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As a typical sailor in the 1700s, what sort of ship would be best to sail with?

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What were early (pre-gunpowder) coastal/anti-ship fortifications like in Europe?

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Was the mortality rate of medieval epidemics as high for nobility as it was for commoners?

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Did Finland ever try to capture or occupy Russian territory from the Soviet Union during World War 2?

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How much local autonomy/power did regional governors in the Roman Empire have?

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How did metallurgy and material sciences progress during the Middle Ages?

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What caused the Renaissance to start when it did?

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How often were freighters/transport ships able to survive a torpedo hit in the Battle of the Atlantic?

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Why was HMS Hood the pride of the Royal Navy?

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What factors played into the Renaissance occurring when it did?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
As a typical sailor in the 1700s, what sort of ship would be best to sail with?	184
What were early (pre-gunpowder) coastal/anti-ship fortifications like in Europe?	172
Was the mortality rate of medieval epidemics as high for nobility as it was for commoners?	8
Did Finland ever try to capture or occupy Russian territory from the Soviet Union during World War 2?	7
How much local autonomy/power did regional governors in the Roman Empire have?	6
How did metallurgy and material sciences progress during the Middle Ages?	3
What caused the Renaissance to start when it did?	3
How often were freighters/transport ships able to survive a torpedo hit in the Battle of the Atlantic?	2
Why was HMS Hood the pride of the Royal Navy?	2
What factors played into the Renaissance occurring when it did?	1