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How did the city of Rome react to the news that Constantinople had been conquered by the Ottomans?

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Which movie or TV show has the most realistic medieval combat?

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In Gladiator, there are several senators who are conspiring to return Rome back to a republic. Was this the case in real life, with people constantly seeking to end the Empire?

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Do death counts for historical battles only count the men who died on the field?

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When Caesar's assassins called him a tyrant, is that a modern day translation of what they said, or did they refer to him by the ancient meaning?

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How/why was Khufu hellenised to Cheops?

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Why didn't Hitler ever claim the title of Kaiser?

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Who is the greatest conqueror of all time, going by territory gained per year?

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What was the first ever government contract?

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If the nazis never targeted Jews and other minority groups for extermination, how would we look at Hitler today?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How did the city of Rome react to the news that Constantinople had been conquered by the Ottomans?	338
Which movie or TV show has the most realistic medieval combat?	11
In Gladiator, there are several senators who are conspiring to return Rome back to a republic. Was this the case in real life, with people constantly seeking to end the Empire?	10
Do death counts for historical battles only count the men who died on the field?	6
When Caesar's assassins called him a tyrant, is that a modern day translation of what they said, or did they refer to him by the ancient meaning?	5
How/why was Khufu hellenised to Cheops?	4
Why didn't Hitler ever claim the title of Kaiser?	2
Who is the greatest conqueror of all time, going by territory gained per year?	1
What was the first ever government contract?	1
If the nazis never targeted Jews and other minority groups for extermination, how would we look at Hitler today?	1