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It seems that in the early 18th Century, British perceptions of sexual desire shifted from seeing women as the "lustier sex" to instead putting men in that category. What brought about this shift?

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Amateurism in Sports and the Olympics: Why so important, and what ended it?

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How has the Italian military dealt with the legacy of World War II?

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Has "End Time" prophecies and Millennialist-esque thought played a notable role in the history of Islam?

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What evidence is there that the Black Death in the 14th Century was not bubonic plague?

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How did wartime rationing during WWII affect the quality of life for those living in poverty?

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What were the dominant characteristics of "Grief" in the Early Modern Anglo-American traditions, especially as regards the death of children?

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How exactly did "Benefit of Clergy" work in criminal cases?

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How does the current shift away from the concept of "feudalism" in medieval scholarship impact the understanding of statebuilding and the centralization of power in the early modern era?

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How much involvement did George V have with the War Cabinet and British High Command during World War I?

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It seems that in the early 18th Century, British perceptions of sexual desire shifted from seeing women as the "lustier sex" to instead putting men in that category. What brought about this shift?	74
Amateurism in Sports and the Olympics: Why so important, and what ended it?	74
How has the Italian military dealt with the legacy of World War II?	73
Has "End Time" prophecies and Millennialist-esque thought played a notable role in the history of Islam?	70
What evidence is there that the Black Death in the 14th Century was not bubonic plague?	67
How did wartime rationing during WWII affect the quality of life for those living in poverty?	66
What were the dominant characteristics of "Grief" in the Early Modern Anglo-American traditions, especially as regards the death of children?	66
How exactly did "Benefit of Clergy" work in criminal cases?	66
How does the current shift away from the concept of "feudalism" in medieval scholarship impact the understanding of statebuilding and the centralization of power in the early modern era?	64
How much involvement did George V have with the War Cabinet and British High Command during World War I?	64