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Beer is the most ancient fermented beverage of the Near East, so why is there no mention of it in the Bible?

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Why didn't more blacks from the South claim land in the Midwest following the Homesteading acts?

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When and why did women begin wearing make-up as we know it today?

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To what extent did the Polish government or people help Nazi Germany carry out the Holocaust?

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Do historians always consider sources more accurate if they were written shortly after the events, or does historical distance sometimes lend more credibility?

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For a Catholic in the 16th Century, what pilgrimage would make for an exciting story to tell, and what notable stories or individuals were recorded in that period of a pilgrimage or similar journey?

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What was the motivation for the United States to side with Mexico in their war against France?

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Historians: What is your favorite, little-known quote from a historical figure or text?

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Have all texts from 500+ years ago been studied and catalogued, or are there many extant, one of a kind books that have perhaps not been read for centuries?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Beer is the most ancient fermented beverage of the Near East, so why is there no mention of it in the Bible?	383
Why didn't more blacks from the South claim land in the Midwest following the Homesteading acts?	40
When and why did women begin wearing make-up as we know it today?	29
To what extent did the Polish government or people help Nazi Germany carry out the Holocaust?	27
Do historians always consider sources more accurate if they were written shortly after the events, or does historical distance sometimes lend more credibility?	13
For a Catholic in the 16th Century, what pilgrimage would make for an exciting story to tell, and what notable stories or individuals were recorded in that period of a pilgrimage or similar journey?	4
What was the motivation for the United States to side with Mexico in their war against France?	4
Historians: What is your favorite, little-known quote from a historical figure or text?	2
Have all texts from 500+ years ago been studied and catalogued, or are there many extant, one of a kind books that have perhaps not been read for centuries?	1