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Was there much racism in the Roman Empire directed at people from other regions?

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How did the necktie become the standard for male professional dress?

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Why are the Irish sometimes called black?

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How did the Republican Party, with early roots in the abolishment of slavery, become a party that is today perceived, at least by some, as a party of racists?

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Did George VI have top secret clearance/access during WW2?

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Can Someone Please Explain the History of US Executive Orders?

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The South used to be almost all Democratic. What happened to make it turned Republican?

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Are there any accounts of people born in the American colonies moving to Britain immediately after the Revolutionary War?

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What Proof Do We Have That Native Americans Came from Eurasia?

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How did USA’s reputation and standing (internationally and domestically) change from pre-WW1 to post-WW2?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Was there much racism in the Roman Empire directed at people from other regions?	113
How did the necktie become the standard for male professional dress?	103
Why are the Irish sometimes called black?	66
How did the Republican Party, with early roots in the abolishment of slavery, become a party that is today perceived, at least by some, as a party of racists?	5
Did George VI have top secret clearance/access during WW2?	5
Can Someone Please Explain the History of US Executive Orders?	5
The South used to be almost all Democratic. What happened to make it turned Republican?	4
Are there any accounts of people born in the American colonies moving to Britain immediately after the Revolutionary War?	3
What Proof Do We Have That Native Americans Came from Eurasia?	3
How did USA’s reputation and standing (internationally and domestically) change from pre-WW1 to post-WW2?	2