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In the videogame Medieval 2 Total War, you have the possibility to call for a crusade against cities like Cairo and Alexandria in Egypt. How probable was it in real life for the Pope to call for a crusade against such unimportant cities (religiously speaking)?

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Were any Saints ever "unsainted"

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Did the Normans really defend the Seine River against other vikings?

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Why are "other" world wars not considered world wars?

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On board the Titanic or other large transatlantic ships, were the exits from the lower decks (boiler/machine/cargo rooms) located in some watertight compartment and not in all of them?

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In the middle ages (and after), to what extent did the existence of the Pyramids was known In the middle East or else? Did people know what they were used for or when they were built?

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What good sources (books, documentaries, etc) exists about the christianisation of Scandinavia?

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When did leaders stop being in first line in combat?

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Was piracy a thing in New France?

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What's the story dogs on the Titanic? What happened to them when the ship sank?

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In the videogame Medieval 2 Total War, you have the possibility to call for a crusade against cities like Cairo and Alexandria in Egypt. How probable was it in real life for the Pope to call for a crusade against such unimportant cities (religiously speaking)?	4
Were any Saints ever "unsainted"	4
Did the Normans really defend the Seine River against other vikings?	3
Why are "other" world wars not considered world wars?	2
On board the Titanic or other large transatlantic ships, were the exits from the lower decks (boiler/machine/cargo rooms) located in some watertight compartment and not in all of them?	2
In the middle ages (and after), to what extent did the existence of the Pyramids was known In the middle East or else? Did people know what they were used for or when they were built?	2
What good sources (books, documentaries, etc) exists about the christianisation of Scandinavia?	2
When did leaders stop being in first line in combat?	2
Was piracy a thing in New France?	1
What's the story dogs on the Titanic? What happened to them when the ship sank?	1