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What did the Russians know of Siberia before the 1580s? Why were they so keen on expanding into it?

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How did Napoleon ensure stability in the area that he has conquered so rapidly?

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Similarities/differences between the systems of human sacrifice in the Inca/Aztec Empire?

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Why was the Soviet army able to win against the Kwantung Army in 1938-39, but was incompetent in the Winter War 1 year later?

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Question about the effectiveness of mail armour against arrows

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Was medieval sieging different for cities than for castles?

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I am Isabella of Castile / Eleanor of Aquitane / any other powerful medieval queen, how much power do I wield over my husband?

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Good books on the Baltic Crusades?

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How effective was mail armour against arrows and sword stabbing?

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What made Suleiman the Magnificent such a revered monarch?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
What did the Russians know of Siberia before the 1580s? Why were they so keen on expanding into it?	1031
How did Napoleon ensure stability in the area that he has conquered so rapidly?	414
Similarities/differences between the systems of human sacrifice in the Inca/Aztec Empire?	61
Why was the Soviet army able to win against the Kwantung Army in 1938-39, but was incompetent in the Winter War 1 year later?	35
Question about the effectiveness of mail armour against arrows	29
Was medieval sieging different for cities than for castles?	23
I am Isabella of Castile / Eleanor of Aquitane / any other powerful medieval queen, how much power do I wield over my husband?	22
Good books on the Baltic Crusades?	16
How effective was mail armour against arrows and sword stabbing?	14
What made Suleiman the Magnificent such a revered monarch?	13