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Why was the Venetian Navy so dominant in the 15 / 16 / 17th centuries? Why were the Ottomans unable to land an invasion force and take the city of Venice?

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Why did the Horse Archer not become universally adopted in Europe?

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Why did Marc Anthony loose the Battle of Actium?

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Why did the British paint targets onto their WWI era aircraft?

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When did the practice of deciding a battle with a duel end?

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What historical factors made Universities such as Oxford or Cambridge so successful?

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Do the British Royals still hold power? How much power do they actually hold?

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When was the last time a battle was settled with a duel?

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Are there any historical examples of successfully restoring political stability to a nation as fragmented as Iraq?

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Is devastating warfare (which primarily affects men) correlated with women's rights and gender equality?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why was the Venetian Navy so dominant in the 15 / 16 / 17th centuries? Why were the Ottomans unable to land an invasion force and take the city of Venice?	115
Why did the Horse Archer not become universally adopted in Europe?	31
Why did Marc Anthony loose the Battle of Actium?	14
Why did the British paint targets onto their WWI era aircraft?	13
When did the practice of deciding a battle with a duel end?	4
What historical factors made Universities such as Oxford or Cambridge so successful?	2
Do the British Royals still hold power? How much power do they actually hold?	2
When was the last time a battle was settled with a duel?	1
Are there any historical examples of successfully restoring political stability to a nation as fragmented as Iraq?	1
Is devastating warfare (which primarily affects men) correlated with women's rights and gender equality?	0