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How did Brutus and Cassius finance the war against the Second Triumvirate?

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Aside from the remains of the city of Troy, is there any evidence of the Trojan War ever taking place?

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In America, was slavery reserved only for Africans? Could there be slaves of other races? White slaves?

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What was wine like in Classical Roman or Greek times? How does it compare to present day?

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Did any Europeans remain in the Holy Land after the fall of Jerusalem and any subsequent Crusades?

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How much autonomy did the CIA have during The Cold War Years?

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It's 1785, I'm the Captain of a British frigate in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. How do I know my location? How can I figure it out?

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Was reading about the Trial by Ordeal know as Corsned, did it ever actually "work" on anyone?

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How was the US Government funded before the 16th Amendment was ratified?

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Why did the West not colonize China, Japan, and Korea along with the rest of Asian countries such as Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines...etc?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How did Brutus and Cassius finance the war against the Second Triumvirate?	48
Aside from the remains of the city of Troy, is there any evidence of the Trojan War ever taking place?	43
In America, was slavery reserved only for Africans? Could there be slaves of other races? White slaves?	38
What was wine like in Classical Roman or Greek times? How does it compare to present day?	38
Did any Europeans remain in the Holy Land after the fall of Jerusalem and any subsequent Crusades?	29
How much autonomy did the CIA have during The Cold War Years?	27
It's 1785, I'm the Captain of a British frigate in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. How do I know my location? How can I figure it out?	22
Was reading about the Trial by Ordeal know as Corsned, did it ever actually "work" on anyone?	18
How was the US Government funded before the 16th Amendment was ratified?	17
Why did the West not colonize China, Japan, and Korea along with the rest of Asian countries such as Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines...etc?	16