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History often records people stoically facing their impending death. What about the 'not so brave'? What stories exist of obvious fear in the face of battle or execution?

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How did toilet use evolve to become a private activity?

207 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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Is there a history of soldiers writing messages or images on their armor or weapons, similar to how modern soldiers have done on helmets, bombs, etc.?

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If we could go back in time, who would be the first English monarch with whom modern English speakers could easily carry on a conversation?

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How did American blacks come to adopt white (specifically English) surnames?

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History often records people stoically facing their impending death. What about the 'not so brave'? What stories exist of obvious fear in the face of battle or execution?	250	AskHistorians
How did toilet use evolve to become a private activity?	207	AskHistorians
Is there a history of soldiers writing messages or images on their armor or weapons, similar to how modern soldiers have done on helmets, bombs, etc.?	89	AskHistorians
If we could go back in time, who would be the first English monarch with whom modern English speakers could easily carry on a conversation?	25	AskHistorians
How did American blacks come to adopt white (specifically English) surnames?	15	AskHistorians