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Why was switching rations from wheat to barely an effective punishment for a Roman soldier?

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In movies royal consorts always seem to have a throne positioned right next to their ruling husband/wife's throne. Is this historically accurate?

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What was the purpose of the Imperial Roman Senate if the Emperor had absolute power?

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How did the Soviet Union manage to spy on the Manhattan Project?

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What would the children of European royal families during the Middle Ages that were not in line for the throne do after reaching adulthood?

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How could a person become a commissioned officer in the Ancient Roman Army?

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If the Roman Emperor had absolute power, then what was the purpose of the Roman Imperial Senate?

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Why did soldiers during the American Civil War wear shoes instead of boots?

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How close were monarchs with their legitimate children during the Middle Ages?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why was switching rations from wheat to barely an effective punishment for a Roman soldier?	2448
In movies royal consorts always seem to have a throne positioned right next to their ruling husband/wife's throne. Is this historically accurate?	24
What was the purpose of the Imperial Roman Senate if the Emperor had absolute power?	21
How did the Soviet Union manage to spy on the Manhattan Project?	17
What would the children of European royal families during the Middle Ages that were not in line for the throne do after reaching adulthood?	12
How could a person become a commissioned officer in the Ancient Roman Army?	12
If the Roman Emperor had absolute power, then what was the purpose of the Roman Imperial Senate?	6
Why did soldiers during the American Civil War wear shoes instead of boots?	5
How close were monarchs with their legitimate children during the Middle Ages?	3