when/where/why did modern foods associated with breakfast become related to breakfast? Were they originally not?

or really how did we get to the modern breakfast platter(s) we have today.

Wouldn't archers let loose more arrows thereby getting more kills by firing at will? I'm sure that during battles archers had no shortage of arrows. Was is for the psychological factor of seeing a wall of arrows and losing will to fight? Or was there an actual tactical advantage?

While, at least in America, it's common for the bride to process to the altar where the groom awaits, the rubrics of the Roman Mass (and of the old Sarum rite) have the bride and groom processing to the altar together. I'm guessing that it's a Protestant innovation (that's become widespread even amongst Catholics), but when did the bride start coming forth to the groom rather than alongside him to the altar?

The reason I'm asking is that it's interesting to me that there has been an increase in hospital visits for Marijuana consumption (edibles in particular) in states like Colorado and Washington. Is this a temporary rate increase due to a new toy on the market drawing the inexperienced or is a more permanent rate due to simple more consumption?

I am curious to know of any possible similarities or parallels and what could be learned form the past contraban lifting.

Many thanks.

I'm reading The Plantagenets by Dan Jones. It's a great read. The book spends a lot of time discussing the English barons, inducing their forcing King John to sign the Magna Carta; their ability to exact concessions in exchange for tax revenue from Henry III, Edward I, and Edward III; their turning Henry III into a puppet of the barons; etc., etc. Basically, the groundwork for what's now Parliament.

Here's what I just don't understand. Before John, it seems like the last king had absolute authority - what he said was the final law. The barons had to bend to the king's will.

How did this change? How did the barons get the power to make these demands on a supposedly sovereign king? Why couldn't these kings just sack the barons, take their land, kill them, etc.?

Any insight is appreciated!!

I've been using OAC but it's either very clunky or I'm not doing it right. Need help from a grad student/professor!

I know that some were more successful than others, and the overall causes of the Crusades. But in the grand scheme of things, what caused their demise?

Is there a place where episodes may be discussed and criticisms to be presented that the host acknowledges and discusses. Also are there any known errors or biases that I should be aware of?

I was wondering...

I would guess the Germans due to the U-boats, Messerschmidt, tanks etc. but they didn't win so what is your opinion?

I've seen it said in several places that the banking system of Britain allowed it to overcome France in the various wars of the 18th century.

How important was the banking system in that period, and what advantages did the British financial system allow in comparison with other powers of the time?

I know there's the story of syphilis migrating back to Europe as part of the Columbian Exchange, but what epidemics swept through prior to Europeans' arrival? How were they recorded?

I am currently reading Shattered Sword and am half way through. Parshall shows that the divisions were quite far away from each other but does not explain why, at least so far. It seems to me you would want to mass your forces, however, I know there were some delays in departure for Midway that contributed some. But the battle plan mostly called for this configuration. Are there any naval historians that could explain this to me? Thanks

I've heard about the issues had with the ship the St. Louis. Why were they not allowed into other nations, providing those nations knew about the state of Germany?

Many people have repeated the claim that Margaret Sanger wanted to exterminate black people. As evidence they cite the fact that one time she spoke to the Women of the KKK about birth control, and a letter in which she states:

The ministers work is also important and also he should be trained, perhaps by the Federation as to our ideals and the goal that we hope to reach. We do not want word to go out that we want to exterminate the Negro population and the minister is the man who can straighten out that idea if it ever occurs to any of their more rebellious members.