We frequently see Jousting portrayed in movies, TV shows, and books but I don't recall a single instance of seeing a lance used in actual combat/warfare. Was it just not very widespread?

We have all heard about wars between Catholic's and Protestants but never about atheists, did it exist or were there any people who just didn't believe in god?

Was there less defence? Better docks?

For instance did they have planned tree farms where trees were intentionally planted in order to be harvested later? Were there other fuel sources they could switch to? Or would a large urban center have to keep importing lumber from farther and farther away as the trees nearby were cut away?

So obviously Britain gained colonies in Canada after the French and Indian War. Why weren't colonies such as Nova Scotia involved with the colonies to the south? Was there a more unified culture among the 13 American colonies or were the Canadian colonies reached out to for help? For example were they impacted by the British taxation laws like the American colonies were or was there simply not enough incentive for them to join the fray.

Was this practice actually performed, or just how battles were depicted in movies? If so, what's the advantage of all firing at the same time?

Sorry, should have been SPR, or I could have just spelled it out - Saving Private Ryan.

Is it similar to the Statue of Liberty or the Great Pyramids that have both changed color over time or was a brown-ish colored paper used from the start?

I only ask because people often characterize European cultures as written as though that had always been the case. Yet I’m sure 500 years ago the majority of people on the continent experienced cultural exchange orally, no?

I know some people who wouldn't even know who Chairman Mao or Stalin are, however so many people today consider hitler to be the absolute worst human being in existence simply because of how many people he killed. I'm sure this question has probably been asked before on this sub but I have never seen it.