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What misconceptions do various countries have about their own history?

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What equivalents to the Magna Carta existed in other cultures, limiting the powers of the monarch? How were they negotiated and how effective were they?

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What cases are there of captured/declassified/leaked documents significantly changing our understanding of history?

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What types of research can't get published?

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How are historical reenactors seen by professional historians?

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What is the spectrum of professional opinion on the Kennedy assassination?

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What history books are NOT worth reading?

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What insider accounts of the practical side of corruption are out there?

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Were ancient statues painted (or dressed)? What about temples?

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Are any historical figures before the industrial revolution remembered for wealth or business success attained outside of politics?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
What misconceptions do various countries have about their own history?	358
What equivalents to the Magna Carta existed in other cultures, limiting the powers of the monarch? How were they negotiated and how effective were they?	138
What cases are there of captured/declassified/leaked documents significantly changing our understanding of history?	74
What types of research can't get published?	41
How are historical reenactors seen by professional historians?	30
What is the spectrum of professional opinion on the Kennedy assassination?	23
What history books are NOT worth reading?	21
What insider accounts of the practical side of corruption are out there?	8
Were ancient statues painted (or dressed)? What about temples?	6
Are any historical figures before the industrial revolution remembered for wealth or business success attained outside of politics?	2