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Apparently Bohemond of Taranto, the hero/villain of the First Crusade, was actually named Mark. With “Bohemond” being a nickname derived from a legendary giant. What giant? And is this whole situation not extremely unusual?

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I have seen it stated that Western Roman Emperor Gratian was deified after death, this seems odd as he was a devout Christian. Is it true? And if so, why?

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What is the origin of the trope of the "magic mirror" as it appears in Snow White?

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Why was Philip IV of Spain called the Planet King? When I’ve seen the nickname given, it seems to be connected to extravagance, but I don’t get the connection.

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What is the history of the omnipresent celebrity reactions on Japanese television programs?

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Is there any consensus on the actual number of Japanese casualties during the 2nd Sino-Japanese War?

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What is the history of Soka Gakkai/Komeito, the religious organization and political party that has played a prominent role in Japanese politics for decades?

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Why did Republican France’s Sister Republics (client states) have such ridiculous names

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What is the general historical consensus on the 30 September Movement attempted coup in Indonesia that paved the way for the rise of Suharto?

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Is there much historical basis for the stereotypical portrayal of Chinese men wearing what appear to be tiny glasses?

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Apparently Bohemond of Taranto, the hero/villain of the First Crusade, was actually named Mark. With “Bohemond” being a nickname derived from a legendary giant. What giant? And is this whole situation not extremely unusual?	4
I have seen it stated that Western Roman Emperor Gratian was deified after death, this seems odd as he was a devout Christian. Is it true? And if so, why?	4
What is the origin of the trope of the "magic mirror" as it appears in Snow White?	4
Why was Philip IV of Spain called the Planet King? When I’ve seen the nickname given, it seems to be connected to extravagance, but I don’t get the connection.	3
What is the history of the omnipresent celebrity reactions on Japanese television programs?	3
Is there any consensus on the actual number of Japanese casualties during the 2nd Sino-Japanese War?	2
What is the history of Soka Gakkai/Komeito, the religious organization and political party that has played a prominent role in Japanese politics for decades?	1
Why did Republican France’s Sister Republics (client states) have such ridiculous names	1
What is the general historical consensus on the 30 September Movement attempted coup in Indonesia that paved the way for the rise of Suharto?	1
Is there much historical basis for the stereotypical portrayal of Chinese men wearing what appear to be tiny glasses?	1