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It's said that 1% of England's population died at the 1461 Battle of Towton. How were such large armies (compared to population) mobilized?

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What were relations like between Austrians and Hungarians after the Austro-Hungarian Empire was dismantled following WW1?

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I keep seeing a meme floating around FB saying "9 in 10 attendees of Woodstock used Marijuana. No violence was reported." How accurate is this?

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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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It's said that 1% of England's population died at the 1461 Battle of Towton. How were such large armies (compared to population) mobilized?	44	AskHistorians
What were relations like between Austrians and Hungarians after the Austro-Hungarian Empire was dismantled following WW1?	42	AskHistorians
I keep seeing a meme floating around FB saying "9 in 10 attendees of Woodstock used Marijuana. No violence was reported." How accurate is this?	39	AskHistorians
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	AskHistorians
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	AskHistorians
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	AskHistorians
How widespread was antisemitism and anti-Jewish sentiment in the Middle Ages? Did the Christians view them as 'heretics'?	33	AskHistorians
What is the origin of the hooded sweatshirt, and how did it come to symbolize urban youth culture?	32	AskHistorians
Why and how did the Thirteen Colonies' population grow so quickly in the 18th century?	30	AskHistorians
During the 16th-18th centuries, how did armies, particularly militias, effectively store pikes?	29	AskHistorians