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Do we know anything of large scale Native American battles in the pre-Columbian era?

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Now that we can use genetic material to map population shifts and historical contact (intermingling) what has been the most startling revelations?

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What happened in Mongolia proper after the reign of Kublai Khan in China ended?

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What was the reaction from the theological world regarding guns, rifles and other gunpowder weapons when they first became widespread?

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Baseball and football have their roots in the late 19th century in the United States. Were there any sports, leagues or variations on current games that didn't work out?

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Were there descriptions of the Kabba Stone in Europe, India or China prior to the rise of Islam?

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On my father's side, my family line is German from present-day Romania. What can you tell me of the Danube Swabians of that particular area?

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What was the extent of Mongolia's role in World War II?

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What came before Christian (and later Islamic) orthodoxy in Ethiopia?

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Is there any evidence of cultural diffusion specifically from Neanderthals to human ancestors?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Do we know anything of large scale Native American battles in the pre-Columbian era?	1627
Now that we can use genetic material to map population shifts and historical contact (intermingling) what has been the most startling revelations?	215
What happened in Mongolia proper after the reign of Kublai Khan in China ended?	58
What was the reaction from the theological world regarding guns, rifles and other gunpowder weapons when they first became widespread?	19
Baseball and football have their roots in the late 19th century in the United States. Were there any sports, leagues or variations on current games that didn't work out?	15
Were there descriptions of the Kabba Stone in Europe, India or China prior to the rise of Islam?	9
On my father's side, my family line is German from present-day Romania. What can you tell me of the Danube Swabians of that particular area?	7
What was the extent of Mongolia's role in World War II?	6
What came before Christian (and later Islamic) orthodoxy in Ethiopia?	5
Is there any evidence of cultural diffusion specifically from Neanderthals to human ancestors?	5