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Were the 13 colonies in their early years fairly autonomous or were they rigorously controlled by the English crown?

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How is the war between the Pizarro and Almargo families remembered in Peru or by the Spanish?

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Why did Nietzsche believe Napoleon was the last true noble historical figure?

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How accurate is Master and Commander's representation of naval warfare during the Napoleonic Wars?

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The Christian military orders of the Middle Ages (e.g. Knights Templar, Order of Saint James) are well known in the West. Were there opposing orders?

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How has the meaning of the word "demon" changed across history? Has it always referred to a cruel malevolent spirit as it currently does in the Western world?

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During the Heptarchy, how were diplomatic relations between the various Kingdoms of England managed?

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It is 1400s Europe and my city is under siege. What tunneling strategies should I expect my city's besiegers to use and what techniques are my contemporaries using to counter them?

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Why did the use of Ironclads decline?

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How did the Manila galleon transform the world?

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Were the 13 colonies in their early years fairly autonomous or were they rigorously controlled by the English crown?	4
How is the war between the Pizarro and Almargo families remembered in Peru or by the Spanish?	4
Why did Nietzsche believe Napoleon was the last true noble historical figure?	3
How accurate is Master and Commander's representation of naval warfare during the Napoleonic Wars?	3
The Christian military orders of the Middle Ages (e.g. Knights Templar, Order of Saint James) are well known in the West. Were there opposing orders?	3
How has the meaning of the word "demon" changed across history? Has it always referred to a cruel malevolent spirit as it currently does in the Western world?	3
During the Heptarchy, how were diplomatic relations between the various Kingdoms of England managed?	3
It is 1400s Europe and my city is under siege. What tunneling strategies should I expect my city's besiegers to use and what techniques are my contemporaries using to counter them?	3
Why did the use of Ironclads decline?	2
How did the Manila galleon transform the world?	2