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When/why did "Thorn" (þ) and "Eth" (ð) fall into out of use in the English language?

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Do we know how the Norse-Gaels of the 9th century dressed? Was it wildly different from neighbouring cultures?

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When were the last Latin-speaking communities in Britain assimilated?

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Were there ever plans for a black state (independent or otherwise) in North America?

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Could there have been any pagans among William the Conquerer's invasion force?

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Any recommendations for books on late Jōmon/early Yayoi periods?

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Looking for a book on the Crovan dynasty and the Kingdom of Mann And The Isles

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To what extent was there a Norse presence in Brittany? How long were they there, and how much power did they hold?

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A question about the Ulfberht swords.

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What was the difference between Chiefs and Earls in 9th-10th century British Isles and Scandinavia?

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When/why did "Thorn" (þ) and "Eth" (ð) fall into out of use in the English language?	18
Do we know how the Norse-Gaels of the 9th century dressed? Was it wildly different from neighbouring cultures?	17
When were the last Latin-speaking communities in Britain assimilated?	16
Were there ever plans for a black state (independent or otherwise) in North America?	15
Could there have been any pagans among William the Conquerer's invasion force?	14
Any recommendations for books on late Jōmon/early Yayoi periods?	13
Looking for a book on the Crovan dynasty and the Kingdom of Mann And The Isles	13
To what extent was there a Norse presence in Brittany? How long were they there, and how much power did they hold?	13
A question about the Ulfberht swords.	12
What was the difference between Chiefs and Earls in 9th-10th century British Isles and Scandinavia?	11