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Did the Roman Empire ever have contact with China or even Japan?	29
How did The US and Vietnamese Armies react to the 1969 moon landings during the Vietnam War?	28
I am a Spanish peasant who wishes to make his fortune in the new world circa 1511. How do I become a Conquistador and how will my new life differ than from where I came? What will the voyage be like to the new world? Will my social background stint any rise to riches? Will I likely fight in war?	24
How did Native Americans and European explorers come to learn each others language and translate during the years post 1492?	22
We often only hear about the massive popularity for bands such as the Beatles during the 1960s but just how hated were they during their time?	18
My uncle recently cleared out an hold house and found a box of over 50 historical documents about a man called Josef Jost from pre/post WW2 Germany. Love to post them all but dont know how. Lets start with his ID can anyone translate it and what historical significance we can get from it?	18
What was the British public reaction to the French Revolution?	17
I am a Soviet soldier in Afghanistan news year's day 1980. What is my social background like and what motivates me to be in the Army? What will my tour be like? How will i compare with my counterpart on new years day 1989?	16
How historically accurate was the video game Red Dead Redemption 2 in regards to life in the American South between 1899 - 1907?	13
In the new Godzilla Minus One, the infamous Kaiju wreaks havoc throughout Japan between 1945 - 47, but the US/Japanese governments refuse to give aid out of fear of Soviet escalation. What were the defensive capabilities around the home islands in this time frame?	11

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