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How did moving into or between cities "legally" look like in High Middle Ages, e.g. 15th century Western Europe

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In 1483 Nuremberg, two young men were sentenced to 8 days in prison because "on Ember day last they danced with the Jews at a wedding". What was the crime here, breaking of the Lent or attending a Jewish event?

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Panel AMA: Iberia, Spain, Portugal

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East Asia Panel AMA: ask our flairs questions and be answered!

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Why exactly did the gunpowder to cannonball weight ratio in cannons drop by the 18th century?

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How did plate armour develop in the 15th century?

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The new weekly theme is: Museums & Libraries!

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Origins of the legend of besieged city sending out the last animal with the last food to trick the besiegers into thinking there is more food?

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In the 1961 film adaptation of West Side Story, song 'America' lightheartedly mocks both USA and Puerto Rico, unlike the original stage version which targets only the island. How did this change happen, and did it cause controversy?

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How did the Spanish officially call the Americas before that name caught on? How and when did the term America enter into usage?

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How did moving into or between cities "legally" look like in High Middle Ages, e.g. 15th century Western Europe	2191
In 1483 Nuremberg, two young men were sentenced to 8 days in prison because "on Ember day last they danced with the Jews at a wedding". What was the crime here, breaking of the Lent or attending a Jewish event?	579
Panel AMA: Iberia, Spain, Portugal	151
East Asia Panel AMA: ask our flairs questions and be answered!	107
Why exactly did the gunpowder to cannonball weight ratio in cannons drop by the 18th century?	79
How did plate armour develop in the 15th century?	59
The new weekly theme is: Museums & Libraries!	28
Origins of the legend of besieged city sending out the last animal with the last food to trick the besiegers into thinking there is more food?	24
In the 1961 film adaptation of West Side Story, song 'America' lightheartedly mocks both USA and Puerto Rico, unlike the original stage version which targets only the island. How did this change happen, and did it cause controversy?	24
How did the Spanish officially call the Americas before that name caught on? How and when did the term America enter into usage?	23