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What is the scholarly consensus on HBO's John Adams (2008)?

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Why did the Byzantines prefer mosaics to sculpture in the previous unified Roman Empire?

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The last century of the Western Roman Empire is filled with Emperors who scarcely reigned more than a few years. How was Valentinian III able to remain emperor for 30 years during a time of presumptuously continuing decline?

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Are there any primary sources that historians that know exist but cannot access for one reason or another?

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How was the patriarchal status of 19th century Britain reconciled by the fact Queen Victoria was a woman?

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Were North American Natives aware of what happened to the Mesoamericans 100 years earlier when the early English settlements were made?

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How quickly and readily did England accept Henry VIII's Church of England?

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Why did William III agree to rule with Mary II in England when England just took New Amsterdam from the Dutch?

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Can someone please explain to me the key differences between capitalism and mercantilism?

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What did Ian Flemming think of the film adaptations of Dr. No and From Russia with Love?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
What is the scholarly consensus on HBO's John Adams (2008)?	25
Why did the Byzantines prefer mosaics to sculpture in the previous unified Roman Empire?	23
The last century of the Western Roman Empire is filled with Emperors who scarcely reigned more than a few years. How was Valentinian III able to remain emperor for 30 years during a time of presumptuously continuing decline?	22
Are there any primary sources that historians that know exist but cannot access for one reason or another?	22
How was the patriarchal status of 19th century Britain reconciled by the fact Queen Victoria was a woman?	18
Were North American Natives aware of what happened to the Mesoamericans 100 years earlier when the early English settlements were made?	17
How quickly and readily did England accept Henry VIII's Church of England?	17
Why did William III agree to rule with Mary II in England when England just took New Amsterdam from the Dutch?	17
Can someone please explain to me the key differences between capitalism and mercantilism?	16
What did Ian Flemming think of the film adaptations of Dr. No and From Russia with Love?	15