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What were later Christian historians' views on the great men of antiquity's apparent homosexuality/bisexuality? What did they think about the general acceptance of homosexuality in ancient Greece and Rome?

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Why did Harun al-Rashid and Charlemagne have such a seemingly good relationship?

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The Greek gods were commonly believed to reside on Mt. Olympus, did the Roman pantheon have a similar place of residence?

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In 1517 Egypt was conquered by the Ottoman Empire. How complete was this conquest? Did the Mamlukes continue to hold any significant political power in the following centuries?

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[Asking again after no answer] Why did Harun al-Rashid and Charlemagne have such a seemingly good relationship?

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Does the theory that the Roman Empire didn't fall but rather transitioned into something closer to a medieval state have any ground to stand on?

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What were later Christian historians' views on the great men of antiquity's apparent homosexuality/bisexuality? What did they think about the general acceptance of homosexuality in ancient Greece and Rome?	190
Why did Harun al-Rashid and Charlemagne have such a seemingly good relationship?	58
The Greek gods were commonly believed to reside on Mt. Olympus, did the Roman pantheon have a similar place of residence?	38
In 1517 Egypt was conquered by the Ottoman Empire. How complete was this conquest? Did the Mamlukes continue to hold any significant political power in the following centuries?	12
[Asking again after no answer] Why did Harun al-Rashid and Charlemagne have such a seemingly good relationship?	5
Does the theory that the Roman Empire didn't fall but rather transitioned into something closer to a medieval state have any ground to stand on?	4