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Russians sent two brigades to fight on the western front in ww1, but why didn't the allies send any troops to fight in Russia, especially toward the end of the war when they could have used the men?

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In Gods Chinese Son, Jonathan Spence claims that the British forces fighting in the Opium War dissected the remains of dead Chinese to study embalming practices, is this related to the Anatomy Act of 1832, and Britain's cadaver shortage?

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The Wikipedia page for the Taiping General Yang Fuqing, claims that he actually spent time in the US founding a street gang, is that true? The source on the page doesn’t connect to the article.

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Could the Third Century Crisis in ancient Rome, the fall of the Han Dynasty in China and the fall of Parthian Empire in Persia be considered an example of systems collapse?

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The Youtuber Jabsy made a video where he argued that Chinas 'Five Race Flag' is actually referencing the elements. How much credence do historians give that argument?

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In the Dictators Handbook, Bruce de Mesquita argues that Russian revolution was successful because the Czar repealed the Vodka tax, and thus ran out of money to pay his guards and police. How much credence do historians give that theory.

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The US declared war on Germany in March 1917, but US troops didn't see combat until May of 1918, what took so long?

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Did Late Qing or Republican Era China ever formulate plans to conquer more territory like Germanies Mittelafrika or Lebensraum or Japans Kantokuen? I'm keenly aware of Chinas economic, military and political weakness, but did any politician mention a long term plan or something?

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When did Dragons become a big staple of Chinese culture?

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I think Matt and Trey owe Kathleen Kennedy an apology.

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Russians sent two brigades to fight on the western front in ww1, but why didn't the allies send any troops to fight in Russia, especially toward the end of the war when they could have used the men?	3	AskHistorians
In Gods Chinese Son, Jonathan Spence claims that the British forces fighting in the Opium War dissected the remains of dead Chinese to study embalming practices, is this related to the Anatomy Act of 1832, and Britain's cadaver shortage?	2	AskHistorians
The Wikipedia page for the Taiping General Yang Fuqing, claims that he actually spent time in the US founding a street gang, is that true? The source on the page doesn’t connect to the article.	1	AskHistorians
Could the Third Century Crisis in ancient Rome, the fall of the Han Dynasty in China and the fall of Parthian Empire in Persia be considered an example of systems collapse?	1	AskHistorians
The Youtuber Jabsy made a video where he argued that Chinas 'Five Race Flag' is actually referencing the elements. How much credence do historians give that argument?	1	AskHistorians
In the Dictators Handbook, Bruce de Mesquita argues that Russian revolution was successful because the Czar repealed the Vodka tax, and thus ran out of money to pay his guards and police. How much credence do historians give that theory.	1	AskHistorians
The US declared war on Germany in March 1917, but US troops didn't see combat until May of 1918, what took so long?	1	AskHistorians
Did Late Qing or Republican Era China ever formulate plans to conquer more territory like Germanies Mittelafrika or Lebensraum or Japans Kantokuen? I'm keenly aware of Chinas economic, military and political weakness, but did any politician mention a long term plan or something?	1	AskHistorians
When did Dragons become a big staple of Chinese culture?	1	AskHistorians
I think Matt and Trey owe Kathleen Kennedy an apology.	1	southpark