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Why was the late Roman Army so small? The numbers don't seem to add up?

201 upvotes • TooDriven

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When did the general population of Europe came to the realization that Rome was no more? Even before 476, Rome went through severe crises that nearly resulted in the end of the empire. Was there a event that signified that this particular setback was a permanent one?

201 upvotes • UA30_j7L

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What technological advancements existed in Ancient Greece and Rome, only to be rediscovered centuries later?

201 upvotes • xeonicus

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I get the impression that across history, form Julius Caesar to Napoleon, recruitment new armies was like mass kidnapping all healthy men from a region, is this accurate?

201 upvotes • Frigorifico

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Where did popular American media's portrayal of Mayors wearing a sash come from?

201 upvotes • GBreezy

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Did people in medieval times run recreationally?

201 upvotes • Septic-Sponge

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What led to the fall of Robespierre?

201 upvotes • hisholinessleoxiii

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Tuesday Trivia: War & Military! This thread has relaxed standards—we invite everyone to participate!

201 upvotes • AlanSnooring

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there's a some what common trope in 80's/90's action movies that a group of Special Forces soldiers turn to terrorism for recognition of their past covert ops, has this ever happened in real life?

201 upvotes • gunnie56

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Title	Upvotes	Author	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why was the late Roman Army so small? The numbers don't seem to add up?	201	TooDriven
[deleted by user]	201	[deleted]
When did the general population of Europe came to the realization that Rome was no more? Even before 476, Rome went through severe crises that nearly resulted in the end of the empire. Was there a event that signified that this particular setback was a permanent one?	201	UA30_j7L
What technological advancements existed in Ancient Greece and Rome, only to be rediscovered centuries later?	201	xeonicus
I get the impression that across history, form Julius Caesar to Napoleon, recruitment new armies was like mass kidnapping all healthy men from a region, is this accurate?	201	Frigorifico
Where did popular American media's portrayal of Mayors wearing a sash come from?	201	GBreezy
Did people in medieval times run recreationally?	201	Septic-Sponge
What led to the fall of Robespierre?	201	hisholinessleoxiii
Tuesday Trivia: War & Military! This thread has relaxed standards—we invite everyone to participate!	201	AlanSnooring
there's a some what common trope in 80's/90's action movies that a group of Special Forces soldiers turn to terrorism for recognition of their past covert ops, has this ever happened in real life?	201	gunnie56