The most popular image of a Viking is of a very bearded man, and most images of vikings portray them with heavy beards.

I've read that men without beards were considered womanly and weak if they did not grow a beard, but realy how important were beards to the image of a Viking Age Scandinavian?

I realize this is a broad topic, I would love some suggested reading on this.

The Great Depression, The USA not joining or the various incidents that made it seem weak.

I am interested in whether or not businesses did well under a Nazi Regime. Did they do well because of the capitalist system (as past of fascism) allowed them to do whatever they wanted (as part of a free market) or did they suffer because the totalitarian aspect of the state hindering their progress?

I know this has probably been asked before. I want to ask anyway. What are the best reads on Richard Nixon? Also, does anyone have an opinion on Robert Caro's books on LBJ?

I recently had a discussion with someone who follows the Vishnu Tattva sect of Hinduism. Being an Eastern Orthodox Christian, I was struck by the similarities in our theological beliefs and I was curious about whether or not there were any historians here would could map out possible intersects and cultural influences shared between the Vishnu Tattva and St. Thomas Christians of India? Could one have influenced the other?

I've picked up Goodrich's King Arthur to do some research, but I have to admit that my only basis for doing so was a google search for "definitive works on historical King Arthur." It was also published in '89.

Is Goodrich still seen as a laudable source, academically? If not, then who is? Is there anywhere I can go (besides paying to go to a university) to get a barometer reading for what scholars currently consider good material and dominant theories on this sort of thing?

I'm also interested in any supplementary material on sub-Roman Britain, the character of Merlin, and the interaction between Ireland and Britain during the time they are purported to have lived.

Thanks in advance!

'Crucible of War' by Fred Anderson is a great read - but I am curious how these units fought alongside each other? Did the Native Americans get used mainly as scouts? Did Europeans line up directly with their NA allies? Any instances of NA leaders actually taking command?

Why wasnt Sweden attacked during ww2?

Why couldnt the cooperation continue after ww2? Im guessing the cold war, but are there any other factors?

Also sorry if my english is bad, its not my usual speech.

Additionally, why was Moscow chosen instead of other cities?

I know that they were in fierce competition with the Ottomans over control of the Eastern Mediterranean, but I can't seem to find anything concrete about the size, composition, or organization of Venice's war fleet.

She said that there were too many deaths while transporting Muslims to Pakistan and Hindus to India and that India having a huge Muslim population anyway. She told me that unity was possible but required more time and was essentially ruined by political aspirations.

Also, what are your best suggestions for good history books on India?

Thank you

I know he was assassinated in Olomouc, but can anyone provide me with some more information surrounding his death? Who killed him and how did they do it?

I have never really understood the doctrines of fascism, as each of the three fascist leaders (Hitler, Mussolini, and Franco) all seem to have differing views. Hitler was very anti-communist, but Mussolini seemed to bounce around, kind of a socialist turned fascist, but when we examine Hitler, it would seem (at least from his point of view) that the two are polar opposites and incompatible. So what really are (or were) the doctrines of Fascism and are they really on the opposite spectrum of communism/socialism? Or was is that a misconception based off of Hitler's hatred for the left?

Was the non-combatant status of combat medics respected by average soldiers or were medics as often killed as any other enemy?

was the average combat medic generally regarded as being the soldiers best friend, as is sometimes claimed, more negatively or is there no particular pattern?

Hope the questions are clear.

I understand that the Japanese still have an army but its a territorial only.