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Is it true that lending was prohibited among Christians during the Middle Ages, thus making Jews the only ones able to do it?

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What was the importance of the Star Chamber in England's history, and what made it differ from other courts?

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Were Tudor monarchs (e.g. Henry VIII) able to have people executed at will? Or were there limits for who and when they could do this?

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Are there any giant statues similar to the Colossus of Rhodes, specifically from the medieval European era?

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How significant has Christiniaty been in shaping the moral and ethical landscape of the West?

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Have polytheistic religions generally been more tolerant than monotheistic ones?

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How accurate is the view of Sir Isaac Newton as a terrible person?

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How would a typical army during the High Middle Ages fare against a Roman legion during Trajan?

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Was the Roman Empire as religiously tolerant as often portrayed?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Is it true that lending was prohibited among Christians during the Middle Ages, thus making Jews the only ones able to do it?	17
What was the importance of the Star Chamber in England's history, and what made it differ from other courts?	14
Were Tudor monarchs (e.g. Henry VIII) able to have people executed at will? Or were there limits for who and when they could do this?	10
Are there any giant statues similar to the Colossus of Rhodes, specifically from the medieval European era?	6
How significant has Christiniaty been in shaping the moral and ethical landscape of the West?	4
Have polytheistic religions generally been more tolerant than monotheistic ones?	1
How accurate is the view of Sir Isaac Newton as a terrible person?	1
How would a typical army during the High Middle Ages fare against a Roman legion during Trajan?	1
Was the Roman Empire as religiously tolerant as often portrayed?	1