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In the 1500s-1600s there’s a lot of talk of European countries like Spain borrowing vast amounts to fund wars, who would they borrow from?

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when did Rome and Greece transition from togas to pants?

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What are the modern theories about 18th century French Hungry man Tarrare?

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Is it fair to say that at some point after fall of Rome/Greece, locals would have no clue who build their monuments?

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The Lincoln memorial is based on a Doric temple, is it a similar size?

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Did people in the 1900s find mechanical arcade figures as creepy as we do today? [example within]

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how did Ancient Rome function without a police force?

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how did the Ögedei's Mongol spies operate in Europe?

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How did the Europeans of the first crusaders treat Jerusalem’s local Christians?

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how accurate are Terry Gilliams documentaries?

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In the 1500s-1600s there’s a lot of talk of European countries like Spain borrowing vast amounts to fund wars, who would they borrow from?	18
when did Rome and Greece transition from togas to pants?	18
What are the modern theories about 18th century French Hungry man Tarrare?	14
Is it fair to say that at some point after fall of Rome/Greece, locals would have no clue who build their monuments?	13
The Lincoln memorial is based on a Doric temple, is it a similar size?	11
Did people in the 1900s find mechanical arcade figures as creepy as we do today? [example within]	11
how did Ancient Rome function without a police force?	11
how did the Ögedei's Mongol spies operate in Europe?	10
How did the Europeans of the first crusaders treat Jerusalem’s local Christians?	10
how accurate are Terry Gilliams documentaries?	8