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When and why did "mercenary" become such a rare profession?

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Did the Vikings ever try to impose their faith on the people they conquered?

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Why were none of Alexander's successor kingdoms able to defeat Rome?

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What did the Scythians really look/dress like?

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Why did the Diadochi (Alexander's generals and successors) turn on each other so quickly and easily?

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Who were the Russians on the Western Front of WW1?

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How many non-Spartans participated in the Spartan agoge?

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What happened beyond the Roman frontier in the war between Germanic/Slavic Tribes and the Huns and other nomads?

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How "Greek" were the Macedonians in the time of Phillip II and Alexander up to the Roman conquest in 168BC?

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What would have happened if the Vikings resisted Christianisation and were successful?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
When and why did "mercenary" become such a rare profession?	168
Did the Vikings ever try to impose their faith on the people they conquered?	148
Why were none of Alexander's successor kingdoms able to defeat Rome?	88
What did the Scythians really look/dress like?	24
Why did the Diadochi (Alexander's generals and successors) turn on each other so quickly and easily?	17
Who were the Russians on the Western Front of WW1?	7
How many non-Spartans participated in the Spartan agoge?	7
What happened beyond the Roman frontier in the war between Germanic/Slavic Tribes and the Huns and other nomads?	7
How "Greek" were the Macedonians in the time of Phillip II and Alexander up to the Roman conquest in 168BC?	6
What would have happened if the Vikings resisted Christianisation and were successful?	3