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When had the idea of law being above the ruler had formed in Europe/Asia?

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What was the practical difference between Napoleonic Imperial rule and Ancien Regime? Was it just the same monarchy with a different name?

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Imagine average modern person (no labor skills, no knowledge of Latin) being sold on slave market in Rome 1CE. What is his likely fate?

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Western European Feudalism. Have a lack of male children damaged the authority of a prince on itself? Or were they just concerned about what happens after their death?

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USSR and China claimed to be friendly with the West but had a very different relationship with USA in the 70's and 80's. Was USSR less successful diplomatically or was confrontation intentional?

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When had Giordano Bruno became a symbol of struggle between science and religion?

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At the time when first James Bond books and movies came out where they considered serious?

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Do we have any examples of nations thinking they have their "golden age" right now as opposed to some mythical past?

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Why did Europeans used grey wigs in 18 century?

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At what point in history has close combat weapons lost their importance in military?

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When had the idea of law being above the ruler had formed in Europe/Asia?	2
What was the practical difference between Napoleonic Imperial rule and Ancien Regime? Was it just the same monarchy with a different name?	2
Imagine average modern person (no labor skills, no knowledge of Latin) being sold on slave market in Rome 1CE. What is his likely fate?	2
Western European Feudalism. Have a lack of male children damaged the authority of a prince on itself? Or were they just concerned about what happens after their death?	2
USSR and China claimed to be friendly with the West but had a very different relationship with USA in the 70's and 80's. Was USSR less successful diplomatically or was confrontation intentional?	2
When had Giordano Bruno became a symbol of struggle between science and religion?	1
At the time when first James Bond books and movies came out where they considered serious?	1
Do we have any examples of nations thinking they have their "golden age" right now as opposed to some mythical past?	1
Why did Europeans used grey wigs in 18 century?	1
At what point in history has close combat weapons lost their importance in military?	1