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Did conditions in the Tower of London vary much over its time as a prison? And was it as miserable as depicted in movies (royal people in rags, seated on the floor of damp, stone rooms)

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It's oft said we used Nazi scientists in our space program. Were these ideological Nazis or simply scientists who had the misfortune of working under a Nazi regime (or are these one and the same?)

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How much validity is there to the claim that the Bloods and Crips rose out of the ashes of the Black Panther party?

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From my limited knowledge, Squanto seems like one of the most fascinating figures in history, fluent in English, sent to Europe, made it home and was instrumental to keeping the early pilgrims alive. How common was his story?

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what was celebrity like in the Soviet Union?

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in the movie "Gladiator" Roman soldiers and gladiators are shown wearing boots with togas. At one point Commodus is scene sword training with pants on. Is this at all accurate?

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Why was teak such a popular wood for mid-century modern furniture?

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What happened to the Huns after their invasions of Europe. Why was there no “Hunnic empire” after attilas death?

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Is it true US, French and British forces fought in the Russian civil war?

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Where did the myth that Columbus proved the world was round begin?

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Did conditions in the Tower of London vary much over its time as a prison? And was it as miserable as depicted in movies (royal people in rags, seated on the floor of damp, stone rooms)	6	AskHistorians
It's oft said we used Nazi scientists in our space program. Were these ideological Nazis or simply scientists who had the misfortune of working under a Nazi regime (or are these one and the same?)	5	AskHistorians
How much validity is there to the claim that the Bloods and Crips rose out of the ashes of the Black Panther party?	5	AskHistorians
From my limited knowledge, Squanto seems like one of the most fascinating figures in history, fluent in English, sent to Europe, made it home and was instrumental to keeping the early pilgrims alive. How common was his story?	5	AskHistorians
what was celebrity like in the Soviet Union?	5	AskHistorians
in the movie "Gladiator" Roman soldiers and gladiators are shown wearing boots with togas. At one point Commodus is scene sword training with pants on. Is this at all accurate?	5	AskHistorians
Why was teak such a popular wood for mid-century modern furniture?	5	AskHistorians
What happened to the Huns after their invasions of Europe. Why was there no “Hunnic empire” after attilas death?	5	AskHistorians
Is it true US, French and British forces fought in the Russian civil war?	4	AskHistorians
Where did the myth that Columbus proved the world was round begin?	4	AskHistorians