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Other than classical Greece, Rome, and cultures influenced from them, have any historical societies banned polygamous marriage?

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Why did it take about 2500 years for women to gain an equal legal standing with men?

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Why did lions feature so prominently in medieval European iconography?

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Why did the Nazis use skull iconography? Were they aware how sinister this would be seen by their enemies?

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How much of an effect did the Mongol invasion have on the development and perceived cultural/technological stagnation of the Islamic world?

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How similar was Islamic slavery to Roman slavery?

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Does The Book of Mormon condone polygamy simply because Joseph Smith wanted multiple partners?

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What caused Medieval Christians to be generally more prejudiced towards Jews than the Muslims were?

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Why were the first European settlers and explorers in the New World not wiped out by disease?

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How accurate is Hell on Wheels' portrayal of Cheyenne and Sioux customs and warfare?

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Other than classical Greece, Rome, and cultures influenced from them, have any historical societies banned polygamous marriage?	1
Why did it take about 2500 years for women to gain an equal legal standing with men?	1
Why did lions feature so prominently in medieval European iconography?	1
Why did the Nazis use skull iconography? Were they aware how sinister this would be seen by their enemies?	1
How much of an effect did the Mongol invasion have on the development and perceived cultural/technological stagnation of the Islamic world?	1
How similar was Islamic slavery to Roman slavery?	1
Does The Book of Mormon condone polygamy simply because Joseph Smith wanted multiple partners?	1
What caused Medieval Christians to be generally more prejudiced towards Jews than the Muslims were?	1
Why were the first European settlers and explorers in the New World not wiped out by disease?	1
How accurate is Hell on Wheels' portrayal of Cheyenne and Sioux customs and warfare?	1