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When did people learn what shadows were and how did they do it? What did people think they were prior to this?

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The Divine Right of Kings was the basis for authority in most medieval and early modern monarchies in Europe, did the Catholic Church justify this view and if so, how?

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How are historical ages and periods assembled?

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What did the political situation in Italy look like during the time that Machiavelli would have written The Prince?

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Mormons believe in an ancient civilisation that was present in North America around 2200BC to 421AD, is there any historical basis for this?

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What are some good works to read on the life of Christians (and other non-Muslims) in the Ottoman-controlled Balkans?

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Why did Jean-Jacques Rousseau suggest monarchies are the best form of government in hot climates? What correlation does climate have with government?

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How did Mongols use multiple horses?

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Was the Trojan War in Greek mythology potentially based off real historical events?

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Prior to the Cyrillic Script, what was the writing system of Russia and why did it change?

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When did people learn what shadows were and how did they do it? What did people think they were prior to this?	7
The Divine Right of Kings was the basis for authority in most medieval and early modern monarchies in Europe, did the Catholic Church justify this view and if so, how?	6
How are historical ages and periods assembled?	6
What did the political situation in Italy look like during the time that Machiavelli would have written The Prince?	6
Mormons believe in an ancient civilisation that was present in North America around 2200BC to 421AD, is there any historical basis for this?	6
What are some good works to read on the life of Christians (and other non-Muslims) in the Ottoman-controlled Balkans?	5
Why did Jean-Jacques Rousseau suggest monarchies are the best form of government in hot climates? What correlation does climate have with government?	5
How did Mongols use multiple horses?	5
Was the Trojan War in Greek mythology potentially based off real historical events?	5
Prior to the Cyrillic Script, what was the writing system of Russia and why did it change?	4