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How fluid was cultural identity before the advent of modern nation states? Especially in the 17th and 18th century?

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Jack's No Dull Boy: Are All "Jacks" In Folklore the Same Person?

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Were schools "in the past" better than today's education in any measurable or meaningful way?

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Were People in German-Speaking Countries Ever Buried With Lemons in Their Hands?

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In 2019, the Republic of Macedonia/FYROM changed its name to Republic of North Macdonia, following ongoing tension with Greece. Is there a historic precedent (pre-2001) for a sovereign nation changing its name (or that of one of its provinces) due to outside pressure?

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What Did Separatist Movements Look Like Before The Advent of Nationalism?

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Austrian Fascism from 1933-1938 - Current Views in Academia?

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How - if at all - have countries tried to undo the effects and influences of colonisation after independence?

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Is the impact of European mercenaries in African conflicts of the 20th century overstated?

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Did an increasing standard of living ever actually cause the emergence of political and philosophical progressivism?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How fluid was cultural identity before the advent of modern nation states? Especially in the 17th and 18th century?	229
Jack's No Dull Boy: Are All "Jacks" In Folklore the Same Person?	64
Were schools "in the past" better than today's education in any measurable or meaningful way?	56
Were People in German-Speaking Countries Ever Buried With Lemons in Their Hands?	37
In 2019, the Republic of Macedonia/FYROM changed its name to Republic of North Macdonia, following ongoing tension with Greece. Is there a historic precedent (pre-2001) for a sovereign nation changing its name (or that of one of its provinces) due to outside pressure?	26
What Did Separatist Movements Look Like Before The Advent of Nationalism?	14
Austrian Fascism from 1933-1938 - Current Views in Academia?	10
How - if at all - have countries tried to undo the effects and influences of colonisation after independence?	7
Is the impact of European mercenaries in African conflicts of the 20th century overstated?	6
Did an increasing standard of living ever actually cause the emergence of political and philosophical progressivism?	6