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Is there any historical reasoning or precedent for Richard III to be buried in Leicester instead of York?

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Just a quick fact check for a conversation I'm having: was most of the sugar from West Indies plantations refined into white sugar in Britain or at the plantations?

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"The Incident" is cited as a major reason for the breakdown of the relationship between Charles I and Scotland in 1641, is this accurate and do we know if Charles had any knowledge of the plot?

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Is George Catlin's descripton of the Okipa ceremony of the Mandan/Numakiki people considered accurate?

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German Banks in the 16th century

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What is the current verdict on the alleged massacres in Ireland under Cromwell?

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Nile mosaic of Palestrina, opinions on the apparent presence of dinosaurs in this and other Ancient art?

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When do you think Britain became a nation state?

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Did some Ancient Greeks not beleive in the literal truth of Ancient Greek myth and/or were atheists? Need help finding sources.

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How did knights in plate fight in battle?

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Is there any historical reasoning or precedent for Richard III to be buried in Leicester instead of York?	9
Just a quick fact check for a conversation I'm having: was most of the sugar from West Indies plantations refined into white sugar in Britain or at the plantations?	8
"The Incident" is cited as a major reason for the breakdown of the relationship between Charles I and Scotland in 1641, is this accurate and do we know if Charles had any knowledge of the plot?	8
Is George Catlin's descripton of the Okipa ceremony of the Mandan/Numakiki people considered accurate?	7
German Banks in the 16th century	6
What is the current verdict on the alleged massacres in Ireland under Cromwell?	6
Nile mosaic of Palestrina, opinions on the apparent presence of dinosaurs in this and other Ancient art?	5
When do you think Britain became a nation state?	5
Did some Ancient Greeks not beleive in the literal truth of Ancient Greek myth and/or were atheists? Need help finding sources.	4
How did knights in plate fight in battle?	4