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In 1604 there was a supernova that caused a star to be bright enough to be seen during day time. How was this interpreted at the time? Did any figures or groups try to capitalise on it for political or spiritual influence?

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The Pope suppressed the order of the Jesuits in 1773. Why?

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AMA request: Someone who has worked on a Studio Ghibli film, or Hayao Miyazaki.. That'd be ideal.

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Listening to Mike Duncan's history of Rome podcast, he makes mention of war chests (Cleopatra and Antony's). Would this have consisted of coins? Various luxury goods? How big was this collection that they were hauling around.

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In the book Sapiens the claim is made that "in ancient times there were memory professionals who could store in their heads the topographies of whole provinces." What evidence is there of this? Were there state employees employed purely as memory banks?

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If all of the worlds atomic weaponry was combined into a single missile which was fired at the sun, would it be enough to cause significant destruction on a solar system level?

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IAmA Request: Someone who has taken LSD every day for an extended period of time

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When did the practice of wine being served almost exclusively in stemed glasses start? Why?

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Were there any ancient cultures who domesticated or utilised elephant labour? What was the attitude towards them if yes.

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Do any ancient sources talk about looting or crime sprees after significant natural disasters in urban areas?

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In 1604 there was a supernova that caused a star to be bright enough to be seen during day time. How was this interpreted at the time? Did any figures or groups try to capitalise on it for political or spiritual influence?	3840	AskHistorians
The Pope suppressed the order of the Jesuits in 1773. Why?	18	AskHistorians
AMA request: Someone who has worked on a Studio Ghibli film, or Hayao Miyazaki.. That'd be ideal.	16	IAmA
Listening to Mike Duncan's history of Rome podcast, he makes mention of war chests (Cleopatra and Antony's). Would this have consisted of coins? Various luxury goods? How big was this collection that they were hauling around.	15	AskHistorians
In the book Sapiens the claim is made that "in ancient times there were memory professionals who could store in their heads the topographies of whole provinces." What evidence is there of this? Were there state employees employed purely as memory banks?	14	AskHistorians
If all of the worlds atomic weaponry was combined into a single missile which was fired at the sun, would it be enough to cause significant destruction on a solar system level?	10	askscience
IAmA Request: Someone who has taken LSD every day for an extended period of time	7	IAmA
When did the practice of wine being served almost exclusively in stemed glasses start? Why?	5	AskHistorians
Were there any ancient cultures who domesticated or utilised elephant labour? What was the attitude towards them if yes.	5	AskHistorians
Do any ancient sources talk about looting or crime sprees after significant natural disasters in urban areas?	2	AskHistorians