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How would you change fifth grade history lessons regarding the European colonization of the Americas?

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Why did China recover from the collapse of the Han Dynasty so much better than the Mediterranean recovered from the collapse of the Roman Empire?

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Why did slavery and serfdom become illegal?

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Can you recommend any historical novels that get it right, or any good histories that read like novels?

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Can anyone recommend good English translations of pre-Communist Chinese historical fiction?

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As a non-academic, how can I stay up to date on new historical research articles?

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What are some good books on pre-Columbian South America.

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How did ancient fortified cities handle sewage and guard against plague and fire?

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What is your preferred explanation for the Industrial Revolution taking place in the West rather than the East?

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Why did slavery and serfdom dwindle in England well before it did in Russia? What was different?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How would you change fifth grade history lessons regarding the European colonization of the Americas?	35
Why did China recover from the collapse of the Han Dynasty so much better than the Mediterranean recovered from the collapse of the Roman Empire?	31
Why did slavery and serfdom become illegal?	22
Can you recommend any historical novels that get it right, or any good histories that read like novels?	21
Can anyone recommend good English translations of pre-Communist Chinese historical fiction?	17
As a non-academic, how can I stay up to date on new historical research articles?	15
What are some good books on pre-Columbian South America.	14
How did ancient fortified cities handle sewage and guard against plague and fire?	10
What is your preferred explanation for the Industrial Revolution taking place in the West rather than the East?	10
Why did slavery and serfdom dwindle in England well before it did in Russia? What was different?	9