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During the Punic Wars, Rome and her allies lost tens of thousands of troops in various battles but were always able to field yet more troops and fight on. What happened so that by 378, the Romans had such a hard time recovering from a single battle even though the empire was so much bigger?	2614
It's feudal times, and the heir to the kingdom of France is getting married. As one of his minor counts I am invited to the festivities. What gift do I bring, what does my dinner table look like in terms of food and guests, and are there any do's and don'ts to remember?	467
Why were Roman Emperors so susceptible to assassination?	265
In the Bible, Babylon has a pretty bad reputation. Was this shared by other civilizations in the area? If so, was this reputation deserved?	210
Were there any public debates between Catholics and Protestants after Luther had kicked things off? If so, where were these held, and how well-informed would the general public be about these debates and their arguments?	196
When would the equipment of a Late Empire Roman soldier (i.e. ~400 C.E) have become obsolete?	89
In the Roman Empire, there were quite a few mad emperors, like Caligula, or Elagabulus. Why were there no kings like this in the Middle Ages? What changed that prevented leaders like this?	27
When did Europeans begin banning private ownership of guns, and why?	23
After WW1, the Germans in particular felt the terms of the peace were too punishing. How does the peace treaty compare to for example the peace made with France after the Napoleonic wars?	22
The ancient source note the crowds cheered when Caesar refused a crown. Do the source say anything on the crowds when Augustus became the first emperor less than 20 years later?	20

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