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Why did plague doctors wear beaked masks?

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General history

What are the origins of Halloween?

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Nero während des Brandes von Rom, Historischer Stich, 1888
Ancient Rome

Did Nero fiddle while Rome burned?

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Medieval

Why is the Tower of Pisa leaning?

When were the first coins made? © Getty
General history

When were the first coins made?

How many people did the Aztecs sacrifice? © Getty
Medieval

How many people did the Aztecs sacrifice?

Why are barristers 'called to the bar'? © Getty Images
Medieval

Why are barristers ‘called to the bar’?

Why did the Allies call Germans 'Huns' during World War I? © Getty Images
20th century

Why did the Allies call Germans ‘Huns’ during World War I?

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Did Ancient Roman togas have pockets? © Getty Images
Ancient Rome

Did Ancient Roman togas have pockets?

Did castle defenders really pour boiling oil down on attackers? © Getty Images
Medieval

Did castle defenders really pour boiling oil down on attackers?

When did people start giving birthday presents? © Getty Images
Classical

When did people start giving birthday presents?

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Ancient Rome

Did Caligula really make his horse a lawmaker of Rome?

Why are there three lions on the shirts of the English football team? © Getty Images
Medieval

Why are there three lions on the shirts of the English football team?

When was the last battle between England and Scotland? © Getty Images
Tudors

When was the last battle between England and Scotland?