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When did people start to call the eastern part of Mediterrania as "Syria"?

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We usually see the Roman Empire as a "civilization". But can it be seen as an ancient colonialism? If it can, to what extent that it is a colonial power?

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How was life in post-Justinian period Byzantine Empire cities that are located far from the capital, especially in cities near Sassanid/Ghassanid borders?

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Where/when did the "fairytale" music that usually accompanies "Once upon a time..." scene in films/video games originate?

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May I ask for book recommendations on the life of common people in Eastern Roman Empire/Byzantine Empire of Late Antiquity?

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In pre-modern times, what are the reasons to build and live in tall buildings?

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After the First Council of Nicea (and onward), did the people deemed as heretics still see Roman Emperors as Christ's regent on earth?

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It is said during the time of Roman Empire there were cosmopolitanism and high movement of people and ideas. Were there any sense/concern of roots of identity (Iberian/Greek/Syrian/Egyptian/etc), authenticity, or ultimate values like we see today?

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When/where did the traditional marriage vow originate?

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Despite being famous for kamikaze, why did the Japanese have no air forces during World War II?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
When did people start to call the eastern part of Mediterrania as "Syria"?	14
We usually see the Roman Empire as a "civilization". But can it be seen as an ancient colonialism? If it can, to what extent that it is a colonial power?	13
How was life in post-Justinian period Byzantine Empire cities that are located far from the capital, especially in cities near Sassanid/Ghassanid borders?	13
Where/when did the "fairytale" music that usually accompanies "Once upon a time..." scene in films/video games originate?	13
May I ask for book recommendations on the life of common people in Eastern Roman Empire/Byzantine Empire of Late Antiquity?	10
In pre-modern times, what are the reasons to build and live in tall buildings?	10
After the First Council of Nicea (and onward), did the people deemed as heretics still see Roman Emperors as Christ's regent on earth?	9
It is said during the time of Roman Empire there were cosmopolitanism and high movement of people and ideas. Were there any sense/concern of roots of identity (Iberian/Greek/Syrian/Egyptian/etc), authenticity, or ultimate values like we see today?	9
When/where did the traditional marriage vow originate?	8
Despite being famous for kamikaze, why did the Japanese have no air forces during World War II?	7