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Why was France granted an equal status among victors of World War II?

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When did worshipping of ancient Greek gods come to an end?

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Which lost historical documents, when uncovered, led to the most substantial revisions in historiography?

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How did ancient empires account for slow propagation of information e.g. in their legal codes?

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Material Basis of the Golden Age of Bohemia

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Buddhists in ancient Alexandria and Rome

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Austria and Iron Curtain during Cold War

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Any precedents of U.S. presidents having served in other government roles after the ends of their terms?

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What was the role of Indian princes and aristocratic landowners under British colonial rule?

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Did the syphilis epidemic start the 16th and 17th century wig craze?

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Did the Roman Empire extend as far north as the Romans could grow wine?

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Did any commoners become prince-electors during the Holy Roman Empire?

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What is the oldest musical composition that can still be listened to today?

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Curious office hours of Topographical Bureau where Napoleon served in 1795?

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How accurate is quantitative evidence included in Caesar's Commentarii de Bello Gallico?

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When did the last formal and recorded duel take place?

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Are these remarks by Napoleon on Jesus genuine?

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Typical fortifications around major cities in the 18th century

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Monarchies with built-in rotation

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State boundaries in mountainous regions

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Roman navy propelled by animals instead of human rowers?

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When has serious unemployment among educated young populations not led to revolution or war?

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Did Chinese Hundred Schools of Thought influence Ancient Greek Philosophy?

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asked Dec 8, 2012 at 10:03

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What are some examples of clauses against unifications in peace treaties?

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Health precautions before going into Battle of Trafalgar and other battles

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When did the last Terra Nullius vanish from the earth?

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Could depicted items (brooch, urn, key) really be 3000 years old?

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Orphism's alleged influence on Christianity

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Cuban medical internationalism

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Who was the oldest recorded participant in a battle whom we know of?

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57 Questions

Why was France granted an equal status among victors of World War II?

When did worshipping of ancient Greek gods come to an end?

Which lost historical documents, when uncovered, led to the most substantial revisions in historiography?

How did ancient empires account for slow propagation of information e.g. in their legal codes?

Material Basis of the Golden Age of Bohemia

Buddhists in ancient Alexandria and Rome

Austria and Iron Curtain during Cold War

Any precedents of U.S. presidents having served in other government roles after the ends of their terms?

What was the role of Indian princes and aristocratic landowners under British colonial rule?

Did the syphilis epidemic start the 16th and 17th century wig craze?

Did the Roman Empire extend as far north as the Romans could grow wine?

Did any commoners become prince-electors during the Holy Roman Empire?

What is the oldest musical composition that can still be listened to today?

Curious office hours of Topographical Bureau where Napoleon served in 1795?

How accurate is quantitative evidence included in Caesar's Commentarii de Bello Gallico?

When did the last formal and recorded duel take place?

Are these remarks by Napoleon on Jesus genuine?

Typical fortifications around major cities in the 18th century

Monarchies with built-in rotation

State boundaries in mountainous regions

Roman navy propelled by animals instead of human rowers?

When has serious unemployment among educated young populations not led to revolution or war?

Did Chinese Hundred Schools of Thought influence Ancient Greek Philosophy?

What are some examples of clauses against unifications in peace treaties?

Health precautions before going into Battle of Trafalgar and other battles

When did the last Terra Nullius vanish from the earth?

Could depicted items (brooch, urn, key) really be 3000 years old?

Orphism's alleged influence on Christianity

Cuban medical internationalism

Who was the oldest recorded participant in a battle whom we know of?