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My friend's name is Phillip. It's not Philip or Felipe, and it's certainly not Filippo. But primary sources tend to play fast and loose with spelling and even the name itself (e.g.,May vs. Mary). When did the spelling and pronunciation of one's name begin to be seen as integral to the name itself?	568
As historical humans moved from pallets in communal spaces to soft mattresses in private rooms, has perception of the importance of a "good night's sleep" and sleep quality/hygiene changed over time as well?	546
How on earth was the official death count for the Great Fire of London so low?	47
As historical humans moved from pallets in communal spaces to soft mattresses in private rooms, has perception of the importance of a "good night's sleep" and sleep quality/hygiene changed over time as well?	27
My friend's name is Phillip. It's not Philip or Felipe, and it's certainly not Filippo. But primary sources tend to play fast and loose with spelling and even the name itself (e.g.,May vs. Mary). When did the spelling and pronunciation of one's name begin to be seen as integral to the name itself?	23
In the TV show Versailles, Louis XIV states that children (other than his own) are not permitted at Versailles. Was this a real rule, and if so, would it have been considered normal to Versailles residents or residents at other courts?	21
In the TV show Versailles, Louis XIV states that children (other than his own) are not permitted at Versailles. Was this a real rule, and if so, would it have been considered normal to Versailles residents?	13
My friend's name is Phillip. It's not Philip or Felipe, and it's certainly not Filippo. But primary sources tend to play fast and loose with spelling and even the name itself(e.g.,May vs. Mary). When did the spelling and pronunciation of one's name begin to be seen as integral to the name itself?	11
I've heard the expression "publish or perish" used to describe the continual pressure to conduct and publish new research as an academic. How intertwined were research and teaching in the early years of European universities? What about during the Renaissance or the Enlightenment? What changed?	7
We know the 1876 U.S. election results were one of the most contentious in history. What was the media portrayal at the time, and how did it shape public perception?	5

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