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How, if at all, did the idea of "Aryan" relate to the idea of "white" in terms of race? Did, say, the Nazis, consider themselves white?

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If Roman mythology placed heavy emphasis and symbolism on the Wolf, why was it not used as the standard of the Legion over the Eagle?

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Why, in the renaissance, did feudal levies and private retinues give way to standing armies of regiments? Did Gunpowder weaponry play a role, or was it coincidental that they came into prominence together?

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How widespread was antisemitism and anti-Jewish sentiment in the Middle Ages? Did the Christians view them as 'heretics'?

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What is the origin of the hooded sweatshirt, and how did it come to symbolize urban youth culture?

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Why and how did the Thirteen Colonies' population grow so quickly in the 18th century?

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During the 16th-18th centuries, how did armies, particularly militias, effectively store pikes?

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Did the common folktale of Romans being descendants of Trojan refugees see any sort of resurgence/use as propaganda when Rome conquered Greece?

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In the movie "Look Who's Back", Hitler says that he shaved his mustache into its iconic shape so it would fit inside a gas mask. Is this accurate? Do we know the origin of his famous mustache?

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Why did the Shako become such a popular style of infantry head-dress during the Napoleonic Wars?

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How, if at all, did the idea of "Aryan" relate to the idea of "white" in terms of race? Did, say, the Nazis, consider themselves white?	35
If Roman mythology placed heavy emphasis and symbolism on the Wolf, why was it not used as the standard of the Legion over the Eagle?	34
Why, in the renaissance, did feudal levies and private retinues give way to standing armies of regiments? Did Gunpowder weaponry play a role, or was it coincidental that they came into prominence together?	33
How widespread was antisemitism and anti-Jewish sentiment in the Middle Ages? Did the Christians view them as 'heretics'?	33
What is the origin of the hooded sweatshirt, and how did it come to symbolize urban youth culture?	32
Why and how did the Thirteen Colonies' population grow so quickly in the 18th century?	30
During the 16th-18th centuries, how did armies, particularly militias, effectively store pikes?	29
Did the common folktale of Romans being descendants of Trojan refugees see any sort of resurgence/use as propaganda when Rome conquered Greece?	28
In the movie "Look Who's Back", Hitler says that he shaved his mustache into its iconic shape so it would fit inside a gas mask. Is this accurate? Do we know the origin of his famous mustache?	27
Why did the Shako become such a popular style of infantry head-dress during the Napoleonic Wars?	27