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Why was the sling used so much in ancient warfare, but not during the Middle Ages?

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Why was Italian leadership so poor in WW2?

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When did biblical literalism become popular, and is it true that current creationist views are historically recent phenomena?

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What is the story of early civilization in China?

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What factors made Germany such an economic powerhouse in the first half of the twentieth century?

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Was there any recorded 'religious extremism' in Old, European and Mediterranean paganism?

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Why didn’t aboriginal Australians produce a large civilization?

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What did ancient Roman trade look like?

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Who had more of an impact on history, Alexander the Great or Genghis Khan?

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How did the Shi’a come to believe the caliph must be descendants of the prophet?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why was the sling used so much in ancient warfare, but not during the Middle Ages?	175
Why was Italian leadership so poor in WW2?	8
When did biblical literalism become popular, and is it true that current creationist views are historically recent phenomena?	6
What is the story of early civilization in China?	5
What factors made Germany such an economic powerhouse in the first half of the twentieth century?	2
Was there any recorded 'religious extremism' in Old, European and Mediterranean paganism?	2
Why didn’t aboriginal Australians produce a large civilization?	1
What did ancient Roman trade look like?	1
Who had more of an impact on history, Alexander the Great or Genghis Khan?	1
How did the Shi’a come to believe the caliph must be descendants of the prophet?	0