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How unusual would it be for a Roman Emperor to remain unmarried throughout his reign?

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I've heard that in the Roman Empire, nationwide natural disasters were thought to be divine retribution, and the reigning emperor was typically blamed. Is this true, and if so, why did Marcus Aurelius remain so beloved, despite the fact that his reign saw the devastating "Antonine Plague"?

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If the planet Uranus is visible to the naked eye, why was it (apparently) first observed in 1690?

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Have we discovered any artwork from Ancient Greece / Rome of "chaste goddesses" depicted nude?

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During the Nicene period of Christianity (c. 325-451) who appointed bishops?

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Prior to Columbus, were there any known attempts to cross the Atlantic Ocean?

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The Roman Emperor Diocletian was deified during his reign, but then stepped down as emperor. Do you know of any other historical figures who were officially raised to the status of a living God, who then died as normal citizens?

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If you could recover one lost piece of art or literature, in pristine condition, what would you pick?

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If Germany didn't declare war on the US after Pearl Harbor, would the US have still gone to war in Europe?

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What did ancient Greek / Roman mathematical compasses look like?

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How unusual would it be for a Roman Emperor to remain unmarried throughout his reign?	2
I've heard that in the Roman Empire, nationwide natural disasters were thought to be divine retribution, and the reigning emperor was typically blamed. Is this true, and if so, why did Marcus Aurelius remain so beloved, despite the fact that his reign saw the devastating "Antonine Plague"?	2
If the planet Uranus is visible to the naked eye, why was it (apparently) first observed in 1690?	2
Have we discovered any artwork from Ancient Greece / Rome of "chaste goddesses" depicted nude?	2
During the Nicene period of Christianity (c. 325-451) who appointed bishops?	2
Prior to Columbus, were there any known attempts to cross the Atlantic Ocean?	2
The Roman Emperor Diocletian was deified during his reign, but then stepped down as emperor. Do you know of any other historical figures who were officially raised to the status of a living God, who then died as normal citizens?	1
If you could recover one lost piece of art or literature, in pristine condition, what would you pick?	1
If Germany didn't declare war on the US after Pearl Harbor, would the US have still gone to war in Europe?	1
What did ancient Greek / Roman mathematical compasses look like?	1