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In the Bible, paul is a Roman citizen and thus has special rights. How would the local magistrate know that Paul was indeed a Roman citizen?

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What happened to Persian Christians?

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Why did the French come to be called the French instead of Gauls?

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Why did Capua decline and largely disappear from importance?

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Did Christians ever fight in the armies of medieval Muslim states?

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How plausible is the theory that St Paul/Saul of Tarsus was a family member of king Herod?

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I am a peasant living in Northern Italy in the 8th century, what adjective would I use to describe myself, and what do I call the language I speak?

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Why did none of the ancient Mesopotamian cities survive?

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Why are there no Iranian Christians?

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How were infantry squares formed? How long did it take to get in formation?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
In the Bible, paul is a Roman citizen and thus has special rights. How would the local magistrate know that Paul was indeed a Roman citizen?	348
What happened to Persian Christians?	129
Why did the French come to be called the French instead of Gauls?	106
Why did Capua decline and largely disappear from importance?	35
Did Christians ever fight in the armies of medieval Muslim states?	19
How plausible is the theory that St Paul/Saul of Tarsus was a family member of king Herod?	12
I am a peasant living in Northern Italy in the 8th century, what adjective would I use to describe myself, and what do I call the language I speak?	11
Why did none of the ancient Mesopotamian cities survive?	9
Why are there no Iranian Christians?	9
How were infantry squares formed? How long did it take to get in formation?	8