311 Answered Questions for the topic European history

06/01/19

How effective was child labor legislation in Victorian Europe?

How effective was child labor legislation in Victorian Europe? Effectiveness being counted in 'percent of working environments that actually complied', with 'Effective' being... 50% compliance? Or... more

06/01/19

What were the main reasons that the Industrial Revolution happened in Great Britain?

What were the main reasons that the Industrial Revolution happened in Great Britain? I know there were at least a few other European countries with some of the same advantages that Great Britain... more
European History Ancient History Europe

06/01/19

What kind of musical instruments were used in ancient barbarian tribes?

I am a member of a reenactment group in Romania, and we mostly do Roman, Dacian tribes and other barbarian tribes (allies of Dacians). Some other members including myself want to form a band, and... more
European History Language Ancient History Europe

05/31/19

What impact did the migration of Germanic tribes have on languages in the rest of Europe?

I am currently looking for information about the migration of the Germanic tribes, and especially it's effects on European languages, or other languages. Google Search provided me information... more
European History History

05/28/19

How did Hellenistic religious beliefs influence prevailing notions of justice?

I need like a 250 word answer please
European History World History

05/28/19

Why was having a written law code a victory for the plebeians of Rome?

It encouraged the upper class to make laws that benefited them. It allowed them to overthrow the patricians and gain power for themselves. It ensured that laws were enforced equally for all social... more
European History Europe Middle Ages

05/27/19

Is there any evidence of improved sanitation in the years following the Black Death?

I've been reading up on the Black Death and surprisingly have not found any evidence of improved sanitation in the years immediately following the event. Was there any improvement? Were people... more
European History Philosophy Money Europe

05/26/19

How was financial profit viewed in Medieval Europe?

What was the attitude of people in Medieval Europe towards earning money, making a profit etc. I know that in some places Jews were well established as merchants because, from the point of the view... more
European History Europe Settlement Post War

05/25/19

How was real estate from Germans expelled after WWII redistributed?

After World War II, tens of millions of ethnic Germans from Central and Eastern Europe were forcibly expelled into Allied-occupied Germany and Austria. What happened to all the homes they left... more
European History Europe World War One

05/25/19

As newly independent countries after WWI, why didn't Baltic states have sovereignty dispute and war each other like other Eastern European countries?

After the WWI, many independent countries emerged and the borders between these countries, and also the existing Eastern European countries, were not clear, leading to territorial claims, disputes... more
European History Europe Middle Ages North Africa

05/24/19

Did the Moors and Arabs, "Muslims," who invaded Europe, ie "Spain," help the evolution of civilizations of Europe?

Were the Muslims viewed as barbarians similar to the Mongols, and as a people who only specialized in war? Or, were Muslims advanced enough to teach Europe scientific advancements? Did they invent... more
European History Greek Europe Middle Ages

05/24/19

How widespread was literacy in classical Greek in Europe during the medieval period?

How widespread was literacy in classic Greek in Europe during the medieval period? I assume "every" (?) educated person, such as clerks, monks, nobility, judges, doctors and similar knew Latin at... more
European History Europe Reformation Habsburg

05/24/19

Why did so many ruling European families hold on to Catholicism during the Reformation?

If Protestantism favored secular power over religious authority, why did the Habsburgs, the Valois, and other secular ruling families hold on to Catholicism? Was it a matter of faith?
European History Religion Europe Middle Ages

05/24/19

How "religious" was the average person in the Middle Ages?

During Europe in the Middle Ages, how religious was the "average Joe"? Looking at the large scale politics of the time it seems religion was a major part of the elites' lives, with treaties with... more
European History Religion Europe Middle Ages

05/24/19

Was any Medieval state ever "partially" Roman Catholic?

It is my understanding that in most of (if not all) the states in western medieval Europe the Roman Catholic church was the only recognized religious body. I'm looking for an example of a state... more
European History Science Law Europe

05/24/19

What periods and locations in early European history had evidence based criminal trials?

What periods and locations in European history had evidence based criminal trials? I'm interested in creating a medieval role playing setting and some fictional narratives involving crime... more
European History Europe Renaissance Disease

05/24/19

What are some of the influences of the Black Plague and its aftermath on the period of Renaissance?

The period of Renaissance in Europe kicked off after the Black Plague started disappearing. How did the the plague help in igniting the fire of rebirth?
European History Europe Christianity

05/24/19

What's the last record of pagan believers in Europe?

When was the last group of pagans wiped out? I'm interested in mainland Europe and the British isles, not fringe areas like Greenland. Edit: I am talking about authentic, contiguous, non Abrahamic... more
European History Religion Europe

05/24/19

When did ancient religions start to experience dropping numbers of adherents in Europe?

I am talking about ancient Greek, Roman and Norwegian religions. When did ancient religions start to lose ground to modern religions such as Catholicism in Europe?
European History English Language History

05/11/19

How did the Spanish language develop?

European History English Language History

05/11/19

how did the English language begin?

European History

05/09/19

Swedish immigrants

How did late 19th Century Swedish immigrants travel from Sweden to Southhampton, England?
European History Latin

05/07/19

Why did Salvius kill the guards after they saved his life?

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