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How long did it take to build various siege engines like trebuchet and siege towers?

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What kind of duties would the wives of Roman Emperors have?

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Today alchemy is seen as inherently mystical. Was this case or were the mystical aspects an annex similar to the metaphysical interpretations of quantum physics?

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Did any Sub-Saharan Africans serve in the Byzantine Army?

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In a lot of 80s action and sci-fi movies, criminal gangs play a huge role. Why is that?

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Today most stories told in a serial format, be it manga or TV shows, tend to have a supplementary media giving commentary on it. Did the literature of the 19th century, most of it being originally serial have such media associated to it?

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I have heard it said that the Black Death shook people's faith enough that it started the Renaissance. Is this true?

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How did the Nazis view Frederick the Great's apparent homosexuality?

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What criteria did Nazis use to determine who was a Roma or not?

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Secret Service was founded to fight against counterfeiting. Was counterfeiting a more serious crime back in the day?

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How long did it take to build various siege engines like trebuchet and siege towers?	4
What kind of duties would the wives of Roman Emperors have?	4
Today alchemy is seen as inherently mystical. Was this case or were the mystical aspects an annex similar to the metaphysical interpretations of quantum physics?	4
Did any Sub-Saharan Africans serve in the Byzantine Army?	4
In a lot of 80s action and sci-fi movies, criminal gangs play a huge role. Why is that?	4
Today most stories told in a serial format, be it manga or TV shows, tend to have a supplementary media giving commentary on it. Did the literature of the 19th century, most of it being originally serial have such media associated to it?	4
I have heard it said that the Black Death shook people's faith enough that it started the Renaissance. Is this true?	4
How did the Nazis view Frederick the Great's apparent homosexuality?	4
What criteria did Nazis use to determine who was a Roma or not?	4
Secret Service was founded to fight against counterfeiting. Was counterfeiting a more serious crime back in the day?	4