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It's a staple in medieval RPGs to have the protagonist switch seamlessly between melee weapons to range--in reality were there many combatants that did this?

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How often were women crucified in ancient Rome?

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Up to what age of the child could a Roman practice infanticide?

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What was Rome's reaction to early Christianity's adoration of the cross?

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Was the cross used in the first century Christian Church or was there a different symbol?

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How often did Roman crucifixion involve nailing as opposed to merely tying someone to a cross?

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When did Old English begin to be considered "Old" English?

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Why was there a transition from the standard knightly and arming swords of the medieval period to the rapier of the early modern period?

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Do we have any record on how Hitler viewed Christianity's Jewish roots?

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Did Zoroastrianism influence Judaism and subsequently Christianity?

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It's a staple in medieval RPGs to have the protagonist switch seamlessly between melee weapons to range--in reality were there many combatants that did this?	10
How often were women crucified in ancient Rome?	9
Up to what age of the child could a Roman practice infanticide?	9
What was Rome's reaction to early Christianity's adoration of the cross?	8
Was the cross used in the first century Christian Church or was there a different symbol?	8
How often did Roman crucifixion involve nailing as opposed to merely tying someone to a cross?	8
When did Old English begin to be considered "Old" English?	8
Why was there a transition from the standard knightly and arming swords of the medieval period to the rapier of the early modern period?	7
Do we have any record on how Hitler viewed Christianity's Jewish roots?	7
Did Zoroastrianism influence Judaism and subsequently Christianity?	7