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Did Germany get to chose which 6 of their battleships to keep following the Treaty of Versailles?
This is a bit meta and definitely doesn't meet R2, but I was wondering if I could ask for some history about r/AskHistorians itself!
I keep hearing of the infamous event every now and then, but I definitely don't know the context surrounding it or the string of events that actually happened.
What the heck was the whole Bill Sloan AMA in May 2012 thing about? What happened, and how did it piss off Mace Sterling?
In Ap Literature last year, my teacher said it was considered rude to directly say someone was pregnant in 18/19th century Great Britain, hence why all mentions of pregnancy in Wuthering Heights are indirect. (Ex. Saying this character has an heir instead of saying his wife is pregnant). Is this an accurate representation on how the British viewed pregnancy back then?
I've read (in 1493 by Mann) about the huge impact of corn and the sweet potato making their way to China. Why is there so little sign of those vegetables in the Chinese cuisine we see today, at least in America? Were corn and the sweet potato for subsistence survival only in China and not considered a respected part of their cuisine?
Why is the modern association.of chivalry based on being polite to women when the actual chivalric code was based on combat and courtly actions.
What with "French kiss" and "French letters", what is the origin of the perception of French erotic acumen?
Why did it take so long for the bayonet to be invented? I get the impression that bayonets came close on the heels of the wider adoption of muskets, but what prevented the use of a bayonet on an arquebus during the age of pike-and-shot?
Why did so many high ranking Soviets use pseudonyms? Like Lenin, Trotsky and Stalin. Is it just a coincidence?
What is the earliest event for which we are positive we know it happened on a given date (mm/dd/yy) ?
In the Roman Empire, were written works of fiction and humor like The Golden Ass and Philogelos accessible to ordinary people, or only to the wealthy?
Oldest weapon?
What is the earliest event for which we are positive we know it happened on a given date (mm/dd/yy) ?
Need some help with how I should take on studying. Usually when I read a book I will write down what I find interesting and do some research on it as I go along. It will literally sometimes take me 10-15 minutes to read just one paragraph because of the amount of research and writing I do about it. Example, if I am reading something that mentions the Treaty of Utrecht, so I then look up what the Treaty of Utrecht was. I find out about the War of Spanish Succession and I start writing about that too. Should I just read a book without writing anything down/taking notes or should I just do a better job at managing my time and picking out the most important stuff without getting distracted? What do you guys do? Do you read the whole book without taking notes or do you take notes?
Hey, I guess another meta question is here. Havoc guys done a survey/census on the historians of the sub, with data like age, specific field, income, etc. I'm just curious, that's all!
Nevermind, I got another question, I think I should send it to modmail too, but oh well. Do you guys know of any brazilian (as in, either lives or was born here) historian that is often here in the subreddit? Also, if you're one but just lurk here, please send a PM!
Mead History! I know that the first archaeological proof of mead dates from around 7000 B.C. in Northern China. I've also stumbled upon several sources suggesting that mead could be much older than that, somewhere between 20,000 and 40,000 years old but haven't found scientific evidence of it so I was wondering if this was an "urban legend" or if there actually was scientific/historical proof of that.
How do we tell how long native Americans(i mean inuit, cherokee, etc..any and all human life pre discovery) have been in North america? War technology says they had bows, spears, etc. One would think the 'split' from Asia would be around that time with the technology being the same.
What's this Soviet parade thingy?
In Ap Literature last year, my teacher said it was considered rude to directly say someone was pregnant in 18/19th century Great Britain, hence why all mentions of pregnancy in Wuthering Heights are indirect. (Ex. Saying this character has an heir instead of saying his wife is pregnant). Is this an accurate representation on how the British viewed pregnancy back then?
I'm hoping to find information or books about popular culture and everyday living for people in the 1850's - 1860's. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
This is a short question because it's essentially on the tip of my tongue- I remember reading on another subreddit about a sort of book/novel/writing/poem written in ancient Egypt/Mesopotamia which was essentially a satire (written by the ancient people) and it might have had something to do with aliens (from what i remember from the comments. The comments also had people going like "youd be surprised ancient people laughed just like us!" or whatever)
Can anyone point me to global opinion surveys done about any 20th century American president, similar to what Pew has done on Obama and Bush Jr?
Im looking for books on the Soviet Union from the revolution/1922ish until the 1940's. Specifically anything that may focus on Stalins rise to power, the politics of the USSR, his relationship with Trotsky and information on the events surrounding Trotskys exile and eventual assassination.
Most books Ive found usually focus on the Revolution to the death of Lenin, or focus on the USSR from WWII onward.
Any recomendations would be great!
Mead History! I know that the first archaeological proof of mead dates from around 7000 B.C. in Northern China. I've also stumbled upon several sources suggesting that mead could be much older than that, somewhere between 20,000 and 40,000 years old but haven't found scientific evidence of it so I was wondering if this was an "urban legend" or if there actually was scientific/historical proof of that.
What with "French kiss" and "French letters", what is the origin of the perception of French erotic acumen?
I just listened to a interview where a guy said sex was not allowed in Ancient Chine til student age in order to help the development of the civilization.How true is this?
Did people in ancient Rome ever attempt to deceive the censors about how much money etc they had? How would the censors stop this from happening?
Thanks.
I'm not sure this is the right place to ask, but I'm sure there are regulars in this sub that know the answer. Is SPQR (Mary Beard) worth reading if I want a broad overview of Rome? Reviews look decent, but I've been burned by online reviews of history books before (looking at you, A World Lit Only By Fire...)
Way back in history, like around the development of agriculture, were recipes and hard to discover dishes preserved and spread only through word of mouth? When do we start reliably seeing people who focus heavily on making new and unique foods (bakers, chefs, etc)?
This is a short question because it's essentially on the tip of my tongue- I remember reading on another subreddit about a sort of book/novel/writing/poem written in ancient Egypt/Mesopotamia which was essentially a satire (written by the ancient people) and it might have had something to do with aliens (from what i remember from the comments. The comments also had people going like "youd be surprised ancient people laughed just like us!" or whatever)
How did the American public react once they heard the true story about the events of the Sand Creek Massacre?
someone please help me this!
Do any of you have periodic history meetings with friends and discuss history in a more organized setting? Similar to what you would do in university or in the academic environ, but for people with non academic fill time employment...
About to start on a "trip" with some friends, and am looking for structure and experience from others.
Did Italy win any major battles in World War II?
Did Soong Ching-ling keep in touch with her siblings?
Did Soong Ching-ling keep in touch with her siblings?