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Why did shellfish dyeing die out during the period of Islamic dominance of the Mediterranean?

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The Bible mentions several kinds of incense ingredients like frankincense and myrrh. How were these really used in the Ancient Near East?

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So was Jerusalem just a big pile of ruins between Titus's destruction and Hadrian's building efforts?

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It's 1750 and I just walked into a European kitchen. What kinds of technologies are present?

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What social factors led to the spread of communism in the Russian empire?

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What can you tell me about the history of the Hmong?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why did shellfish dyeing die out during the period of Islamic dominance of the Mediterranean?	49
The Bible mentions several kinds of incense ingredients like frankincense and myrrh. How were these really used in the Ancient Near East?	40
So was Jerusalem just a big pile of ruins between Titus's destruction and Hadrian's building efforts?	32
It's 1750 and I just walked into a European kitchen. What kinds of technologies are present?	20
What social factors led to the spread of communism in the Russian empire?	9
What can you tell me about the history of the Hmong?	1