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In the British Empire, how did "knight" go from a military title, to an honor given to great artists?

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Where did the idea that J. Edgar Hoover cross-dressed begin? Is there any evidence to support it? Is it purely a bit of American pop-culture fiction?

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What processes made Damascus steel unique in the 12th-13th centuries CE? What price would a Damascus steel knife or sword command, compared to a typical European knife or sword? How would it compare to Toledo steel, or Scandinavian pattern-forged blades?

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What units of measurement did the Scandinavians ca. 800-1000 CE use? Or the Celts, or Slavs for that matter?

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Which cities were best known for developing armor technology in Europe and the Near East between 1250-1550 CE?

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How long before the Gambino crime family, would have become the Gotti crime family? Would the change in name happen at all? I know it's not matter of going to the County Clerk's office and filling out some paperwork, so would these "Families" ever change names?

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How instrumental was Conan the Cimmerian really in staving off the advancement of the Picts?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
In the British Empire, how did "knight" go from a military title, to an honor given to great artists?	215
Where did the idea that J. Edgar Hoover cross-dressed begin? Is there any evidence to support it? Is it purely a bit of American pop-culture fiction?	195
What processes made Damascus steel unique in the 12th-13th centuries CE? What price would a Damascus steel knife or sword command, compared to a typical European knife or sword? How would it compare to Toledo steel, or Scandinavian pattern-forged blades?	149
What units of measurement did the Scandinavians ca. 800-1000 CE use? Or the Celts, or Slavs for that matter?	13
Which cities were best known for developing armor technology in Europe and the Near East between 1250-1550 CE?	9
How long before the Gambino crime family, would have become the Gotti crime family? Would the change in name happen at all? I know it's not matter of going to the County Clerk's office and filling out some paperwork, so would these "Families" ever change names?	5
How instrumental was Conan the Cimmerian really in staving off the advancement of the Picts?	0