9 Answered Questions for the topic cultural history

07/02/19

Are Americans More Obsessed With the Military Aspect of History? If so, why?
If there is anything in my mind that has been particularly pronounced about American historical interests it has been an overriding interest in the military aspects of history. This can be viewed... more
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06/04/19

What was the origin of the Classical Antiquity culture?
I many times heard a version that the advances of the Ancient Greek culture were in fact borrowed from Egypt or the Middle East. I will not buy this. Classical Antiquity civilization had a lot of... more
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05/06/19

Has support for the arts ever lead to an expansion of borders?

Many computer games (like Civilization and Endless Space), implement a "culture" or "influence" score that applies outward pressure on national borders. These scores are depicted as being raised by... more
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04/23/19

What did men wear at night in the Middle Ages in Europe?
###The question: I'd like to know how did people, especially males, used to dress while sleeping in the Middle Ages in Europe. I suppose the nightwear changes both according to the exact time... more
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04/20/19

What was the cultural background of Burgundians?
In the Middle Ages there was a big country in Europe between France and German kingdoms, Burgundy. What language did they speak there? Were they more German or French in origin?
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Cultural History Art Art History Employment

04/12/19

When was the concept of "art criticism" first seen?
Today being an [art critic](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_critic) is a full time occupation for some individuals. When/where does the concept of "art criticism" first come into being?... more
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Cultural History European History Europe

04/10/19

Writing month with roman numbers?
I got an old wall clock. I'm not at all a clock expert and I would like to know more about its real age. It has a date engraved in its wood: `18/III 07`. I assume that this is finishing-date and... more
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03/27/19

When did formal social dance fall out of favor in the US?
Up until about the 1950s, one can see instances of social dance (especially ballroom) dominating the social scene. Formal social dancing dates back to the Medieval and Renaissance periods, and have... more
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Cultural History Art Art History Sociology

03/19/19

How do we know baroque art depicted obese ladies because of a different ideal of beauty?
I've often heard that the obesity of women in baroque art signs that such women were the ideal of beauty. How could we know that? And how could we know it wasn't just "cultural rationalization" of... more
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