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Were there any satires or critiques of social, religious, or political nature in the Early or High Middle Ages?

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How were the female-organized Mantua Makers Guild able to survive prosecution in London and Paris?

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What the the 'decline and fall' of Brittania look like for Romano-British society after 400AD?

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Do both Taoism and Confucianism originate from the I Ching?

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Are the rational and omniscient attributes of the Christian God a result of the Enlightenment?

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Any recommendations for 'readable' American History books covering Washington--Obama for use in teaching a GenEd course for undergraduates?

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Historiography: Any good work, article, or your own opinion on the current status of the historical field?

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Is James Frazer's The Golden Bough 'true?' In other words, are its representations of ancient magic and religion accurate?

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What is known about the cult or religious rituals surrounding Bacchus/Dionysus?

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In Discworld Folklore, there is a story about how the world is carried on the shoulders of four large elephants who stand on A'Tuin,the Giant Star Turtle. How could anyone believe this?

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Were there any satires or critiques of social, religious, or political nature in the Early or High Middle Ages?	23
How were the female-organized Mantua Makers Guild able to survive prosecution in London and Paris?	22
What the the 'decline and fall' of Brittania look like for Romano-British society after 400AD?	22
Do both Taoism and Confucianism originate from the I Ching?	22
Are the rational and omniscient attributes of the Christian God a result of the Enlightenment?	20
Any recommendations for 'readable' American History books covering Washington--Obama for use in teaching a GenEd course for undergraduates?	19
Historiography: Any good work, article, or your own opinion on the current status of the historical field?	17
Is James Frazer's The Golden Bough 'true?' In other words, are its representations of ancient magic and religion accurate?	17
What is known about the cult or religious rituals surrounding Bacchus/Dionysus?	17
In Discworld Folklore, there is a story about how the world is carried on the shoulders of four large elephants who stand on A'Tuin,the Giant Star Turtle. How could anyone believe this?	17