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I want to learn more about the gradual transition between orchestral compositions that went on for hours and the ~3 minute songs that we are used to these days.

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Why was the German army so convinced that civilian reprisals were a useful tool during both World Wars? Did this ever actually work in their favor in the past?

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Why did each region of Yugoslavia have its own military at the start of the Yugoslavian wars?

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Did Mussolini really try to ban pasta? Was there a practical reason behind wanting people to eat risotto?

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Reading suggestions for the Russian Revolution that aren't just about the Romanov family?

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This might be a stupid question, but why did the US and Europe want to trade with Japan so bad at the end of Sakoku? What did they have to offer after being isolated for centuries?

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What are the best books for reading about the life and teachings of Socrates?

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In the introduction to Bloodlands by Timothy Snyder, the author references documented proof of Soviet atrocities in the Ukraine that came in the form of written death quotas. Where did these come from, how were they discovered, and where can I find out more about them?

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Was there a post-WW2 Czech reaction to their being thrown under the bus by pretty much all parties involved in the Munich talks?

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How did the peaked cap become so prevalent as part of a dress uniform in the military when it started as a simple laborers garment?

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I want to learn more about the gradual transition between orchestral compositions that went on for hours and the ~3 minute songs that we are used to these days.	7	AskHistorians
Why was the German army so convinced that civilian reprisals were a useful tool during both World Wars? Did this ever actually work in their favor in the past?	7	AskHistorians
Why did each region of Yugoslavia have its own military at the start of the Yugoslavian wars?	7	AskHistorians
Did Mussolini really try to ban pasta? Was there a practical reason behind wanting people to eat risotto?	6	AskHistorians
Reading suggestions for the Russian Revolution that aren't just about the Romanov family?	6	AskHistorians
This might be a stupid question, but why did the US and Europe want to trade with Japan so bad at the end of Sakoku? What did they have to offer after being isolated for centuries?	6	AskHistorians
What are the best books for reading about the life and teachings of Socrates?	6	AskHistorians
In the introduction to Bloodlands by Timothy Snyder, the author references documented proof of Soviet atrocities in the Ukraine that came in the form of written death quotas. Where did these come from, how were they discovered, and where can I find out more about them?	6	AskHistorians
Was there a post-WW2 Czech reaction to their being thrown under the bus by pretty much all parties involved in the Munich talks?	6	AskHistorians
How did the peaked cap become so prevalent as part of a dress uniform in the military when it started as a simple laborers garment?	5	AskHistorians