/u/whangadude's posts in /r/AskHistorians

Year:

Only show posts with narrations

The ancient Greeks knew the world was spherical, but did they realize the season would be the other way around in the southern hemisphere? And if not who worked it out first?

124 upvotes

Mark as read: Add to a list

How did the Ancient Greeks number or name their years? Eg. What 'greek year' did Alexander conquer Persia

59 upvotes

Mark as read: Add to a list

When did Arabic numerals get integrated into Asian alphabets?

52 upvotes

Mark as read: Add to a list

How did Macedonia (FYROM) manage to break away from Yugoslavia so peacefully and avoid the bloodshed experienced by the rest of Yugoslavia?

34 upvotes

Mark as read: Add to a list

Was there ever an attempt by Christians to capture Mecca?

21 upvotes

Mark as read: Add to a list

Why did Cuba's flag stay looking American after going Communist?

17 upvotes

Mark as read: Add to a list

What were wedding ceremonies like in the early Soviet Union?

16 upvotes

Mark as read: Add to a list

Has a nuclear bomb ever been accidentally set off?

13 upvotes

Mark as read: Add to a list

Did the Greek Speaking Byzantine Empire use "Roman" numerals? Or was there a Greek language equivalent?

9 upvotes

Mark as read: Add to a list

Had Aboriginal Tasmanians actually lost the technology of fire making at the time of European contact, or was that racist propaganda used to justify their extinction?

8 upvotes

Mark as read: Add to a list

Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
The ancient Greeks knew the world was spherical, but did they realize the season would be the other way around in the southern hemisphere? And if not who worked it out first?	124
How did the Ancient Greeks number or name their years? Eg. What 'greek year' did Alexander conquer Persia	59
When did Arabic numerals get integrated into Asian alphabets?	52
How did Macedonia (FYROM) manage to break away from Yugoslavia so peacefully and avoid the bloodshed experienced by the rest of Yugoslavia?	34
Was there ever an attempt by Christians to capture Mecca?	21
Why did Cuba's flag stay looking American after going Communist?	17
What were wedding ceremonies like in the early Soviet Union?	16
Has a nuclear bomb ever been accidentally set off?	13
Did the Greek Speaking Byzantine Empire use "Roman" numerals? Or was there a Greek language equivalent?	9
Had Aboriginal Tasmanians actually lost the technology of fire making at the time of European contact, or was that racist propaganda used to justify their extinction?	8