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What was Robespierre’s vision of Government? What would a “successful” end to the Rein of Terror looked like to him ?

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What is the historical significance of Rasputin? Is he an overrated figure or did he have legitimate influence over Nicholas II?

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During the European Witch hunts where there woman who identified with a “witch culture” and thought they actually served the devil? What did they do?

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Is there any historical documentation of the Viking Blood Eagle execution?

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I’m a five year old growing up in 1940’s USSR, what would my experiences be?

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What was Marijuana consumption/ cultivation like in 19th century America?

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What was Nixon like as president? Was he generally supported pre-watergate? After seeing his list of accomplishments I can’t help but to wonder.

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Everyone knows about the use of African slaves during the 17th, 18th, and 19th century, particularly in the western colonies and later United States. Were there other forms of ethnic based slavery in other parts of the world during this time?

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Were there any similarities between the religious world views of Gaul at the time of Caesar and the early medieval Vikings?

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Is there any known recorded instances of German combat deaths due to armed Jewish refugees who where hiding out?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
What was Robespierre’s vision of Government? What would a “successful” end to the Rein of Terror looked like to him ?	363
What is the historical significance of Rasputin? Is he an overrated figure or did he have legitimate influence over Nicholas II?	63
During the European Witch hunts where there woman who identified with a “witch culture” and thought they actually served the devil? What did they do?	21
Is there any historical documentation of the Viking Blood Eagle execution?	7
I’m a five year old growing up in 1940’s USSR, what would my experiences be?	6
What was Marijuana consumption/ cultivation like in 19th century America?	3
What was Nixon like as president? Was he generally supported pre-watergate? After seeing his list of accomplishments I can’t help but to wonder.	2
Everyone knows about the use of African slaves during the 17th, 18th, and 19th century, particularly in the western colonies and later United States. Were there other forms of ethnic based slavery in other parts of the world during this time?	2
Were there any similarities between the religious world views of Gaul at the time of Caesar and the early medieval Vikings?	2
Is there any known recorded instances of German combat deaths due to armed Jewish refugees who where hiding out?	1