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What was the reaction of the East Germans when they realized they now had to live under communism?

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Why is word “Synagogue” in Greek and not in Hebrew?

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Are there archaeological evidence for Julius Caesar's massacres during the Gallic Wars?

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Are there any data showing the bombing of Dresden actually affecting German war capabilities?

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Are there any theories as to why the Sassanids in the mid 3rd century were so successful against Roman armies?

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The Ptolemaic dynasty is sometimes referred to as Lagids, named after Ptolemy I's father. Yet the other successor kingdoms doesn't seem to follow this convention. Why?

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How do historians deal with the ethical dilemma of source criticism and testimonies of atrocities (especially modern ones) ? NSFW

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
What was the reaction of the East Germans when they realized they now had to live under communism?	1421
Why is word “Synagogue” in Greek and not in Hebrew?	1320
Are there archaeological evidence for Julius Caesar's massacres during the Gallic Wars?	20
Are there any data showing the bombing of Dresden actually affecting German war capabilities?	18
Are there any theories as to why the Sassanids in the mid 3rd century were so successful against Roman armies?	9
The Ptolemaic dynasty is sometimes referred to as Lagids, named after Ptolemy I's father. Yet the other successor kingdoms doesn't seem to follow this convention. Why?	6
How do historians deal with the ethical dilemma of source criticism and testimonies of atrocities (especially modern ones) ? NSFW	5