/u/poshjosh1999's posts in /r/askhistorians
According to the Bible, the Tower of Babel is where all languages began. What documents or other similar things do we have in a language other than Hebrew that pre dates Babel, theoretically disproving it?
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Throughout history, when "modern dress" was introduced, i.e., 3 piece suit in the 1900's, neck ruffs in the 1700s, etc, did the older generation think it was scruffy dress the same as some do now regarding our modern clothing?
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In the early part of the 20th century, (and indeed before that) were ties, suits, and hats optional to wear, or could you be prosecuted for not being dressed properly?
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According to Horrible Histories, Tudor Dentists used human excrement mixed with honey during the removal of teeth. Surely they didn’t actually do this?
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Before regular washing, cleanliness, and general hygiene became an important thing, were people's immune systems better compared to those today?
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Are there any Monarchs, people, artefacts, or even things as simple as coins we know, or believe existed, but have no information about?
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During WW2, a lot of "surgeons" from places such as Unit 731 got away with their atrocious acts. Are there cases however, in which these people got the karma they deserved?
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