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How different was Fascist Italy from Franco's Spain and Salazar's Portugal?

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One country often completely ignored in history classes is Bulgaria. Why did they side with Germany during both World Wars? What was life like under communism? Why are they not mentioned when discussing the Cold War, but Romania, Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia, Hungary and Poland are?

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Around the turn of the 16th century, thousands of Sephardi Jews were forced to leave their homes in Spain. The Ottoman Empire allowed the Jews to settle in Istanbul, Damascus and Thessaloniki. Why did the Ottomans give them shelter? What was the public opinion like both in and out of the Empire?

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The last Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, Mehmed VI, abdicated and fled Anatolia. Where did he go? What was the rest of his life like? Did he have a family? Are there any more living heirs to the Ottoman Empire?

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Why did Vietnam invade Cambodia to topple Pol Pot? What made Hanoi suddenly care about human rights violations?

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What were the causes of the civil war in Tajikistan (1992-1997)?

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[WP] You look at the Doctor and nervously ask, "Why is my hand shaking?" He smiles and responds "Your skeleton is ready to hatch."

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How did the Taliban come to power in Afghanistan during the 1980's and 1990's? Who were their backers and opponents? What allowed them to pull ahead and not only dominate the nation, but create a symbiotic relationship with Islamic Extremists such as Al Qaeda?

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Why did the Ottomans puppet regions like Montenegro, Azerbaijan, Crimea and Wallacia instead of outright annexing them?

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[WP] "Behold! I come from the fut-" "Yeah, yeah, yeah, you’re from the future. Empire falls, Nero sucks, we get it. The colosseum’s down that road, the next gladiator fight starts soon. Sit in section XI with all the other time travelers."

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How different was Fascist Italy from Franco's Spain and Salazar's Portugal?	195	AskHistorians
One country often completely ignored in history classes is Bulgaria. Why did they side with Germany during both World Wars? What was life like under communism? Why are they not mentioned when discussing the Cold War, but Romania, Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia, Hungary and Poland are?	162	AskHistorians
Around the turn of the 16th century, thousands of Sephardi Jews were forced to leave their homes in Spain. The Ottoman Empire allowed the Jews to settle in Istanbul, Damascus and Thessaloniki. Why did the Ottomans give them shelter? What was the public opinion like both in and out of the Empire?	161	AskHistorians
The last Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, Mehmed VI, abdicated and fled Anatolia. Where did he go? What was the rest of his life like? Did he have a family? Are there any more living heirs to the Ottoman Empire?	159	AskHistorians
Why did Vietnam invade Cambodia to topple Pol Pot? What made Hanoi suddenly care about human rights violations?	158	AskHistorians
What were the causes of the civil war in Tajikistan (1992-1997)?	149	AskHistorians
[WP] You look at the Doctor and nervously ask, "Why is my hand shaking?" He smiles and responds "Your skeleton is ready to hatch."	146	WritingPrompts
How did the Taliban come to power in Afghanistan during the 1980's and 1990's? Who were their backers and opponents? What allowed them to pull ahead and not only dominate the nation, but create a symbiotic relationship with Islamic Extremists such as Al Qaeda?	135	AskHistorians
Why did the Ottomans puppet regions like Montenegro, Azerbaijan, Crimea and Wallacia instead of outright annexing them?	135	AskHistorians
[WP] "Behold! I come from the fut-" "Yeah, yeah, yeah, you’re from the future. Empire falls, Nero sucks, we get it. The colosseum’s down that road, the next gladiator fight starts soon. Sit in section XI with all the other time travelers."	131	WritingPrompts