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Was french magic stronger than Algerian magic? Or in other words, did Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin's magic trick prevent an algerian revolt in the 19th century?

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How accurate is George Orwell's portrayal of the May days and subsequent government crackdown on the POUM?

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What was the role of nobility in the renaissance era italian city states?

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Is there any truth to the claim that the founding fathers smoked hemp?

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How were summary judgements done in regards to pirates in the 17th-18th century?

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Do we know how the slaughter at the battle of cannae affected the soldiers who had to carry it out?

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Is it possible to pinpoint one or several inventions that started the industrial revolution?

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How did societies or areas where big parts of the male population died in war look upon polygami?

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Did the demes in the roman empire organize displays or coreographed support for their sports teams like you see today?

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How far into the extended family would inheritence of a lordship pass before returning to the crown?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Was french magic stronger than Algerian magic? Or in other words, did Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin's magic trick prevent an algerian revolt in the 19th century?	6
How accurate is George Orwell's portrayal of the May days and subsequent government crackdown on the POUM?	5
What was the role of nobility in the renaissance era italian city states?	4
Is there any truth to the claim that the founding fathers smoked hemp?	4
How were summary judgements done in regards to pirates in the 17th-18th century?	2
Do we know how the slaughter at the battle of cannae affected the soldiers who had to carry it out?	2
Is it possible to pinpoint one or several inventions that started the industrial revolution?	2
How did societies or areas where big parts of the male population died in war look upon polygami?	2
Did the demes in the roman empire organize displays or coreographed support for their sports teams like you see today?	2
How far into the extended family would inheritence of a lordship pass before returning to the crown?	1