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How much effect did Communism have on the religiousity of Eastern Europeans? Were some Communist regimes more effective than others at reducing religiosity, and why? Were some denominations more successful at surviving, and why?

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I know the various Central American polities and cultures interacted with each other through trade, war, etc. But did they interact with the Incas in Peru? If so, how?

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[NSFW] Is this story about the Crusaders and shaving "down there" actually true? If not (at least, as far as we know), where did it come from, and how believable is it? NSFW

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When the US purchased or won in war Spanish or Mexican territory (such as California, Texas) in America were there many Spanish-speakers there, and how were they treated?

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What do we know, or think probable, about the historical King David?

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How did Aztec currency work?

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What were the most common forms of government amongst eastern North American native cultures in the 17th and early 18th centuries?

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What did the Romans think of polygamy?

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How did torture of witnesses in Roman law work?

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King Alfred built a navy to protect England from Viking raids. What was 9th century north-European naval combat like?

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How much effect did Communism have on the religiousity of Eastern Europeans? Were some Communist regimes more effective than others at reducing religiosity, and why? Were some denominations more successful at surviving, and why?	12
I know the various Central American polities and cultures interacted with each other through trade, war, etc. But did they interact with the Incas in Peru? If so, how?	12
[NSFW] Is this story about the Crusaders and shaving "down there" actually true? If not (at least, as far as we know), where did it come from, and how believable is it? NSFW	12
When the US purchased or won in war Spanish or Mexican territory (such as California, Texas) in America were there many Spanish-speakers there, and how were they treated?	12
What do we know, or think probable, about the historical King David?	12
How did Aztec currency work?	12
What were the most common forms of government amongst eastern North American native cultures in the 17th and early 18th centuries?	12
What did the Romans think of polygamy?	12
How did torture of witnesses in Roman law work?	12
King Alfred built a navy to protect England from Viking raids. What was 9th century north-European naval combat like?	12