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In the medieval Islamic world, there were several famous skeptical/atheistic writers. Were there equivalents in medieval Europe and what has changed between then and now in the Muslim world?

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When was the Papacy created and how did it gain its current power?

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How did China and India fit Europeans into their systems of racial/caste classification?

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How did Roman Catholic monarchs used to justify going to war against the Pope?

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How much evidence do we have that there actually existed an ancient Celtic holiday called Samhain that was celebrated at the same time of year as Hallowe'en?

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Was Vichy France more of a puppet or a collaborationist regime?

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I've heard the quote "Kill the Indian, save the child" attributed to various historical figures. Did anyone actually sincerely say this or express this sentiment?

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When did China learn about Europe and America?

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How much power did Kaiser Wilhelm II actually have over the German government and how much did his decision-making contribute to the outbreak of the First World War?

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Did Protestant reformers like Martin Luther see themselves as successors to medieval religious leaders like Wycliffe, Savonarola and Jan Hus whom the Catholic Church had declared heretics?

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In the medieval Islamic world, there were several famous skeptical/atheistic writers. Were there equivalents in medieval Europe and what has changed between then and now in the Muslim world?	54
When was the Papacy created and how did it gain its current power?	52
How did China and India fit Europeans into their systems of racial/caste classification?	50
How did Roman Catholic monarchs used to justify going to war against the Pope?	49
How much evidence do we have that there actually existed an ancient Celtic holiday called Samhain that was celebrated at the same time of year as Hallowe'en?	43
Was Vichy France more of a puppet or a collaborationist regime?	37
I've heard the quote "Kill the Indian, save the child" attributed to various historical figures. Did anyone actually sincerely say this or express this sentiment?	37
When did China learn about Europe and America?	34
How much power did Kaiser Wilhelm II actually have over the German government and how much did his decision-making contribute to the outbreak of the First World War?	34
Did Protestant reformers like Martin Luther see themselves as successors to medieval religious leaders like Wycliffe, Savonarola and Jan Hus whom the Catholic Church had declared heretics?	29