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I am a citizen of Rome in the 11th century CE. How much do I know about the ancient Roman empire and what are my thoughts on all the "impossible to produce" buildings and temples throughout the city?

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Are there any first hand accounts and impressions of barbarians or rural people visiting city of Rome for their first time?

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How has the study of history changed with the birth of nationalism?

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I am a small time Christian merchant from Central Europe that visits Cordoba in the year 990. What do I experience?

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I am a merchant/artisan/ artist in the year 980 from West France and want to visit and find work in Cordoba. Would I be able to do so? What would I experience ? And what difficulties would I face?

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Looking for suggestions on further reading on Frederick II of Prussia.

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Book recommendation on history of Christianity up to Charlemagne

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Did Hitler ever mention the Final Solution?

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Has religion in Europe, Egypt and the Near East always been used to explain unexplainable phenomena as well as guide and impose moral behaviour?

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I am a citizen of Rome in the 11th century CE. How much do I know about the ancient Roman empire and what are my thoughts on all the "impossible to produce" buildings and temples throughout the city?	289
Are there any first hand accounts and impressions of barbarians or rural people visiting city of Rome for their first time?	38
How has the study of history changed with the birth of nationalism?	2
I am a small time Christian merchant from Central Europe that visits Cordoba in the year 990. What do I experience?	1
I am a merchant/artisan/ artist in the year 980 from West France and want to visit and find work in Cordoba. Would I be able to do so? What would I experience ? And what difficulties would I face?	1
Looking for suggestions on further reading on Frederick II of Prussia.	1
Book recommendation on history of Christianity up to Charlemagne	1
Did Hitler ever mention the Final Solution?	0
Has religion in Europe, Egypt and the Near East always been used to explain unexplainable phenomena as well as guide and impose moral behaviour?	0