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During the Swedish Empire, why did such a small nation, populationwise, become a major player of power during the 17th-18th century?

137 upvotes • Man-o-North

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Are there any dead religions which were at one point considered major world religions, on the scale of Christianity or Islam today?

137 upvotes • [deleted]

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Why is there such a large French speaking communtiy in Quebec but not in Louisiana?

137 upvotes • McFlippyhoo

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Wednesday AMA: Archaeology AMA

137 upvotes • brigantus

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Historically, what causes the de-concentration of wealth? Like what happened after the great depression.

137 upvotes • [deleted]

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Empires in Europe were at times forced to borrow to fund their military campaigns. How much influence, if any, did the interests of the creditors of Charles V and other rulers of the time period have on the internal politics and foreign policy decisions?

137 upvotes • Claudzilla

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How is/was Harry Truman viewed by the Japanese and nearby countries immediately after and in the years following the atomic bombings?

137 upvotes • Sweetbicyclingjesus

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Historically how did muslim south east asians go on their hajj?

137 upvotes • klopkr

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Has protesting ever stopped a war?

137 upvotes • unb0rnKoalaburr

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How did people of different religions interact in the ancient world? For example, how did the Roman adherents feel about Egyptian beliefs? Was there religious controversy?

137 upvotes • bena_dc

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Title	Upvotes	Author	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
During the Swedish Empire, why did such a small nation, populationwise, become a major player of power during the 17th-18th century?	137	Man-o-North
Are there any dead religions which were at one point considered major world religions, on the scale of Christianity or Islam today?	137	[deleted]
Why is there such a large French speaking communtiy in Quebec but not in Louisiana?	137	McFlippyhoo
Wednesday AMA: Archaeology AMA	137	brigantus
Historically, what causes the de-concentration of wealth? Like what happened after the great depression.	137	[deleted]
Empires in Europe were at times forced to borrow to fund their military campaigns. How much influence, if any, did the interests of the creditors of Charles V and other rulers of the time period have on the internal politics and foreign policy decisions?	137	Claudzilla
How is/was Harry Truman viewed by the Japanese and nearby countries immediately after and in the years following the atomic bombings?	137	Sweetbicyclingjesus
Historically how did muslim south east asians go on their hajj?	137	klopkr
Has protesting ever stopped a war?	137	unb0rnKoalaburr
How did people of different religions interact in the ancient world? For example, how did the Roman adherents feel about Egyptian beliefs? Was there religious controversy?	137	bena_dc