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In the Qur'an, it mentions the cities of 'Ad and Thamud and their destruction. Is there any evidence that these cities existed?

164 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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What was life like as a Mongol?

32 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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Baghdad was one of the biggest centers of learning of its time. Because of items like the Baghdad Battery recently being found, how advanced was this city before the Mongols burned it to the ground?

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How does carbon dating work and how accurate is it?

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Hi historians! What are some unsolved mysteries of your era of expertise?

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How does the moon affect tides on Earth from all the way in space?

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Title	Upvotes	Subreddit	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
In the Qur'an, it mentions the cities of 'Ad and Thamud and their destruction. Is there any evidence that these cities existed?	164	AskHistorians
What was life like as a Mongol?	32	AskHistorians
Baghdad was one of the biggest centers of learning of its time. Because of items like the Baghdad Battery recently being found, how advanced was this city before the Mongols burned it to the ground?	16	AskHistorians
How does carbon dating work and how accurate is it?	14	askscience
Hi historians! What are some unsolved mysteries of your era of expertise?	6	AskHistorians
How does the moon affect tides on Earth from all the way in space?	1	askscience