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The tradition of "throat-singing" occurs in both Tuva and Western Mongolia. Where was the technique originally developed, and how closely have the development of techniques in both places been connected? Tell me about the history of throat-singing.

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A girl I know gets indigant every St. Patricks Day, because she believes that St. Patrick conquered Ireland and forcibly converted them, committing genocide against the Pagan druids who lived there. Is this claim accurate? If so, to what extent?

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I just finished reading Marija Gimbutas' book, The Goddesses and Gods of Old Europe. I've heard that some of her ideas are outdated, and are no longer accepted by modern archaeologists. How much of the book can I actually trust?

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Can anyone recommend a good book on Achaemenid Persia?

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Good resources on Mongol successor states/empire after Genghis?

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I'm writing an essay on the mythological history and origins of the Western zodiac, and how those ideas spread from culture to culture. Can anyone point out some accurate resources on this topic for my research?

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The tradition of "throat-singing" occurs in both Tuva and Western Mongolia. Where was the technique originally developed, and how closely have the development of techniques in both places been connected? Tell me about the history of throat-singing.	320
A girl I know gets indigant every St. Patricks Day, because she believes that St. Patrick conquered Ireland and forcibly converted them, committing genocide against the Pagan druids who lived there. Is this claim accurate? If so, to what extent?	168
I just finished reading Marija Gimbutas' book, The Goddesses and Gods of Old Europe. I've heard that some of her ideas are outdated, and are no longer accepted by modern archaeologists. How much of the book can I actually trust?	99
Can anyone recommend a good book on Achaemenid Persia?	7
Good resources on Mongol successor states/empire after Genghis?	2
I'm writing an essay on the mythological history and origins of the Western zodiac, and how those ideas spread from culture to culture. Can anyone point out some accurate resources on this topic for my research?	0