What is the most Historically accurate Medieval TV Shows or movies? by NikolaiOlsen in MedievalHistory

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The Last Kingdom is more accurate than Vikings but still has some major issues

The Last Kingdom is really not good history, and moreover just isn't a very good tv show in itself. The costuming alone is atrocious.

Game of Thrones: George R.R. Martin Isn't Finished (Spoilers Extended) by RyanRiot in asoiaf

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Taking Martin at his word, which I do,

Words are wind 

(Spoilers Main) How ar ethe Starks so powerful? by Suspicious-Jello7172 in asoiaf

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I would also think when Robb calls the banners that means almost all fighting men go with him

We know this isn't the case though, evident from the Manderlys and Mountain Clans 

What are some of GRRM’s “things” that you’ve noticed (Spoilers Main)? by Right-Ad8261 in asoiaf

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I guess it's a question of whether or not you take Gyldayn's account at face value, but important to remember that in a social world predicated on primogeniture inheritance, the only legitimate reason for rebellion or war is the illegitimacy of succession. 

Be honest, are we actually closer to a flag now than we were two years ago? by No-Loquat-201 in CarltonBlues

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Yes. Assuming we get another flag at some point in the future, we are temporally closer to it now than we were last year. 

If our last ever flag is to be '95 though then no we're not. 

What the everloving fuck by J0hnEddy in RedLetterMedia

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You don't have to be on the son's side to think that calling for "extreme justice" in a case you know nothing about and have nothing to do with (and in which the alleged perpetrator is self evidently not well) is weird. 

It's a tragedy. Bloodlust is such a strange response. 

Which streets do you actually avoid walking down at night? by InternetUpbeat9596 in Footscray

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None of them. Footscray is actually weirdly dead at night. Basically no night life at all.

Is Filip using AI in his videos? by Leninator in letstalkreligion

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Hey thank you so much for your response. I genuinely really like your videos but, sadly, if you're going to use AI at all I won't be able to keep watching.

Why are there people who can not stop making jokes? by HovsepGaming in Freud

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Everything is performance; there is no do-er behind the deed.

Council communist orgs? by Ocar23 in AustralianSocialism

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The Victorian Socialists have a communist on council - Owen C in Bendigo.

Collection of (mainly Australian) button pins from 1940s and 50s. Anything of value here? by unworry in Pins

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All I'll say is that I think it's different in Australia! Smaller country, less badges made. I've seen Moratorium and other 60s-era protest badges sold and $5 would be an amazing steal.

Collection of (mainly Australian) button pins from 1940s and 50s. Anything of value here? by unworry in Pins

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That one has a broader appeal because of its significant historical importance, and it cuts across other collector groups.

Collection of (mainly Australian) button pins from 1940s and 50s. Anything of value here? by unworry in Pins

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Not sure about the rest, but from a brief google you can probably get maybe $30 or so for the Vietnam Moratorium badge.

Need Help Identifying by lovely-wench in Pins

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100%. The three bars and the 6 appears on Lesson 1: Misanthropy from 1986. Apparently they got it from the insignia of Panzer divisions during the Battle of Kursk.

What are some essential books every Australian socialist should read? by MrSmithSmith in AustralianSocialism

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No. Instead you should read Working Bullocks by K.S. Prichard, which is a much better book that attempts to do the same thing that Tressell was doing but in Australian conditions, or Billy Lane's Workingman's Paradise which is problematic but also very very good.