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How did the Russian citizenry, traditionally an extremely conservative and religious people, feel about the extremely liberal and secular Soviet Union?

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What are some good sources on the Cossacks and their battle records?

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European fashion has changed dramatically through the centuries. Why did fashion in Japan change so little?

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What would a standard English soldier during the late 1300s be composed of?

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Why did the Byzantine Empire fall?

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Do we have any records of eunuch soldiers ever being used?

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Modern academia recognizes that torture is an inefficient way of getting accurate information from a captive. Did ancient thinkers ever recognize this?

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Where there any notable precursors to Christianity which emphasized proselytizing as much?

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Has anyone ever actually duel-wielded swords?

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In many Medieval-themed fantasies there are popular songs that are known and sung all across the land. Does this have any basis in reality?

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How did the Russian citizenry, traditionally an extremely conservative and religious people, feel about the extremely liberal and secular Soviet Union?	8
What are some good sources on the Cossacks and their battle records?	8
European fashion has changed dramatically through the centuries. Why did fashion in Japan change so little?	8
What would a standard English soldier during the late 1300s be composed of?	7
Why did the Byzantine Empire fall?	7
Do we have any records of eunuch soldiers ever being used?	7
Modern academia recognizes that torture is an inefficient way of getting accurate information from a captive. Did ancient thinkers ever recognize this?	6
Where there any notable precursors to Christianity which emphasized proselytizing as much?	6
Has anyone ever actually duel-wielded swords?	6
In many Medieval-themed fantasies there are popular songs that are known and sung all across the land. Does this have any basis in reality?	6