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What is the consensus on the historicity of Aztlán?

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From where does the common stereotype in western media of Russian and Chinese armies "making up for quality with quality" originate? Likewise, why did Soviet military equipment become synonymous with poor army performance in American media?

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Why did Chinese men in the United States in the 1800s continue to wear their queues despite being far from the eyes of the Qing?

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I recently saw a lecture that claims that the Confederate army in the field and on campaign was seriously hamstrung by Southern cultural attitudes towards warfare, discipline, and labor. How true is this?

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Why did non-western polities during the age of imperialism, such as Burma and Ethiopia, despite frequently being heavily armed with advanced firearms, consistently fail to manufacture decent quality ammunition and a self-sustaining armaments industry?

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How did South Asian weddings get so damn expensive?

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I was in New Mexico last year, and it was described to me that New Mexico is largely Hispanic dominated with Anglo influence and Arizona is largely Anglo dominated with Hispanic influence. Why is this the case?

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In Medieval Europe, I understand the Catholic Church to have held a great deal of sway over the lives of the peasantry. How much influence did Islamic clergy hold over the lives of Muslim peasants?

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How did the black South African kingdoms of the 1800s perceive the Boers relative to the British and themselves? Were the Boers perceived as "African" or were they lumped together with the British as Europeans?

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Did the classical Spartans really live up to the hype?

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What is the consensus on the historicity of Aztlán?	15
From where does the common stereotype in western media of Russian and Chinese armies "making up for quality with quality" originate? Likewise, why did Soviet military equipment become synonymous with poor army performance in American media?	15
Why did Chinese men in the United States in the 1800s continue to wear their queues despite being far from the eyes of the Qing?	15
I recently saw a lecture that claims that the Confederate army in the field and on campaign was seriously hamstrung by Southern cultural attitudes towards warfare, discipline, and labor. How true is this?	14
Why did non-western polities during the age of imperialism, such as Burma and Ethiopia, despite frequently being heavily armed with advanced firearms, consistently fail to manufacture decent quality ammunition and a self-sustaining armaments industry?	14
How did South Asian weddings get so damn expensive?	14
I was in New Mexico last year, and it was described to me that New Mexico is largely Hispanic dominated with Anglo influence and Arizona is largely Anglo dominated with Hispanic influence. Why is this the case?	14
In Medieval Europe, I understand the Catholic Church to have held a great deal of sway over the lives of the peasantry. How much influence did Islamic clergy hold over the lives of Muslim peasants?	14
How did the black South African kingdoms of the 1800s perceive the Boers relative to the British and themselves? Were the Boers perceived as "African" or were they lumped together with the British as Europeans?	14
Did the classical Spartans really live up to the hype?	14