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In the Cold War drama 'The Americans' the espionage situation in the US mainland in the 1980s is portrayed as a cat-and-mouse game between the seemingly equally capable KGB and FBI. To what degree is this portrayal accurate? Did the KGB really have that much influence in Washington DC?

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Was Christian influence responsible for the creation of the idea of Ragnarok in Norse/Viking mythology?

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I am well-to-do Chinese male living in the year 1215AD. As Genghis Khan's forces invade my homeland I surrender to the Mongols and defect to avoid the annihilation of myself and my family. What are my prospects under the new Mongol Empire?

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What is the current state of Nuclear Fusion research and when are we likely to see it applied as an energy source?

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Were the deified Emperors of the Roman Empire viewed with the same reverence as their more traditional gods?

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How far are we from having nuclear fusion as a viable power source?

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What would a real life space battle be like?

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Is there any historical evidence for the existence of Romulus? Was he a real figure, or was he purely legendary?

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In the Cold War drama 'The Americans' the espionage situation in the US mainland in the 1980s is portrayed as a cat-and-mouse game between the seemingly equally capable KGB and FBI. To what degree is this portrayal accurate? Did the KGB really have that much influence in Washington DC?	252	AskHistorians
Was Christian influence responsible for the creation of the idea of Ragnarok in Norse/Viking mythology?	3	AskHistorians
I am well-to-do Chinese male living in the year 1215AD. As Genghis Khan's forces invade my homeland I surrender to the Mongols and defect to avoid the annihilation of myself and my family. What are my prospects under the new Mongol Empire?	2	AskHistorians
What is the current state of Nuclear Fusion research and when are we likely to see it applied as an energy source?	1	askscience
Were the deified Emperors of the Roman Empire viewed with the same reverence as their more traditional gods?	1	AskHistorians
How far are we from having nuclear fusion as a viable power source?	1	askscience
What would a real life space battle be like?	1	askscience
Is there any historical evidence for the existence of Romulus? Was he a real figure, or was he purely legendary?	0	AskHistorians