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How prevalent was suicide amongst slaves in America up until slavery was outlawed?

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What written languages existed in Russia before Cyrillic Russian? How much did they contribute to its development?

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I am a member of the British Iceni tribe in A.D. 61. What would I think about a woman (Boudica) leading our open rebellion against the Romans?

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Is there any historical reason why we say "The Ukraine" as opposed to, simply, "Ukraine?"

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How effective were camel-mounted cavalry troops in battle?

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Throughout the history of Islam, were there any popular heretical movements? If so, how were they dealt with?

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A Catholic historian recently claimed that "The Catholic Church as an institution had almost nothing to do with [the Inquisition]." Is this true? (Full article inside)

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My brother claims that the first recorded instance of humans foundering themselves is Napoleon's troops in Russia. Is this true?

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Were slaves ever traded through the Silk Road?

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Pre-First Wave Feminism, were there any significant movements calling for women's equality? How were they received?

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How prevalent was suicide amongst slaves in America up until slavery was outlawed?	146
What written languages existed in Russia before Cyrillic Russian? How much did they contribute to its development?	97
I am a member of the British Iceni tribe in A.D. 61. What would I think about a woman (Boudica) leading our open rebellion against the Romans?	39
Is there any historical reason why we say "The Ukraine" as opposed to, simply, "Ukraine?"	20
How effective were camel-mounted cavalry troops in battle?	16
Throughout the history of Islam, were there any popular heretical movements? If so, how were they dealt with?	7
A Catholic historian recently claimed that "The Catholic Church as an institution had almost nothing to do with [the Inquisition]." Is this true? (Full article inside)	7
My brother claims that the first recorded instance of humans foundering themselves is Napoleon's troops in Russia. Is this true?	5
Were slaves ever traded through the Silk Road?	5
Pre-First Wave Feminism, were there any significant movements calling for women's equality? How were they received?	5