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What was the Roman Empire's reaction to the destruction of Pompeii?	1515
There are hundreds of huge 17th and 18th century country manor mansions in Great Britain and Ireland, all of them with incredibly intricate and lavish interior design. Who were the people who built them? Was it local general labourers or private companies with trained staff?	42
Did the figureheads of Nazism genuinely believe in Nazi racial theory? or did some of them see it as more of a political tool they could use to manufacture consent?	35
The City of Rome remained the Empire’s sole capital, and most important city for over 300 years from 27BC-286AD. How did the city itself, it’s infrastructure, culture, demographics etc. change and grow with the Roman Empire over time?	23
What was the average American soldier’s understanding of World War 2. Was their a popular notion of fighting fascism, or was it more like patriotic duty to serve.	20
Have any Ruins been discovered during the lifetime of the original inhabitants? In other words, have any recognised groups of humans lived to see their original settlements left to ruin?	9
How did post-war Croat-Serb relationships resume in Yugoslavia, considering the Croats instigated a genocide against the Serbs during WW2?	5
How did the Roman Empire respond to the Antonine Plague of 165-280AD, which devastated the population, killing around 5 million. How was the pandemic reflected in the culture, art, and society of the Empire?	5
I'm a German peasant in 1066, would be aware of the Norman conquest or other important world events?	2
Did humans evolve to appreciate the beauty of nature, natural earth forms seem to be the default standard for beauty. What drives our species profound appreciation for natural beauty?	1

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