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When did Romans really comprehend that they were no longer part of the Roman Empire? What was the reaction to this realization?

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Did romans have street names and street addresses? What was their mail system like in general? How would I mail a letter from Capua to Ephasis?

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It is a common movie trope for the heir to the throne to be whisked away when the kingdom falls. Years later he and a handful of retainers return to take up his father's crown. Has this actually ever happened?

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I'm traveling from Egypt to Babylon before the discovery of money. Where do I stay and get food on the way? How do I pay for it?

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Henry the VIII ushered in the Reformation, all because he wanted a divorce. Since he went through all this effort, why didn't he just divorce or demote Ann Boleyn instead of executing her?

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Where did the ancients go potty? I know by the Roman Era sanitation was becoming a thing. However, what about the early egyptians, assyrians, or babylonians? I doubt they wanted their poo lining the streets. They could smell and I hope they realized it wasn't healthy. Where did the go?

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How long were the pyramids maintained after they were built before they were left to decay?

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During the French Revolution, the masses took out their hatred for nobility by lopping off their heads. Were their any instances where the peasants tried to shield their nobles because the nobles treated them humanely?

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Latin was replaced with Italian after the fall of the Roman empire (maybe during, I don't know). What timeframe was the transition completed and how long did it take?

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Dirty Medieval Peasants

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When did Romans really comprehend that they were no longer part of the Roman Empire? What was the reaction to this realization?	208
Did romans have street names and street addresses? What was their mail system like in general? How would I mail a letter from Capua to Ephasis?	164
It is a common movie trope for the heir to the throne to be whisked away when the kingdom falls. Years later he and a handful of retainers return to take up his father's crown. Has this actually ever happened?	42
I'm traveling from Egypt to Babylon before the discovery of money. Where do I stay and get food on the way? How do I pay for it?	20
Henry the VIII ushered in the Reformation, all because he wanted a divorce. Since he went through all this effort, why didn't he just divorce or demote Ann Boleyn instead of executing her?	10
Where did the ancients go potty? I know by the Roman Era sanitation was becoming a thing. However, what about the early egyptians, assyrians, or babylonians? I doubt they wanted their poo lining the streets. They could smell and I hope they realized it wasn't healthy. Where did the go?	10
How long were the pyramids maintained after they were built before they were left to decay?	9
During the French Revolution, the masses took out their hatred for nobility by lopping off their heads. Were their any instances where the peasants tried to shield their nobles because the nobles treated them humanely?	8
Latin was replaced with Italian after the fall of the Roman empire (maybe during, I don't know). What timeframe was the transition completed and how long did it take?	7
Dirty Medieval Peasants	7