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How well supported is the theory that Yahweh began as a minor Canaanite deity?

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Has there ever been a battle where the opposing soldiers simply refused to fight?

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How would two Kings (Or two Queens, or a King and Queen) have addressed each other in 18th century Europe?

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What is known about pre-Islamic Arabian mythology?

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Why was Louis XVI referred to as Louis Capet instead of Louis Bourbon when he was stripped of his royal titles?

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What was the common European perception(s) of the Unites States in it's early years?

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Where did the French rank in the Nazi racial hierarchy?

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Is Beowulf fundamentally "Christian" or "Pagan"?

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How well informed were average Americans of events in Europe during the Napoleonic Wars?

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Is there any record of archers being used for assassinations or stealth missions after they were phased out from the battlefield?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How well supported is the theory that Yahweh began as a minor Canaanite deity?	823
Has there ever been a battle where the opposing soldiers simply refused to fight?	768
How would two Kings (Or two Queens, or a King and Queen) have addressed each other in 18th century Europe?	563
What is known about pre-Islamic Arabian mythology?	456
Why was Louis XVI referred to as Louis Capet instead of Louis Bourbon when he was stripped of his royal titles?	52
What was the common European perception(s) of the Unites States in it's early years?	39
Where did the French rank in the Nazi racial hierarchy?	28
Is Beowulf fundamentally "Christian" or "Pagan"?	25
How well informed were average Americans of events in Europe during the Napoleonic Wars?	19
Is there any record of archers being used for assassinations or stealth missions after they were phased out from the battlefield?	17