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

612 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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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?

213 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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

172 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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

87 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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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?

18 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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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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Why did humans start wearing clothes?

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why is there such a sharp distinction between the classical era and Medieval era? What made them so different?	612	AskHistorians
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	AskHistorians
When and why did razing cities stop being an acceptable thing to do in Europe?	172	AskHistorians
Did Greek city states have symbols to differentiate who was who in battle?	87	AskHistorians
Did the Romans and Greeks have family names? If so why are they not as known as medieval family names?	59	AskHistorians
Why is the Vicksburg campaign considered one of the greatest offensive campaigns in modern military history?	59	AskHistorians
What was life like on a trireme during the classical age? Are there any surviving first hand accounts?	18	AskHistorians
Why isn't the Norman invasion remembered as a French invasion?	18	AskHistorians
Did Helot slaves ever gain independence after the end of Spartan Dominance?	7	AskHistorians
Why did humans start wearing clothes?	7	askscience