/u/TheLordHighExecu's posts in /r/AskHistorians
There is a certain style of music that I automatically associate with spy/heist movies. What are the unique features of this style and what are its origins?
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From Frederick William the Elector onward, all Prussian rulers have been named some combination of "Frederick" and "William"? Why the unoriginality? How did rulers choose which variation to take?
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Historically speaking, are presidential democracies more likely to become authoritarian than parliamentary ones?
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What are the historical roots of modern witchcraft? Is there a tie to the practitioners of the Salem Witch Trials?
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Did General MacArthur retake the Philippines because he felt guilty about losing it in the first place, or was there a legitimate military reason for his actions?
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In World War II, what made vehicles effective in the infantry support role? Where can I read more about them?
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The average American could easily pass for a Canadian and vice versa, even to other Americans and Canadians. How did the two countries become so similar?
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