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A series of questions about the Biafra War - Principally related to Frederick Forsyth's account published near the end of the conflict

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Were the famous Swiss mercenary pikemen really worthy of their reputation?

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What led to the rise of 'Rake Culture' in Restoration England during the late 17th century?

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How did the IRA view the legacy of Irish Republican hero and Protestant Wolfe Tone?

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How influential was Hugh Hefner and "Playboy" magazine in the sexual revolution, and the general shift in sexual mores, of the mid-20th century?

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I am a lowly, unremembered peasant in 12th century Western Europe. What sources which speak to my experience exist in the 21st century, and how much can a modern historian actually say about my day-to-day life?

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During the age of sail, what was the procedure for a reasonably sized ship to weather a hurricane?

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Was the change from Principate to Dominate in 284 AD a clear shift at the time, or a post facto split recognized by historians?

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What was the relationship between the British Army and the private Army of the East India Company during the late 18th Century?

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What was life like for Chinese Eunuchs post-1911?

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A series of questions about the Biafra War - Principally related to Frederick Forsyth's account published near the end of the conflict	62
Were the famous Swiss mercenary pikemen really worthy of their reputation?	61
What led to the rise of 'Rake Culture' in Restoration England during the late 17th century?	58
How did the IRA view the legacy of Irish Republican hero and Protestant Wolfe Tone?	58
How influential was Hugh Hefner and "Playboy" magazine in the sexual revolution, and the general shift in sexual mores, of the mid-20th century?	58
I am a lowly, unremembered peasant in 12th century Western Europe. What sources which speak to my experience exist in the 21st century, and how much can a modern historian actually say about my day-to-day life?	56
During the age of sail, what was the procedure for a reasonably sized ship to weather a hurricane?	55
Was the change from Principate to Dominate in 284 AD a clear shift at the time, or a post facto split recognized by historians?	54
What was the relationship between the British Army and the private Army of the East India Company during the late 18th Century?	53
What was life like for Chinese Eunuchs post-1911?	51