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Considering how big of an anti-semite Bobby Fischer was, how much did Neo-Nazi groups during his life view him as a representative to their cause? Did the Neo-Nazis consider Fischer as their most famous supporter and praised him repeatedly or did they just acknowledge his support for their anti-semite ideas and didn't portray him as a leader of their movement like how Neo-Nazis portray Richard Spencer and David Irving as their leaders today?
In many modern films about the Bronze and Middle Ages, we tend to see perfectly shaped weapons and shields. Exactly how accurate are they?
How did the Soviets react to the election of John Paul II, a Polish bishop?
Are there any equivalents in history of the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: i.e. broad-ranging encyclopedias with articles written by experts on the topic.
How much territory did the league of Mayapan actually control*? Is there a map that any mesoamericanists here has that show it? General reccomendations for further reading on it?
*I'm aware that most Mesoamerican states didn't have true defined borders, just nebulous radius around urban centers where they could realistically project control, but you get the idea: How big was the league?
When was World War One first referred to as such? Was it during or after World War Two? And was World War Two referred to as anything else at the time, like WW1 was referred to as The Great War?
Why do we call the Age of Enlightenment the Age of Enlightenment? How did the philosophy of the time came to be known as enlightened?
What's the general opinion on the Youtube channel Vox? Is it trustworthy, accurate?
If I wanted to ask a question about why the Saudis are fighting Yemeni Houthi rebels, would it be more suited to this sub because there's no doubt a lot of history involved or r/ask_politics? I want to learn more about the subject, but don't know where to begin.
Many old(er) rifles have sights that can be adjusted out to incredible distances - 2000 yards is not uncommon. Why is this? If modern weapons can't reliably hit a target at that distance, what hope did firearms such as the Lebel have?
I'm reading a history of the Yoruba people that goes into some detail about their trading networks, but I had a small logistical question about long distance traders--where would she and her porters stay when they were in another town or city? Just at someone's house?
We called individual 00 years as two thousand AND seven, or two thousand AND eight. But for the 1900's, it was nineteen O eight and so forth. What gives?
Historically, when women were unable to breast feed, what were alternatives before formula options?
Is there a general amount of time for when hardcover monographs get released in paperback, if at all? If they don't get released in paperback, do the prices generally fall?
I've been eyeing Korea's Grievous War, but it's expensive at 50 dollars. Meanwhile, "Park Chung Hee and Modern Korea: The Roots of Militarism" is double the length and nearly half the price.
What would £5,000 in the late eighteenth century be equivalent to today, approximately?
I've been reading biographies of Dutch/Northern European artists of the 17th century (Rubens, Rembrandt, etc.). I'm very curious about the history of this area in this period (Dutch Golden Age) as well as the war with Spain.
What are some good books about this period?
I saw an article cited on here many years ago about what medieval warfare was actually like, arguing that rather than people swinging swords at each other in an open field, it was more like two groups in tightly packed groups facing off against each other and jockeying for space, with the occasional sally to try to exploit an opening. Does anyone know the article I'm talking about. Maybe /u/Iphikrates ?
When I read that the East India Company has a monopoly on trading with China or India that means they can exclude other British citizens right? That doesn't apply to the Dutch or French or Danish or American or whatever right?
Where did the idea of Santa Claus saying "ho ho ho" originate?
Who created the Phalanx fighting formation?
The egyptian names Rameses, Thebes, Memphis etc seem latinized, is that how the ancient egyptians pronounced them or are the Roman/modern European adaptations?
Some time ago, I saw a thread about how Roman battles were written down, but I didn't have time to read that day, but now I cannot find the thread anymore. Can anyone send me a link please?
After a knight was victorious at a tournament what type of homecoming could a knight expect?
I'm looking to read about bronze-age pantheistic religions, especially with regard to how they spread. Can anyone recommend me a lay-accessible book on the topic?
Does anyone know of any good books available detailing the rise and decline of Midwestern cities in the United States?