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Welcome to this week's instalment of /r/AskHistorians' Sunday Digest (formerly the Day of Reflection). Nobody can read all the questions and answers that are posted here, so in this thread we invite you to share anything you'd like to highlight from the last week - an interesting discussion, an informative answer, an insightful question that was overlooked, or anything else.
Tis the last digest of January, and as per the usual, I bring you nothing but the finest history threads you can ask of the historians. Check out the special features, upvote the awesome write ups and show some love for the dedicated writers who put so much time into this community.
The latest in fantastic Floating Feature: Roll On In and Rattle Off Some History from 1787 to 1901 CE! It's Volume XI of 'The Story of Humankind'!
Check out the Thursday Reading & Rec!
We’ve got lots of exciting banter going on in the Friday Free For All!
/u/Klesk_vs_Xaero and /u/bodombeachbod both had some fantastic posts in the Saturday Showcase.
That ends us off for January. See ya’ll in February, and have yourselves a great week!
Spare a thought for some question that remain unanswered despite catching the eye. Perhaps some wandering expert will pass by and take interest, or they’ll serve to inspire your future question.
/u/CoeurdeLionne asked How prevalent was the belief that archaeologists could be cursed after entering tombs or other sacred places?
/u/Zeuvembie asked Did European Explorers During The Colonial Era Study Traditional African Medicine?
/u/Akipac1028 asked During WW2 did a US Marine fighting in the Pacific theater hear about the situation in Europe or Vice Versa?