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How far back can you adjust for inflation before the nature of money changes and it stops making sense?

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Why was Italy a Great Power in the 19th Century, and why has it declined so much?

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What is a good book about the historical Fur Trade and how it shaped Modern History?

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What developments were made in Europe in the 1st century CE that dispel the notion of the 'Dark Ages?'

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What did it mean for the Western Roman Empire to collapse?

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When was the first murder with a firearm?

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What is the largest political entity that has ever existed throughout history?

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Do records survive of the names of any of Genghis Khan's horses? Did he have a favourite horse?

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People in media often refer to much needed help as 'the cavalry' arriving. Why was cavalry so good as reinforcement to deserve this, and where has this saying come from?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How far back can you adjust for inflation before the nature of money changes and it stops making sense?	281
Why was Italy a Great Power in the 19th Century, and why has it declined so much?	31
What is a good book about the historical Fur Trade and how it shaped Modern History?	25
What developments were made in Europe in the 1st century CE that dispel the notion of the 'Dark Ages?'	10
What did it mean for the Western Roman Empire to collapse?	9
When was the first murder with a firearm?	4
What is the largest political entity that has ever existed throughout history?	2
Do records survive of the names of any of Genghis Khan's horses? Did he have a favourite horse?	1
People in media often refer to much needed help as 'the cavalry' arriving. Why was cavalry so good as reinforcement to deserve this, and where has this saying come from?	1