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What is the way forward for Ghanaian (and African in general) history education given that much of our history is biased, tribally sensitive and based in oral tradition?

319 upvotes • KorsiTheKiller

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From 1876 to 1916 the two main Spanish political parties alternated terms in offices by agreeing election results in advance. How did the system come about and stay stable? Were they any party differences? How was this enforced at a local voter level?

319 upvotes • tombomp

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In ancient warfare the front line is much, much more likely to die. Why would anyone want to be there? What factors go into becoming a front-line militia?

319 upvotes • AlpacaWarlord

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What were the beds and especially the pillows like In Greek and Roman antiquity?

319 upvotes • iamchelan

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How is colonialism (after 15th century) different from ancient kingdoms and empires that conquered other kingdoms and tribes all the time?

319 upvotes • onceyoutastejang

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What is the earliest time period human civilization could make chicken nuggets?

319 upvotes • OriVerda

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Were the huns turkic?

319 upvotes • Shoddy-Frosting-7825

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How did "Noble" and "Old/Respected" families BECOME noble in the first place?

318 upvotes • alekzander01

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Why was Venice able to win the Morean War (Sixth Ottoman–Venetian War from 1684-1699) when they had lost the 5 previous wars before it? What changed to allow the Republic of Venice to stand up to the giant Ottoman Empire?

318 upvotes • 1sagas1

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How does current Amish culture differ from very early Amish culture?

318 upvotes • devilain55

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Title	Upvotes	Author	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
What is the way forward for Ghanaian (and African in general) history education given that much of our history is biased, tribally sensitive and based in oral tradition?	319	KorsiTheKiller
From 1876 to 1916 the two main Spanish political parties alternated terms in offices by agreeing election results in advance. How did the system come about and stay stable? Were they any party differences? How was this enforced at a local voter level?	319	tombomp
In ancient warfare the front line is much, much more likely to die. Why would anyone want to be there? What factors go into becoming a front-line militia?	319	AlpacaWarlord
What were the beds and especially the pillows like In Greek and Roman antiquity?	319	iamchelan
How is colonialism (after 15th century) different from ancient kingdoms and empires that conquered other kingdoms and tribes all the time?	319	onceyoutastejang
What is the earliest time period human civilization could make chicken nuggets?	319	OriVerda
Were the huns turkic?	319	Shoddy-Frosting-7825
How did "Noble" and "Old/Respected" families BECOME noble in the first place?	318	alekzander01
Why was Venice able to win the Morean War (Sixth Ottoman–Venetian War from 1684-1699) when they had lost the 5 previous wars before it? What changed to allow the Republic of Venice to stand up to the giant Ottoman Empire?	318	1sagas1
How does current Amish culture differ from very early Amish culture?	318	devilain55