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Why does it seem like so little is known about pre-colonial era Sub-Saharan Africa?

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Where does the idea of crowns come from?

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What preparations did the Soviets make to reintegrate territory that they took back from the Germans in '42-'45? How long would it take for, say, conscription letters to start going out again?

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A book I'm reading claims that "Habsburg apologists claimed Hercules along with other suitable heroes as Charles [V]'s direct ancestors." Why would a Christian ruler claim a pagan hero as an ancestor?

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What was the quietest time of World War One?

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What was the public's opinion on using nukes in Korea?

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When and what was the first known use of the modern system of counting years (that is, numbering the years off of Jesus's birth)?

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How difficult would it be to go on vacation to Moscow in 1960's era America? What about moving there?

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How would marraige be held if the bride and groom spoke different languages?

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Were any old Confederate officers/soldiers reincorporated in the US Army after the ACW?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why does it seem like so little is known about pre-colonial era Sub-Saharan Africa?	7
Where does the idea of crowns come from?	6
What preparations did the Soviets make to reintegrate territory that they took back from the Germans in '42-'45? How long would it take for, say, conscription letters to start going out again?	5
A book I'm reading claims that "Habsburg apologists claimed Hercules along with other suitable heroes as Charles [V]'s direct ancestors." Why would a Christian ruler claim a pagan hero as an ancestor?	3
What was the quietest time of World War One?	2
What was the public's opinion on using nukes in Korea?	2
When and what was the first known use of the modern system of counting years (that is, numbering the years off of Jesus's birth)?	2
How difficult would it be to go on vacation to Moscow in 1960's era America? What about moving there?	2
How would marraige be held if the bride and groom spoke different languages?	1
Were any old Confederate officers/soldiers reincorporated in the US Army after the ACW?	1