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In the Islamic World, a Hafiz is one who has completely memorized the Quran. Were Medieval Christians aware of such a practice and did they try to replicate it in any way?	1555
Why Did the Cherokee, a nation of people driven out of their lands in Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, Alabama and Kentucky, give such strong support to the Confederates during the Civil War when many of the states in it were the primary actors of the Cherokee removal?	1269
Opera was a major element in Italian Nationalism in the 19th Century. What was Opera like during the time of Fascist Italy?	78
Why do the Lincoln–Douglas debates remain such a prominent feature in American Political history? How have politicians and political thinkers incorporated the debates into their thoughts in the modern era?	36
I learned online that in the event of war in Germany during the Cold War, NATO pilots were not expected to last the week or even 24-72 hours after initiation of hostilities with the Warsaw Pact. How true is this assessment and what other assessments were made about an outbreak of a 'Hot' War?	9
From Wild Geese to Blood Diamond to Uncharted 4, the convention of South African Mercenaries and similar unsavory types remains common in popular media. How did this convention emerge with the context of South African History and why does it persist?	7
Who is this Ranke guy I keep hearing about in reference to history. He is mentioned a lot in reference to the academic study of history. Who is he and what is his importance to academic history and historiography?	7
How did the clasping of hands become the standard image of prayer in the Western World compared to other religions?	6
What were the differences between Greek and Roman Theater?	5
What is the Legacy of Michel Foucault regarding historiography?	5

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