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Okay, why does Madagascar use Norwegian Sign Language?

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Did drinking habits in Romania change post Ceaușescu and if so, how?

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How did someone become a 'court dwarf'? What was life like for most adults with dwarfism in, say, 17th century Britain?

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English Heritage has put on a reenactment for the 950th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings. Historically, how has the conquest been commemorated? When did it start being commemorated?

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Humphrey Goldenbollocks- nicknames, sexual compliments and insults in the 11th century and laws around slander.

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Can anyone recommend some oral histories or personal accounts of psychiatric patients within the UK, in particular during the 20th century?

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What was the justice system like in 16th century Rwanda?

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How/did the role of women change in Aztec societies after the Conquest?

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I know nothing about 'Estado Novo', what led up to it, what led up to the carnation revolution or anything. Anyone got a book recommendation for this?

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When the mainland Tigre converted to Islam, how quickly did the majority take to it, and was it a bottom up or top down process?

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Okay, why does Madagascar use Norwegian Sign Language?	27
Did drinking habits in Romania change post Ceaușescu and if so, how?	22
How did someone become a 'court dwarf'? What was life like for most adults with dwarfism in, say, 17th century Britain?	22
English Heritage has put on a reenactment for the 950th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings. Historically, how has the conquest been commemorated? When did it start being commemorated?	14
Humphrey Goldenbollocks- nicknames, sexual compliments and insults in the 11th century and laws around slander.	13
Can anyone recommend some oral histories or personal accounts of psychiatric patients within the UK, in particular during the 20th century?	13
What was the justice system like in 16th century Rwanda?	12
How/did the role of women change in Aztec societies after the Conquest?	11
I know nothing about 'Estado Novo', what led up to it, what led up to the carnation revolution or anything. Anyone got a book recommendation for this?	11
When the mainland Tigre converted to Islam, how quickly did the majority take to it, and was it a bottom up or top down process?	10