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Are there any current road systems in England/UK that are original and date back to Roman times or before?

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What powers did the Roman Senate actually have once the Empire was established?

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12 years passed between the Battle of Cannae and Hannibal’s departure from Italy. During ancient times, how did an army that size sustain itself for that long without dissipating?

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In HBO’s Rome, Lucius Vorenus’ wife serves him food and then submissively stands by his side the entire time he eats, while this seemingly does not occur with the nobility. Was this a custom for just one class of society in Ancient Rome?

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Is there an underlying meaning to why Hitler and the people stuck an arm out at each other when doing the “Heil” salute?

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A major event in WW1 History was Von Kluck showing exposing his flank, which led to defeat at The Marne. Did Von Kluck play any additional role in the war after the Western Front was established? Also, was he blamed for the loss in Germany in the immediate aftermath?

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How does Great Britain’s modern day road network compare to that of the Dark and Middle Ages?

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Is there a common reason why Switzerland’s neutrality was abided by all sides in WW1 and WW2?

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If Buzz Aldrin was the Lunar Module Pilot on Apollo 11, why did Neil Armstrong pilot the Lunar Module on its descent to the moon?

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Putting aside the morality of the confinement itself, what was the general treatment of US Citizens of Japanese decent who were interred under Executive Oder 9066?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Are there any current road systems in England/UK that are original and date back to Roman times or before?	8
What powers did the Roman Senate actually have once the Empire was established?	8
12 years passed between the Battle of Cannae and Hannibal’s departure from Italy. During ancient times, how did an army that size sustain itself for that long without dissipating?	8
In HBO’s Rome, Lucius Vorenus’ wife serves him food and then submissively stands by his side the entire time he eats, while this seemingly does not occur with the nobility. Was this a custom for just one class of society in Ancient Rome?	7
Is there an underlying meaning to why Hitler and the people stuck an arm out at each other when doing the “Heil” salute?	6
A major event in WW1 History was Von Kluck showing exposing his flank, which led to defeat at The Marne. Did Von Kluck play any additional role in the war after the Western Front was established? Also, was he blamed for the loss in Germany in the immediate aftermath?	5
How does Great Britain’s modern day road network compare to that of the Dark and Middle Ages?	5
Is there a common reason why Switzerland’s neutrality was abided by all sides in WW1 and WW2?	5
If Buzz Aldrin was the Lunar Module Pilot on Apollo 11, why did Neil Armstrong pilot the Lunar Module on its descent to the moon?	4
Putting aside the morality of the confinement itself, what was the general treatment of US Citizens of Japanese decent who were interred under Executive Oder 9066?	3