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I got my BA in History even though I haven't used it for employment, I have pursued my studies more for enjoyment. While I work in tech I still spend time researching and studying history, concentrating in the Colonial American period and Asian cultures.
I pursue an interest in other topics as they come up, the more you learn the more you want to know is my general theme of topics. As a historian I try to see both sides of the question, in general History is written by the winners so one often needs to look deeper into the subject to get a balanced view. Much of what I have learned growing up has already changed which goes to prove the axiom - nothing is constant but change.
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Nov 6 |
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Did either of the World Wars involve South or Central America? I'd also like to point out the bit about Mexico - history.stackexchange.com/q/1031/114 |
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Nov 5 |
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Are parts of the Sphinx older then 5000 years? I'm sure the materials are older than the Sphinx, but what parts are you referring to? There are always controversies about certain landmarks but unless you can specify the controversy this might be closed or moved to Skeptics. |
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Nov 3 |
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When did the Taxi become associated with the checkered pattern? @DVK yeah I looked through there but there wasn't anything that said why the pattern was chosen and how its become so iconic, that's the relation I am looking for |
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Nov 3 |
accepted | Where the did the concept of “smear campaigns” originate? |
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Nov 3 |
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Was there other research focusing on the medical uses of ether in the 18th Century? Giving you the win since its the only answer so far. |
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Nov 3 |
accepted | Was there other research focusing on the medical uses of ether in the 18th Century? |
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Nov 3 |
asked | When did the Taxi become associated with the checkered pattern? |
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Nov 1 |
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Why did people in some countries start to drive on the right? I'm unclear as to your confusion, you link in to Wikipedia which has 100+ references at the bottom of the article. have you looked through those to see if you answer is in there? |
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Oct 31 |
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How common are major cities not built by abundant water? I seem to recall some documentaries referring to Jerusalem and natural springs long ago, so while they may not have had abundant water they did have a source at the time. I'll have to look and see if I can find some references to those shows though. |
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Oct 30 |
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Has the accounting services industry ever been disrupted? Seems more like you could look at the textiles market, if you think of industrialization removing the process of creating linens and other textiles from the "cottage manufacturers" its similar to a disruption you describe. |
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Oct 29 |
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Gengkhis Khan armor secret I'd heard this a long time ago, it's good to see this confirmed again. The ease of removing arrows with silk was something I've seen mentioned again and again in regards to many Asian warrior cultures. |
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Oct 29 |
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Soft question: How to remember details and do well in History Exam? When studying for an exam the focus should be on what your professor has noted for you study, if there are questions check with him. As to memory there are ways to study and remember things, either with mnemonics or repetition, but if you want something more specific in the question feel free to edit according to the FAQ and vote to reopen. |
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Oct 29 |
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Soft question: How to remember details and do well in History Exam? I'd close this as it's in some ways similar to history.stackexchange.com/q/4365/114 which while its meta question was about history the actual question was something outside of the scope of the site and what we ask for in the FAQ. |
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Oct 29 |
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From where does the superstition about Friday the thirteenth originate? @Drux that is correct, the Japanese have the same superstition for 4 and 7, they have two pronunciations one that is close to Shi (death) and one that is different to avoid the superstition |
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Oct 29 |
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From where does the superstition about Friday the thirteenth originate? adding note about incomplete numbers |
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Oct 26 |
asked | Where the did the concept of “smear campaigns” originate? |
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Oct 26 |
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Since the 20th century, how many diplomats from all countries have been killed during peace time? Do you mean accidental deaths as well or would you be looking at assassinations? In terms of causes of death you are either left with natural causes, murder (ie assassination if its politically motivated) or accidents. I get the question but not sure what scope you are looking for in an answer. |
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Oct 25 |
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Was the US Navy larger in 1917, and if so, why? @ihtkwot Yes, very much so although and I like the link to the defintion, very nice. If its capabilities that you are noting at the beginning of the answer rather than saying "the only" maybe "most capable" , but otherwise its a great answer. |
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Oct 25 |
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Was the US Navy larger in 1917, and if so, why? I love the answer, its completeness is great, but I don't get what you mean by blue water navy. Like quaint_dev notes the UK has a navy, and a long history of naval power, so are they still a blue water navy or is there a distinction there? |
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Oct 25 |
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Was the US Navy larger in 1917, and if so, why? Current form is good, and its not that far off from many of the usual comparison questions we have had for the military and other areas of historical comparison |