Were Japan and the United States bound to go to war, regardless to what was happening in Europe?

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As Bush was readying to go to war in 2001, what were his economic analyst telling him about what war would bring economically?

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How were Loyalists treated following the end of the American Revolution?

Were they jailed? Was there a system of integration and acceptance? Did many move to England?

Furthermore, was there a revival of Loyalist fervor at the start of the War of 1812?

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Why did Louis Philippe II, Duke of Orleans support the Jacobins?

I have some conjecture on Louis Philippe II as to why he supported the Jacobins. I believe he thought that the ideas of the Jacobins and the revolution would lead to a constitutional monarchy with him as the head. How plausible do you think this motivation is? Honestly, I think his support of the Jacobins was not something that was consistent with his own self-interest without hoping to gain the throne.

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What is the history of non-rich people going on vacation?

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May I ask for book recommendations on the life of common people in Eastern Roman Empire/Byzantine Empire of Late Antiquity?

Hello. I'm interested in knowing if there is a good book/article recommendation on the life of common people in Byzantine Empire, particularly around the Near East?

Something like the family, the kinship, life among the poors, jobs and population, etc. I've seen a lot on Ancient Rome, but I find it a bit hard for Late Antiquity Byzantine. I appreciate any help!

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How did America in the 18th century handle sex offenders?

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Would Native Americans have played a key role towards a more environmentally friendly world had they not been invaded? Otherwise, what would their development have looked like?

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Why didn't Nazi Germany surrender sooner?

It must have been obvious that they were losing. Were they just trying to tire out the Allies enough to get a conditional surrender?

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How comprehensive was the knowledge of the average peasant concerning themes and symbols in Gothic architecture?

There are many intricate themes, symbols and references carved/placed into the architecture of Gothic cathedrals, but many of the concepts involved seem like they would be inaccessible to most of the populace prior to widespread printing of scripture. How comprehensive was Average Joe's understanding of the themes explored in the carvings and sculptural reliefs, architecture, and biblical reference of Gothic cathedrals?

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What were the Olympics like during the Cold War?

Was there extreme patriotism? Any primary sources or examples or direct competition between the western and the eastern world?

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What were vomitoriums used for in the houses?

I heard they weren't used for purging food during a feast. If they weren't used for that, than what were they used for?

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How was mining performed in pre-industrial revolution America, before the advent of steam engines?

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A few questions about the clothes people wore.

When did people start washing their clothes after each use? I assume it was quite recent, but was it before most homes had a washing machine or did the affordability of a washing machine enable us to wash our clothes on a daily basis? Were only underwear and socks washed after each use back then, or were they used for a week then washed etc?

Did people of the 1800s or even early 1900s have lots of different clothes like we do now? And were they expensive compared to the stuff we get now days?

Did people mostly all dress the same? Men wearing a type of suit and women wearing a dress?

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Monday Mysteries | Disease and Medicine

Previously on Monday Mysteries

This week we'll be taking a look at diseases and medicines of your era.

Throughout history, people have been getting sick or otherwise indisposed (read: stabbed with pointy objects). People also seem to have always enjoyed those events not leading to death, and medicine has been an integral part of life to all eras. What are some of the more interesting diseases that were diagnosed in your era, and how were they cured? This could be anything from plagues to the vapours, from creative treatments for angina to something to help keep you awake. Who pioneered the first surgeries? How did they do it? What were medical implements like? How did people believe disease and medicine worked? What was the most prevalent or infamous disease? This question is wide open to all interpretations, and I'm looking forward to what you've got!

Remember, moderation in these threads will be light - however, please remember that politeness, as always, is mandatory.

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Was there ever an incident where the President of the United States was intoxicated during an important crisis and/or emergency?

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Did the US have a plan for any sort of retaliation had the Japanese killed Commodore Perry and his crew the moment they set foot off the ship?

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Is there any reference to Moses, the plagues, or the Exodus in Ancient Egyptian writings?

With Passover approaching, I was curious as to whether the Ancient Egyptians wrote their own account about the Exodus of the Israelites. Everything I've ever learned is from the Torah and the story of Passover told at our Seder every year. Thanks for your answers.

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exiled to Siberia

What did the people exiled to Siberia do? Did the state get some benefit out of them being there, other then they weren't back where they came from? Was there industry in Siberia that needed more people?

Any time period is okay. I just want some broad knowledge of the subject.

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How bad was the life of a Roman slave?

Currently reading a book on Roman stoic philosophers and the author describes "white collar slaves" who were teachers, administrators etc. This seems radically different from our current idea of slavery. Were Roman slaves workers in exchange for food and board? Is this just another way of participating in an economy different from modern capitalism?

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What does the ΑΘE on the ancient Athenian coin (tetradachm) mean? [x-post from r/askreddit]

I originally assumed it was an abbreviation of Athens, but I don't think the Greek spelling of Athens contains an epsilon.

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Is it true that we don't have any substantiated proof as to what actually happened to Hitler?

I was reading something in TIL today and saw this response. http://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/22d3n5/til_that_adolf_hitler_may_have_never_even/cgm4d22

Does it hold weight? Also how did we explain where Hitler's body went/is?

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What was day to day life like in a communist country?

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What were the principle features of Victorian views of sex and sexuality? Could the Victorians be seen as sexual prudes?

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Does anybody have a formal source collaborating the claim that Moscow ran out of vodka on the 9th of May, 1945?

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