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Some modern Muslims cite the Crusades as early examples of Christian/European colonialism, imperialism, and barbarism that continue today. Does this argument make sense?	0	AskHistorians
When and how did "liberal" become a pejorative? Did the word lose its original meaning and simply came to represent whatever undesirable political beliefs a person might have?	0	AskHistorians
The Popes restored/changed the interior of the Pantheon and turned it into a church. Given that it's been so highly altered, would historians still object to the exterior being restored to its original state as well?	0	AskHistorians
Did many British troops, commanders, or members of parliament go on record opposing British suppression of the Revolutionary War? Were significant parts of the British government against the war?	0	AskHistorians
I've heard it argued that the heavily-armored hoplite phalanx of the Greeks wasn't actually invented until well after the Persian wars. If this is the case, what explains the victory of inexperienced Greek militias over the numerically-superiors Persians at Marathon and Plataea?	0	AskHistorians
The campaign for US prohibition was seen as a left wing cause. Now, campaigns removing the last local limitations on alcohol are seen as left wing causes. Should we take this to mean that the left/right dichotomy is value neutral and is simply based around defending/opposing the current status quo?	0	AskHistorians
How strong is the connection between ancient Japanese ninjas and modern ninjitsu organizations, such as the "Bujinkan?"	0	AskHistorians
How did Americans feel about the Federal government usurping state power and the eroding sovereignty of US states during the 20th century? Was there a huge backlash, or was it a welcome evolution?	0	AskHistorians
I'm an open-minded European nobleman in 1,000 A.D. I've seen vikings use their axes to savage effect, as well as my fellow nobles showing off some fine swordplay. I want to have the most effective "sidearm" I can get. What do I choose?	0	AskHistorians
Has the growing acceptance of alcohol & drug addiction as a disease one is afflicted with rather than a moral failing that should be shamed correlated with an increase in the prevalence of these addictions?	0	AskHistorians

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