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In the Netflix series, "Barbarians," the romans make it a point to force local germanic leaders under their sphere of influence to kiss the legion's standard in addition to tribute. Was the symbolic gesture of kissing the legion's standard actually used? If so what significance did it have?

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In the late 19th century, when there was a mass of immigrants from ireland, germany, and italy, were there any concerns of terrorism, political violence, or sexual violence?

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What are some good sources on the military weaponry that the Romans used?

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What brought the ideas of conservatism and libertarianism together?

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Were there any general concerns for terrorism in the US during the late 1800's? Particularly concerning the irish, italian, and german immigrants.

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How progressive did our understanding of thermodynamics develop? Did the field develop linearly or were there notable dead ends and loops?

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How did Europeans think about temperature measurement in the middle ages? What about the classical era?

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If a legion marched from rome to the southern border of gaul (in ceasar's time), how long would it take them? Days, Weeks, Months?

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In the Netflix series, "Barbarians," the romans make it a point to force local germanic leaders under their sphere of influence to kiss the legion's standard in addition to tribute. Was the symbolic gesture of kissing the legion's standard actually used? If so what significance did it have?	199
In the late 19th century, when there was a mass of immigrants from ireland, germany, and italy, were there any concerns of terrorism, political violence, or sexual violence?	19
What are some good sources on the military weaponry that the Romans used?	6
What brought the ideas of conservatism and libertarianism together?	2
Were there any general concerns for terrorism in the US during the late 1800's? Particularly concerning the irish, italian, and german immigrants.	1
How progressive did our understanding of thermodynamics develop? Did the field develop linearly or were there notable dead ends and loops?	1
How did Europeans think about temperature measurement in the middle ages? What about the classical era?	1
If a legion marched from rome to the southern border of gaul (in ceasar's time), how long would it take them? Days, Weeks, Months?	0