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Linen doublets around 1380-1410, middle and eastern Europe
Most people agree that doublets and hose were made with wool on the outside and linen on the inside.
Are there any evidence that confirm such belief? Any guild documents, findings, etc? Do we have ...
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Who first combined the lateen and square sails that led to the carrack?
In the middle ages the square sail was used in the Atlantic cogs, whereas in the Mediterranean the lateen sail was used due to its more flexible use.
The combination of both sails into one ship ...
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At what point was the Byzantine Empire's decline irreversible?
I've heard various arguments that the Byzantines were dealt the mortal wound at Manzikert in 1071 which allowed the Turks to claim most of Anatolia and set the stage for the later sacking of ...
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What particularly watershed events led to the War of the Roses?
What were the key events that led to the War of the Roses occurring in England during the 15th century. Was there any particular event that was the tipping point?
