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Did terrorism like we think of today exist in the past?

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Is drug addition a modern development? Other than alcohol, did medieval people get addicted to any substances? How did societies deal with addiction?

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In the middle ages were there architects for hire or did every landowner know how to structurally engineer a castle or tower house?

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Where do historians find sources for little-known events in history? Did people take more detailed notes than they do now?

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Many famous ancient leaders were very young. How did they become so powerful so young and when did society change to value age/experience for our leaders?

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What are the chances we stumble across another Dead Sea Scrolls cave?

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Were Paul's letter physically copied and sent to other towns? How did the compilers get a copy if he sent them to a specific audience?

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How did rich people protect their money before banks and security?

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When did the concept of a modern hotel start?

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When did hotels like we know them come to exist?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Did terrorism like we think of today exist in the past?	166
Is drug addition a modern development? Other than alcohol, did medieval people get addicted to any substances? How did societies deal with addiction?	63
In the middle ages were there architects for hire or did every landowner know how to structurally engineer a castle or tower house?	28
Where do historians find sources for little-known events in history? Did people take more detailed notes than they do now?	22
Many famous ancient leaders were very young. How did they become so powerful so young and when did society change to value age/experience for our leaders?	16
What are the chances we stumble across another Dead Sea Scrolls cave?	15
Were Paul's letter physically copied and sent to other towns? How did the compilers get a copy if he sent them to a specific audience?	15
How did rich people protect their money before banks and security?	14
When did the concept of a modern hotel start?	13
When did hotels like we know them come to exist?	11