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Just how important was Gustavus Adolphus in military history? What were his major innovations in the art of war?

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A central conceit of the film Master & Commander is the disguising of HMS Surprise as a whaler. Could a 6th Rate Ship of the Line really be made to look like anything other than what it is?

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What is actually known about William Wallace?

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AMA: Medieval Arms, Armor, and Military Equipment; 535-1453 CE

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Why do so many white American families have very long traditions of claiming Native American ancestry?

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Why did so many old and formerly prestigious western companies fail in the 1970s?

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Why was Winston Churchill such a firm and early opponent to the Nazi regime?

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To what extent was northern Europe impoverished and undeveloped under the Roman Empire? Did the region become noticeably poorer after the collapse of the Western Roman Empire?

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Why do modern historians consistently attempt to smear Boromir, Captain-General of Gondor?

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Have rape, gang violence, and dealing in contraband always been widespread in the American prison system, or did these phenomena develop in the 20th century?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Just how important was Gustavus Adolphus in military history? What were his major innovations in the art of war?	514
A central conceit of the film Master & Commander is the disguising of HMS Surprise as a whaler. Could a 6th Rate Ship of the Line really be made to look like anything other than what it is?	339
What is actually known about William Wallace?	328
AMA: Medieval Arms, Armor, and Military Equipment; 535-1453 CE	297
Why do so many white American families have very long traditions of claiming Native American ancestry?	290
Why did so many old and formerly prestigious western companies fail in the 1970s?	265
Why was Winston Churchill such a firm and early opponent to the Nazi regime?	192
To what extent was northern Europe impoverished and undeveloped under the Roman Empire? Did the region become noticeably poorer after the collapse of the Western Roman Empire?	144
Why do modern historians consistently attempt to smear Boromir, Captain-General of Gondor?	140
Have rape, gang violence, and dealing in contraband always been widespread in the American prison system, or did these phenomena develop in the 20th century?	136