It's 1776, how would I drink beer at home?

Was it commercially available? How was it sold (keg, mug, bottle) if at all? Did I brew my own? Could anyone buy at taverns?

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What caused the Late Bronze Age collapse?

I have found a few theories, but was wondering if there was anything definitive.

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Is there any evidence that any Medieval or later European rulers who were outwardly Christian were secretly non-believers?

I Know it would probably been a bad idea for a European King to come out and say he wasn't a Christian, but are there any private letters that might support something like this?

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How did the politicisation of the people change France during the revolution up to 1794?

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Why were Hispanics, Asians, Native Americans, etc. not treated the same way as Blacks in the US in the 19th-20th century?

Segregation was rampant, especially the south, for a greater part of the 20th century. Separate bathrooms, seating, buildings, etc. Why were anyone else who was not white (Hispanics, Asians, Native Americans, Middle Easterns) not treated the same way as the Blacks? If they were, where they expected to use facilities meant for the Blacks, not not use any at all?

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How aware/concerned were the Western European nations about Russia's operations in Alaska and the Pacific coast of North America during the 18th century? Was there any contact between them?

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Whites in Africa

Who are they? Are there any more than just the whites in South Africa? How did they get there? Why did some colonies get whites and other not (South Africa and Tanzania)?

Thanks

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Charlie Chaplin's "The Great Dictator" (1940) contains a scene in which Chaplin is imprisoned in a concentration camp. What sources, if any, would Chaplin's depiction of the camps have been based on?

I'm trying to find the scene in question but in the mean time, anyone with a Hulu+ account can view the entire film here. It starts at roughly 1 hour and 23 minutes into the film. In brief: to say that the scene greatly understates the atrocities of the Nazi concentration camps would itself be an understatement.

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Why did Japan feel the need to attack the US (Pearl Harbor)?

and what made then choose Pearl Harbor as the location

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I'm a fairly well off young Roman in 75 CE who's just converted to Christianity and is extremely open about it, what happens to me?

Would I be persecuted or possibly even killed? Or would people just think I was weird for converting to some strange Jewish cult?

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Any Major Differences in how US history is taught around the world?

Just curious how different aspects of our history are taught around the world and which topics may be more heavily studied than others

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I'm doing a project in school about pirates and I'd like to have it as accurate as possible. Can anyone help?

In fiction, music is seen as a large part of pirate culture. Is this true? What instruments would they've used?

Pirate are usually pictured as thieving drunkards, feared by sailors and coastal villages. What would they actually have been like? Also, would they actually have the alcohol to even be drunkards?

Would pirate ships have a large amount of cannons as they're usually shown?

If you have any other information on pirates it would be very welcome. Thanks for your help!

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What is a good source to gain a full understanding of Ronald Reagan?

Reagan is probably one of our most controversial presidents where he is adored on the right and vilified on the left. I was wondering if there was a good biography(-ies) or histor (-ies) of his presidency that capture the whole spectrum.

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When the Meiji Period began, what did all the samurai do?

I'm just wondering what occupations the samurai class took up after the Meiji Restoration. I know the daimyo were asked to become each prefecture's first governors (correct my if I'm wrong), but what about their retainers? Were some jobs beneath them? Did some of them become doctors or merchants? Did some of them start becoming other professions before the Restoration?

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How has the role of the general changed over the years from swords and shields era to modern day?

It seems that modern day generals are more strategists and political intermediaries than anything. What was the role of the general in the early centuries pre-gunpowder and how did it evolve to it's modern day form?

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Oklahoma historical society, research center, need help. Misplaced research.

My girlfriend left her research in the bathroom and is flipping out because she thinks they'll throw it away. She's on her way back home, we live two hours from OKC. I've called and left a message but if anyone knows anyone who works there. We're just trying to find out if it's gone and if we have to go dumpster diving. Any help would be great!

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Was art interpreted and "seen" the same way to it's contemporary critics as it is to modern ones?

This question may be too broad or more suited for /r/Anthropology, but I thought I'd start here. Anything is helpful. Thank you.

Edit: Specifically in 20th century art.

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Why couldn't Hannibal decisively defeat the Romans in the Punic Wars?

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Are there any times (other than Custers last stand) in history where an American company sized unit or larger has been completely wiped out in combat?

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the debate over the 13th amendment to the US Constitution

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What significant cities have been swallowed by sand?

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What was the most influential Period in Shaping Modern America

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How is it that humanity came up things as complex and abstract as Calculus BEFORE the concept of evolution?

Evolution seems far more intuitive as a concept than abstract mathematics or physics. Was it just random chance that one preceded the other?

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Does a warm climate hinder civilizations from developing?

Hi everyone. I was talking with my dad, and he brought up the idea that all of today's most developed nations are those with a colder climate. He used the United States, Germany, and Canada as some examples. Can someone provide some insight on this topic?

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Any ethnomusicologists here? What are the origins of Apache fiddles?

I've heard they are postcontact. Do Apache fiddles have any precontact string antecedents? Were they inspired by Spanish instruments? Their entire structure is so vastly different than European instruments—any ideas of when they were first created and by whom?

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