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Was the "flexibility" of Jewish sacrificial rituals unusual in Bronze Age religions (or later ones, if applicable, eg. Greek/Roman rituals)?

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The popular image of Medieval Europe features intrigue, espionage, assassinations, and other shady dealings. How accurate is this? Was there an "industry" for these kinds of services? Was it reflected in rulership---for example, was there a "court spymaster?"

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Many Americans like to say that the US was founded as a Christian nation. When was the first significant non-Christian movement?

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Can existing vizzes be applied to new data?

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I've heard that the "Ashtaroth" and "groves" of the Old Testament involved sexual "fertility rites." Is that accurate, or just sensational slander?

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Did other cultures have analogues to European castles? If so, how were they designed? If not, why were they unnecessary?

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When medieval armies made a camp, did they erect temporary defenses? What did these look like? How did they compare to the fortifications Roman camps featured?

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De Re Militari and other military sources indicate that livestock were brought within the city walls during sieges. Where were they kept in such confined spaces, and how were they cared for?

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Open-world "demigod" RPG?

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How common were Medieval elections for monarchs?

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Was the "flexibility" of Jewish sacrificial rituals unusual in Bronze Age religions (or later ones, if applicable, eg. Greek/Roman rituals)?	8	AskHistorians
The popular image of Medieval Europe features intrigue, espionage, assassinations, and other shady dealings. How accurate is this? Was there an "industry" for these kinds of services? Was it reflected in rulership---for example, was there a "court spymaster?"	7	AskHistorians
Many Americans like to say that the US was founded as a Christian nation. When was the first significant non-Christian movement?	6	AskHistorians
Can existing vizzes be applied to new data?	6	tableau
I've heard that the "Ashtaroth" and "groves" of the Old Testament involved sexual "fertility rites." Is that accurate, or just sensational slander?	5	AskHistorians
Did other cultures have analogues to European castles? If so, how were they designed? If not, why were they unnecessary?	5	AskHistorians
When medieval armies made a camp, did they erect temporary defenses? What did these look like? How did they compare to the fortifications Roman camps featured?	4	AskHistorians
De Re Militari and other military sources indicate that livestock were brought within the city walls during sieges. Where were they kept in such confined spaces, and how were they cared for?	4	AskHistorians
Open-world "demigod" RPG?	4	ShouldIbuythisgame
How common were Medieval elections for monarchs?	3	AskHistorians