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Does the idea that the defeat of the Spanish Armada paving the way for British naval supremacy hold water?

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How much did the Romans know about lands outside of the Empire?

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By historical standards were the European monarchy especially well related in the build up to WW1? If so how much do historians attribute this to the conflict breaking out?

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What was the most successful/longest lasting mercenary company in History? And how did they impact historical events?

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Were Ancient Egyptians unique in their obsession with death and the afterlife?

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Was Julius Ceaser really all that?

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What advances in technology between 1918 and 1939 caused trench war to be less effective in WW2 than in WW1?

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Did the Egyptians (or any other civilizations) build Indiana Jones style booby traps into their tombs?

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What prevented The German Empire launching an amphibious assault on Great Britain via Belgium during the First World War?

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Have all guns throughout history been fired using a trigger? Were any other firing mechanisms trialed?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Does the idea that the defeat of the Spanish Armada paving the way for British naval supremacy hold water?	5
How much did the Romans know about lands outside of the Empire?	5
By historical standards were the European monarchy especially well related in the build up to WW1? If so how much do historians attribute this to the conflict breaking out?	5
What was the most successful/longest lasting mercenary company in History? And how did they impact historical events?	5
Were Ancient Egyptians unique in their obsession with death and the afterlife?	4
Was Julius Ceaser really all that?	3
What advances in technology between 1918 and 1939 caused trench war to be less effective in WW2 than in WW1?	3
Did the Egyptians (or any other civilizations) build Indiana Jones style booby traps into their tombs?	3
What prevented The German Empire launching an amphibious assault on Great Britain via Belgium during the First World War?	3
Have all guns throughout history been fired using a trigger? Were any other firing mechanisms trialed?	3