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Bob516
  • Member for 5 years, 2 months
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  • Near NYC
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Within the past few years I've been focusing on fiction writing. Originally writing science fiction, now I'm focusing on a work of historical fiction. Most of my questions are for my writing, though sometimes I'm just curious about random stuff.

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What is the significance of three-side gallows in 17th Century Netherlands?
Nov 10, 2023
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What would military spies in 17th century Europe be looking for inside a city, before a siege?
May 17, 2024
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In the 18th century Letters of Recommendation were used as a means of introduction. Was there anything equivalent used in 17th century Europe?
Oct 5, 2024
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How did Vauban develop his parallel siege technique first used during the 1673 siege of Maastricht?
Jun 13, 2024
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Has a reenactment of the firing of a carcass projectile ever been filmed?
Mar 5, 2021
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Are there any records of the travel times of 17th century Dutch Beurtvaart?
Sep 16, 2021
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Was there regular contact by the general population between the Spanish Netherlands and the Dutch Republic during the second half of the 17th Century?
Feb 16, 2021
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Would the gun crews have different responsibilities aboard a 17th century ship than on the USS Constitution?
Jun 5, 2021
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Was the concept of a solar eclipse familiar to most people in northwest Europe in the 17th century?
Jun 6, 2021
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Why would a 17th century vinegar merchant have two cups as part of the standard supplies?
Apr 24, 2024

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Could Apollo astronauts stand up if they fell on the moon?
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Was water ever taken outside a spacecraft?
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Did the astronauts seated on the space shuttle mid-deck have responsibilities during reentry and landing?
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What sounds do astronauts hear inside their helmets during an EVA?
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How many people have witnessed Earthrise?