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Prior to the sale and purchase of titles, how did families become Noble?

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How did the Pope go from being arguably the most powerful man in Europe to an impotent figurehead?

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In cultures that emphasized female virginity, what happened to women who broke their hymen through an accident or other non-sexual activity?

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Who had more authority, the Achaemenids or the Bourbons?

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Could any of the Europeans have stopped the Mongols?

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Were there female leaders in early Christianity?

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What happened to the soldiers of a defeated army?

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Was historical medical treatment really as bad as we think of it?

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How do you avoid making an ass of yourself when pronouncing unusual historical names, places, terms, etc?

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Are Tacitus and Josephus valid sources?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Prior to the sale and purchase of titles, how did families become Noble?	4
How did the Pope go from being arguably the most powerful man in Europe to an impotent figurehead?	4
In cultures that emphasized female virginity, what happened to women who broke their hymen through an accident or other non-sexual activity?	3
Who had more authority, the Achaemenids or the Bourbons?	3
Could any of the Europeans have stopped the Mongols?	3
Were there female leaders in early Christianity?	3
What happened to the soldiers of a defeated army?	2
Was historical medical treatment really as bad as we think of it?	2
How do you avoid making an ass of yourself when pronouncing unusual historical names, places, terms, etc?	2
Are Tacitus and Josephus valid sources?	2