Europe?

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Did Greek city states have symbols to differentiate who was who in battle?

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Did the Romans and Greeks have family names? If so why are they not as known as medieval family names?

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Why is the Vicksburg campaign considered one of the greatest offensive campaigns in modern military history?

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What was life like on a trireme during the classical age? Are there any surviving first hand accounts?

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Why isn't the Norman invasion remembered as a French invasion?

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Did Helot slaves ever gain independence after the end of Spartan Dominance?

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What record is there of helot slavery after the end of spartan dominance?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
why is there such a sharp distinction between the classical era and Medieval era? What made them so different?	612
The Western and Eastern halves of the Roman empire are often being described as a split between the Roman west and the Greek east. What were the differences between the roman and greek, culturally, that caused there to be such a divide in the empire?	213
When and why did razing cities stop being an acceptable thing to do in Europe?	172
Did Greek city states have symbols to differentiate who was who in battle?	87
Did the Romans and Greeks have family names? If so why are they not as known as medieval family names?	59
Why is the Vicksburg campaign considered one of the greatest offensive campaigns in modern military history?	59
What was life like on a trireme during the classical age? Are there any surviving first hand accounts?	18
Why isn't the Norman invasion remembered as a French invasion?	18
Did Helot slaves ever gain independence after the end of Spartan Dominance?	7
What record is there of helot slavery after the end of spartan dominance?	6