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What was the actual logistics of the dismantling of the Berlin Wall? Was it all knocked down by citizens wielding sledgehammers or did they hire some contractors to do the job as well?

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Do east Asian scholars interpret western classical literature differently than we do in the west?

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"A king's ransom" means a very large amount of money. Throughout history, just how much has a king been ransomed for?

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Was there a Chinese Mozart or Japanese Beethoven? Who were some famous East Asian classical composers? What instruments did they write for and how did those orchestras and concerts differ from the west?

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What was worth more: All the gold shipped from the Americas to Europe during the age of colonialism or all the spices shipped from Asia to Europe during the same period?

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Would those living on the periphery of the Roman Empire have understood the full extent of Rome's power?

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From my understanding, the "Crusader Kings II" feudal system (for lack of a better phrase) of a clearly defined hierarchy of vassalage wasn't nearly as universal across Europe as the game suggests. So how exactly did the feudal system vary between countries in the high middle ages?

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The Swedes lost the Great Northern War partially due to General Lewenhaupt's failure in getting his supply train to the rest of army in time. How much of this can be blamed on Lewenhaupt himself?

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Are there any classical composers who were popular at the time but now looking back maybe not so great?

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As a moderately wealthy landowner in 18th century America, what kinds of food were available, and how did this compare with men of similar stature back in England?

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What was the actual logistics of the dismantling of the Berlin Wall? Was it all knocked down by citizens wielding sledgehammers or did they hire some contractors to do the job as well?	1566
Do east Asian scholars interpret western classical literature differently than we do in the west?	365
"A king's ransom" means a very large amount of money. Throughout history, just how much has a king been ransomed for?	255
Was there a Chinese Mozart or Japanese Beethoven? Who were some famous East Asian classical composers? What instruments did they write for and how did those orchestras and concerts differ from the west?	59
What was worth more: All the gold shipped from the Americas to Europe during the age of colonialism or all the spices shipped from Asia to Europe during the same period?	43
Would those living on the periphery of the Roman Empire have understood the full extent of Rome's power?	19
From my understanding, the "Crusader Kings II" feudal system (for lack of a better phrase) of a clearly defined hierarchy of vassalage wasn't nearly as universal across Europe as the game suggests. So how exactly did the feudal system vary between countries in the high middle ages?	17
The Swedes lost the Great Northern War partially due to General Lewenhaupt's failure in getting his supply train to the rest of army in time. How much of this can be blamed on Lewenhaupt himself?	15
Are there any classical composers who were popular at the time but now looking back maybe not so great?	12
As a moderately wealthy landowner in 18th century America, what kinds of food were available, and how did this compare with men of similar stature back in England?	3