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Why was olive oil such a big deal to ancient Minoans, Mycenaeans, and Greeks?

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How do historians determine human population in different time periods and civilizations?

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Why did British soldiers wear shallow helmets compared to American and German helmets during WWII?

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How significant was the de Medici family in catalyzing the Renaissance?

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What did King Menes do exactly to turn Egypt into a unified territory approximately 5000 years ago?

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It's a common expression for people to say that back in "the old days" you could trust people, people were more respectful, you could leave your house unlocked, etc. Were "the old days" really like that? When did modern America become different?

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What qualities and achievements made "Stonewall" Jackson one of the most accomplished generals in modern history in such a short amount of time?

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Did Irish monks copy any manuscript or book they could get their hand on, or was there a focus on retrieving Christian works?

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What were the differences between Hannibal's victory at Cannae and the Greek victory at Marathon? Weren't they both pincer movements?

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How great was the lost civilization of Great Zimbabwe?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why was olive oil such a big deal to ancient Minoans, Mycenaeans, and Greeks?	220
How do historians determine human population in different time periods and civilizations?	35
Why did British soldiers wear shallow helmets compared to American and German helmets during WWII?	12
How significant was the de Medici family in catalyzing the Renaissance?	11
What did King Menes do exactly to turn Egypt into a unified territory approximately 5000 years ago?	4
It's a common expression for people to say that back in "the old days" you could trust people, people were more respectful, you could leave your house unlocked, etc. Were "the old days" really like that? When did modern America become different?	3
What qualities and achievements made "Stonewall" Jackson one of the most accomplished generals in modern history in such a short amount of time?	3
Did Irish monks copy any manuscript or book they could get their hand on, or was there a focus on retrieving Christian works?	2
What were the differences between Hannibal's victory at Cannae and the Greek victory at Marathon? Weren't they both pincer movements?	2
How great was the lost civilization of Great Zimbabwe?	2