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What exactly happened about European integration in 1992, and how widely understood was it in advance?

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What were reactions in Europe to the refugee crisis in the wake of World War 2?

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During the post-WW2 years, Winston Churchill made several speeches and other remarks arguing for a politically united Europe. Were these widely reported, and if so, how were they received by the British public? And can we know whether they reflected genuine views or Realpolitik?

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In Marlowe's Edward II, there seems to be no adverse comment by other characters on the clearly romantic nature of the king's relationship with Gaveston. Would this have been unusual in 16th century drama?

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When were the standard "trappings" of a nation-state set?

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How did the various newly ex-Communist states handle the transfer of state assets to private ownership in the early-mid 1990s?

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Comments on this article about the Caliphate?

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A couple of questions on dictatorships and sport...

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I have a nasty feeling that discussion of the first Internet memes may now be within the purview of this sub. I also suspect the scholarship on the subject may be a bit thin. Can anyone comment?

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Did Edward the Exile and his kids speak Hungarian?

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What exactly happened about European integration in 1992, and how widely understood was it in advance?	4
What were reactions in Europe to the refugee crisis in the wake of World War 2?	3
During the post-WW2 years, Winston Churchill made several speeches and other remarks arguing for a politically united Europe. Were these widely reported, and if so, how were they received by the British public? And can we know whether they reflected genuine views or Realpolitik?	3
In Marlowe's Edward II, there seems to be no adverse comment by other characters on the clearly romantic nature of the king's relationship with Gaveston. Would this have been unusual in 16th century drama?	3
When were the standard "trappings" of a nation-state set?	3
How did the various newly ex-Communist states handle the transfer of state assets to private ownership in the early-mid 1990s?	3
Comments on this article about the Caliphate?	3
A couple of questions on dictatorships and sport...	3
I have a nasty feeling that discussion of the first Internet memes may now be within the purview of this sub. I also suspect the scholarship on the subject may be a bit thin. Can anyone comment?	3
Did Edward the Exile and his kids speak Hungarian?	3