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Why is North always at the top of the map? Were there ever cartographers that oriented them differently?

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What are the highest defensive walls we know of built before the industrial era?

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There seems to be a correlation between countries that fought in World War 2 and countries that now manufacture and export cars. Do historians believe this is causational?

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Why weren't the Allies in World War I able to force the Dardanelles with their superior naval power?

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Have any US presidents resumed their previous political careers after serving in the oval office?

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How legitimate were Stalin's concerns about a potential conspiracy against him in the 1930s?

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Are there any historical examples of forced or voluntary sterilization of females? Did such individuals ever serve important societal roles, as male eunuchs have at various points in time?

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What would a Norse nobleman of the Viking era (let's say Norway, 850 AD) have worn to his wedding? [And a few other related questions]

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What can you tell me about the interaction between Britain and Ireland/Hibernia during the time of King Arthur?

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Why did the continental Gauls begin speaking a romance language when conquered, but the Britons south of Hadrians wall kept their Celtic tongues?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why is North always at the top of the map? Were there ever cartographers that oriented them differently?	6
What are the highest defensive walls we know of built before the industrial era?	5
There seems to be a correlation between countries that fought in World War 2 and countries that now manufacture and export cars. Do historians believe this is causational?	5
Why weren't the Allies in World War I able to force the Dardanelles with their superior naval power?	5
Have any US presidents resumed their previous political careers after serving in the oval office?	3
How legitimate were Stalin's concerns about a potential conspiracy against him in the 1930s?	3
Are there any historical examples of forced or voluntary sterilization of females? Did such individuals ever serve important societal roles, as male eunuchs have at various points in time?	2
What would a Norse nobleman of the Viking era (let's say Norway, 850 AD) have worn to his wedding? [And a few other related questions]	2
What can you tell me about the interaction between Britain and Ireland/Hibernia during the time of King Arthur?	2
Why did the continental Gauls begin speaking a romance language when conquered, but the Britons south of Hadrians wall kept their Celtic tongues?	2