I would imagine mostly medical students but I've started watching the show the Knick and the audience seems to be all older men? Were they just people interested, benefactors or other people?

Was it a simple "they must be up to something" distrust?

Many of the justifications for moral decisions in Islam is supported by hadiths. There is a big debate at the moment over the actions of ISIS and whether it is even allowed. But my question why are hadiths used in islamic scholarship at all? The Bible has large amounts of Apocrypha that are not included in the official canon but contain stories of the disciples and jesus. How come Salafist who seek the most basic, 'authentic' form of Islam use texts that are not strictly the 'Word of God'?

They surely encountered other peoples who had developed the much more stable boat design, and would have had significantly more room for equipment, provisions, crew quarters, and cargo in addition to the ability to cope with rough seas much better.

Their merchant fleets could have carried much more and their naval fleets would be able to operate independent of shore for much longer.

Just something I've wondered for a long time...

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I like heavy texts but something exciting, yet historically accurate obviously, would be preferred!

For example, did Ivan the Terrible know he was feared (terrible in the sense of causing terror), and relish the name? How did Pepin the Short feel about his style, if he even knew? Etc.

I understand mobs of Patriots would harass, and at times inflict injury upon Loyalists throughout the Revolution but it is difficult to find any kind of statistics on number of occurrences and fatalities. How often did they outright kill Loyalists? Was this widely reported / hidden?

As a bit of unnecessary background on my question, I'm locked in debate with a friend who believes that the American Revolution was bloodier and more cruel to civilians of both sides than the French Revolution. I have not found many sources to indicate that the American Revolution saw the same kind of widespread killings as we saw in Paris.

Every time I read into the 17-19th century, the 7 years war rears it's ugly head. The only problem is that every time it does, a different theatre, group of people and set of aims are said to be of primary importance. This ambiguity has thoroughly confused me.

So, I would be hugely greatfull if anyone could give me a rundown of what actually went on where with who on what side. Further reading recommendations, especially podcasts or audio books, would be great.

Hi Everyone,

I'm currently in a period where i want to learn and read a lot about what happen in China during WW2. I knew only about Nanking (where i have found many stuff in Chinese & English), but now i'm looking for everything that could happen in China during this WW2 specially during the Sino-Japanese War.

I take everything as Chinese books, English books, documentary and any informations.

Thank you in advance for your answers :)

For example, have any died out? Are any hated for their legacies? Do people know/care about them any more?

Would I(from the Pacific Northwest) have trouble communicating with someone else from say San Francisco circa 1860?

I read that specifically the Inca's and the Egyptian had very similar views on Atlantis, but could not find any credible source on this. Has there been many cultures who have Atlantis myths? Why would these cultures have such a similar myths/legends?
Edit: Another question, are there many cultures with an Atlantis legend?

What was the US plan after the second nuclear bomb in Nagasaki? I have difficulty in believing that the US had been betting on a complete capitulation from Japan.

I know it is not allowed to speculate here, but what was the plan to end the war? Did it involve a third bomb?

So in the 1700s there were 'secret societies' in modern times when you google 'secret societies' pretty much all of it is conspiracy theories.. I'm referring to the Illuminati and Bavarian Illuminati (I have no clue if its one and the same), masons/freemasons.. I know our founding fathers were freemasons and in secret societies like George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and others.. In Europe it had great adepts such as: Beethoven, Cagliostro, Comte de St. Germain, Goethe, Mesmer and Mozart. Great musicians and influential people in that time are linked to freemasonry or secret societies like the Illuminati, what did they do back then? Why did they have what are now historical legends and what is the modern day equivalent to freemasons and illuminati like it was back in the 1700s

I've heard they had meetings in secret to escape persecution from the RCC (Roman Catholic Church) and I believe they were all probably open minded the RCC probably called them crazy but was in fact 'ahead of their time'.. So if those same people I mentioned grew up in todays time instead of the 1700s what equivalent to the secret societies would they join if any?

Is the show historically correct? All the facts seems to be coming from ex military members. Any answers are appreciated!