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The Ptolemies moved their capital from inland Memphis to coastal Alexandria. What advantages did the new capital give them that made the move a logical one?

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We're told the "Five Good Emperors," of Rome chose their successors based on ability. But were their options limited to those who were at least distantly related to them by blood?

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Were there operational urban baths remaining in the Byzantine Empire when the Turks conquered it?

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What percentage of the US adult white male population could vote at the start of the country? How long did it take to expand the voting rolls to all adult white males, and why was this done?

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Were any monarchs expected to be poor rulers, but ended up being great ones?

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Did Native Americans in Texas rely on controlled burns of their forests, as those out east did, to support the animals and tree species they wanted?

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Did any companies buck the trend of the Great Depression and have their stock value significantly increased? Which ones, and what was their strategy?

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Roman frequently exiled their citizens - what sources of money or support could they draw on in their new remote homes?

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Have building construction standards in the United States declined or improved since the 1800s?

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US Civil War soldiers appear to have been immensely physically active. What were they eating, and how many calories did they consume?

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The Ptolemies moved their capital from inland Memphis to coastal Alexandria. What advantages did the new capital give them that made the move a logical one?	2	AskHistorians
We're told the "Five Good Emperors," of Rome chose their successors based on ability. But were their options limited to those who were at least distantly related to them by blood?	2	AskHistorians
Were there operational urban baths remaining in the Byzantine Empire when the Turks conquered it?	2	AskHistorians
What percentage of the US adult white male population could vote at the start of the country? How long did it take to expand the voting rolls to all adult white males, and why was this done?	2	AskHistorians
Were any monarchs expected to be poor rulers, but ended up being great ones?	2	AskHistorians
Did Native Americans in Texas rely on controlled burns of their forests, as those out east did, to support the animals and tree species they wanted?	2	AskHistorians
Did any companies buck the trend of the Great Depression and have their stock value significantly increased? Which ones, and what was their strategy?	2	AskHistorians
Roman frequently exiled their citizens - what sources of money or support could they draw on in their new remote homes?	2	AskHistorians
Have building construction standards in the United States declined or improved since the 1800s?	2	AskHistorians
US Civil War soldiers appear to have been immensely physically active. What were they eating, and how many calories did they consume?	2	AskHistorians