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How much did the average Victorian era Woman know about sex, pregnancy, and childbirth?

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Only Viking and Spartan societies seemed to have something resembling women's rights in ancient times. Why was it so rare? And what was different in these societies, that caused these ideas to remain standing, when other cultures were not so supportive of them?

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Is there is any truth to claims about the similarities in layouts on unrelated Greek vases?

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I am a citizen in Ancient Egypt and have been the subject of a crime. What are my options for righting the wrong, and get the guilty punished?

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In what capacity was the "Mercy Dagger" (Misericorde) used by civillians after battles?

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How much did the ability/wealth to build, and maintain, a mansion in 19th century England, affect the social standing of a person, noble or not?

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How much did the average Victorian era Woman know about sex, pregnancy, and childbirth?	10
Only Viking and Spartan societies seemed to have something resembling women's rights in ancient times. Why was it so rare? And what was different in these societies, that caused these ideas to remain standing, when other cultures were not so supportive of them?	5
Is there is any truth to claims about the similarities in layouts on unrelated Greek vases?	4
I am a citizen in Ancient Egypt and have been the subject of a crime. What are my options for righting the wrong, and get the guilty punished?	3
In what capacity was the "Mercy Dagger" (Misericorde) used by civillians after battles?	2
How much did the ability/wealth to build, and maintain, a mansion in 19th century England, affect the social standing of a person, noble or not?	2