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What was the reception to Tom Lehrer's music, in particular some of the darker songs?

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Saint Francis preached to the animals. What's the history behind Christian theology on animals having souls?

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When the Aswan Dam was constructed in Egypt, what did the archaeology rescue effort look like?

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Did slavery, especially in the American South, lead to a lack of innovation?

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Did Medieval China have Ghost Stories?

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I read recently that there’s debate among historians about if the Flail actually existed as a weapon? What exactly is the debate?

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What was the African Theater like in the First World War?

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Thebes is the setting for a good number of popular Greek myths. How did the city and its people feel about this during Classical times or afterwards? Did Thebes take advantage of this somewhat special status?

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What was life like for the women in a Medieval Convent?

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Vampires can really suck. Most of the modern depiction seem very inspired by the classic European versions, but does Africa have a vampiric tradition or folklore?

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What was the reception to Tom Lehrer's music, in particular some of the darker songs?	19
Saint Francis preached to the animals. What's the history behind Christian theology on animals having souls?	18
When the Aswan Dam was constructed in Egypt, what did the archaeology rescue effort look like?	18
Did slavery, especially in the American South, lead to a lack of innovation?	18
Did Medieval China have Ghost Stories?	17
I read recently that there’s debate among historians about if the Flail actually existed as a weapon? What exactly is the debate?	17
What was the African Theater like in the First World War?	17
Thebes is the setting for a good number of popular Greek myths. How did the city and its people feel about this during Classical times or afterwards? Did Thebes take advantage of this somewhat special status?	17
What was life like for the women in a Medieval Convent?	17
Vampires can really suck. Most of the modern depiction seem very inspired by the classic European versions, but does Africa have a vampiric tradition or folklore?	17