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Is it true that the Russian Empire sought to reconquer Istanbul/Constantinople during the Crimean War and WW1, as it the empire viewed itself as the strongest and legitimate successor to Byzantium?

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What was Sweden’s role and involvement during the First Barbary War?

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What kind of effects would be had on the hair of the Vikings (who have been said to bleach blond/white of their hair colours)?

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According to the cited pages on Wikipedia, the 8th US President Martin Van Buren was an abolitionist, however, his father had owned several slaves. Is it known why and how Martin came to become an abolitionist, despite his upbringing?

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How were British North American colonial militia units organized during the wars of the mid-to-late 18th century? How were the men recruited, assigned their ranks, their arms, and so on?

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What is the history of bail in relation to imprisonment? How long has bailing oneself out/being bailed out under the conditions of appearing for court sentencing been a concept, and what are the origins of this practice?

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How did the invading Normans transport their many horses across the English Channel?

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What would a late medieval/early modern European collar maker’s life be like?

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What were the standards and expectations of facial hair stylization for Roman men back during the era of the late Republic/early Empire?

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Why was the Royal Family so opposed to Wallis Simpson as a former divorcee?

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Is it true that the Russian Empire sought to reconquer Istanbul/Constantinople during the Crimean War and WW1, as it the empire viewed itself as the strongest and legitimate successor to Byzantium?	2
What was Sweden’s role and involvement during the First Barbary War?	2
What kind of effects would be had on the hair of the Vikings (who have been said to bleach blond/white of their hair colours)?	2
According to the cited pages on Wikipedia, the 8th US President Martin Van Buren was an abolitionist, however, his father had owned several slaves. Is it known why and how Martin came to become an abolitionist, despite his upbringing?	2
How were British North American colonial militia units organized during the wars of the mid-to-late 18th century? How were the men recruited, assigned their ranks, their arms, and so on?	2
What is the history of bail in relation to imprisonment? How long has bailing oneself out/being bailed out under the conditions of appearing for court sentencing been a concept, and what are the origins of this practice?	2
How did the invading Normans transport their many horses across the English Channel?	2
What would a late medieval/early modern European collar maker’s life be like?	2
What were the standards and expectations of facial hair stylization for Roman men back during the era of the late Republic/early Empire?	2
Why was the Royal Family so opposed to Wallis Simpson as a former divorcee?	2