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What would everyone think of us accepting questions about myth and legends and biblical stuff? (lemmy.world)
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We lost a MOD today. I wish her happy in her Endeavors. Still looking for mods. Give us a shot or post in this thread. (lemmy.world)
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We have changed rules here now. Please read sidebar. Answers must be comprehensive, question to a question must provide why asking. And a simple link is no longer acceptable. Problem with this? (lemmy.world)
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This sub got lazy and fat like the people on the ship in Wall-E with answers this should have and now will be to the best of our abilities a more lean community where people can come and have a resource for reading facts. If there are any questions please DM me or my mod mate for any questions. Thank you and we are still looking for new mods with hopefully specialized in certain aspects of history. This is a friendly place please be civil and kind but also direct. Thank you have a nice day. We will accept any critique to any question or answer for review if you think it is a problem. This will be the open post for questions about rule changes and every pertaining to this community. Please do not be afraid to contact US mods for any questions and will get back to you in roughly 6 to 12 hours.

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Was their ever "religious wars" while people believed in polytheism? Or are religious wars a new thing? (lemmy.world)
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Why were the "Hello Girls" denied veteran status in WW1? (lemmy.world)
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If Prometheus gave fire/technology what was the next steps afterwards that we developed on our own leading up to at least an age we can all understand? (lemmy.world)
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How easy was it to get lost at sea back in the day? During Roman and Greek periods. Or how did Columbus stumble upon America without getting lost? Highly doubt he just set out in a straight direction. (lemmy.world)
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How did Columbus and his crew not give up after a while with no sight of land?

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Were there "page girls" in 5th century Britain? (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
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I'm currently reading a book about Arthurian myth, and it claims that pages in the time period could be both male and female. Of course, it is fictional, but this specific claim is presented entirely as a fact.

The specific definition used for a page in the book is: "young boys or girls between the ages of ten and fifteen who are learning the ways of courtly life by observing their elders and doing those tasks assigned to them"

Under this specific definition, were there "page girls" in 5th century Britain?

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In what medium be it print music movies or other was the first villain monologue delivered? What was it about? (lemmy.world)
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Anyone know any country communities that would like to partner with us? So we can get a first person perspective from time to time. (lemmy.world)
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Was Homer's (not the simpsons) that big of a hit when it first came out? What would be a good comparison in today's standards? (lemmy.world)
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If Mozart's sister was a musical prodigy and traveling with the family. How come we don't hear more about Maria Anna Mozart while they toured Europe? (lemmy.world)
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test. (lemmy.world)
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Why was Margaret Thatcher seen as such a vile evil human being? Only thing in the states is just about her involvement in the Falkland War. (lemmy.world)
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Who came out better in the Irish British peace accords? (lemmy.world)
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How fast did word travel that the thirteen colonies and America where completely independent from the Crown? How long did it take the Brits to get the heck out after it reached all 13? (lemmy.world)
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How come it took Nixon so long to learn chopsticks ahead of his visit to China? He spent months learning it. (lemmy.world)
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What is the history behind the Columbia Neck Tie? How did it start to mean a snitch and become so prolific? (lemmy.world)
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Why did Iran try to help the US in Afghanistan? Considering their whole mantra is US is Evil? And we did not take it? Wouldn't that have been a very very helpful ally? (lemmy.world)
submitted 3 weeks ago by Patnou@lemmy.world to c/askhistorians@lemmy.world
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During Vietnam did US Soldiers use the weather to their advantage? The viatmenese were used to. Why not strike or not strike against them during "favorable" conditions for their side? (lemmy.world)
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At the time was it a big deal that the ISS was getting built and be crewed by Russians and American astronauts? (lemmy.world)
submitted 3 weeks ago by Patnou@lemmy.world to c/askhistorians@lemmy.world
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What was a bigger trial during their respective time periods The McMartin trial or the OJ Simpson one? (lemmy.world)
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How was M.C. Escher viewed as popular as we hold him today back in his time? Or was he an artist that became famous after they died? (lemmy.world)
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How effective was the Newton's Cannonball theory explaining it the common lay man back then.? (lemmy.world)
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Was Johnathan Smith taken seriously with his Modest Proposal? Or were people smart enough at the time to see it as a tongue in cheek sarcastic piece? (lemmy.world)
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