I have heard lots or conflicting view including Constantine and the Council of Nicea(?).

I'm reading a book about the history of Irish Nationalism and this isn't the first book in this genre that I've read. The Fenian Movement features prominently in all of these books but it confuses me every time. There were Nationalist movements before the Fenians. There were Nationalist movements after the Fenians. So why do the Fenians figure so prominently in Irish history? What makes them so significant?

Did people receive paychecks? Could they negotiate their rate of pay? Were there bank accounts? Was there any sort of investing?

It seems such a shame to waste the vast knowledge and perspectives that exist in /r/AskHistorians, especially when that's part of what studying history purports to do -- to help people better understand the world we live in.

Why did the Roman Empire not expand further up north into Germania and Scandinavia? Was it considered to not be worth the effort or did their attempts fail?

I once heard when I was still in primary school that on the moor of Culloden after the battle during the three day slaughter and restriction of the moor that there was a young clansman who met the Duke of Cumberland and the Duke decided to ask him who the true king of Britain was so he said "Charlie is our rightful king" or something like this and the Duke was outraged so he commanded his bodyguards to kill the wounded boy and this time unlike many before they refused as they saw the boy as valiant and true to his cause. can someone please help me find the true story. (Even though it is probably a folk tale I would still like to know it again please help.)

I have been drawing Joan of Arc obsessively, and contemplating designing a tattoo of her for myself... I've read a lot of literature (e.g. Christine de Pisan, Michelet, Peguy, Voltaire...) about Joan, but haven't been able to find any consistent descriptions of her armor, nor am I even remotely familiar with combat gear, let alone armor used in the middle ages. Can anyone provide me with some sources I could look at? Input? Thanks so much!

I am wondering if back before glasses how did those who are farsighted read and write. Also, how did nearsighted people see things at a distance. Were there techniques or technology that solved these issues. To me it seems like a large issue.

On a side note, I also wonder if these people with vision impairment would be considered mentally disabled back then? Just a thought.

Title pretty much asks it all.

It seems quite silly to put a corkscrew on an item designed for the military.

I just can't imagine the Holocaust being something that they could hide for long even if they had won the war. Did any party leaders make plans regarding this issue or was it more of a "let's deal with the consequences later" type of attitude?

Hello,

I am looking for information regarding my grandfather. I have never met him and I know little beyond his name and birthday. I am curious to know about his time served in the Korean War with the 11th Airborne Division. This has always been part of my life that has remained a mystery and I would love find out more. If you know of any resources, books, documents, friends/family, I would be greatly appreciative of your help. My mother once mentioned a book that had the names of every soldier who fought in the Korean War, does this book exist? If so is there anyway that I could get a copy for her? I just need a little help with resources and tools for my research.

Thank you for your time.

[What I'm trying to learn is a bit long for a single question; so I'm just asking for period sources. I don't believe there's a rule against it; but it doesn't appear common. (I couldn't find an 'internet librarian' or 'research help' subreddit).]

Trying to get a feel for BOTH what people believed scientifically in the Medieval Era and the rituals of those practicing what they believed was Magick.

Particularly looking for areas where scientific knowledge was very wrong; salamanders born of fire, mice born from discarded clothing, etc. Sources I can easily get online would be easier than rarer items from libraries.

As I'm looking for what people believed in the era; sources that are older; but were still widely believed like the works of Pliny the Elder are also helpful.

Specific topics of interest; animals/plants (bestiaries), medicine (apothecary), alchemy, demonology (including Grimoires like the Key of Solomon).

Did Communist countries support him? What did the UN do? Did anyone aid them either to prevent the genocide or help it?

My university doesn't have any WWII history classes, which is terrible because I think it's the most interesting thing to learn about in history. What are some good ways I can learn huge amounts of information about it?