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What exactly was the peace agreement, unknown to Hitler, offered by Himmler to the US and the UK in 1945 ?

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Why was the French heir named the Dauphin ?

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In Antiquity / Middle Ages, how common was it for people to speak multiple languages ?

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During the Crusade, would individuals from western Europe settle in the Holy Lands ?

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At what point is it acceptable to refer to the Eastern Roman Empire as the "Byzantines" ?

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During the Late Middle Ages, were there groups or "intellectuals" opposed to death penalty, or did the idea emerge within the Enlightment mindframe ?

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Was there any form of tourism during the European Renaissance ?

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"Is Paris Burning ? / Brennt Paris ?"

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It's the High Middle Ages-Renaissance, and I've just been awarded the right to create and bear a coat of arms (let's say in France/Western Europe). What can I choose ? Is there restrictions to items I can display ; must I follow directions or can I just put what I like ?

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In a country with a huge tradition of dueling such as France, would there be the same rules prohibiting duels for nobles and commoners ?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
What exactly was the peace agreement, unknown to Hitler, offered by Himmler to the US and the UK in 1945 ?	169
Why was the French heir named the Dauphin ?	143
In Antiquity / Middle Ages, how common was it for people to speak multiple languages ?	59
During the Crusade, would individuals from western Europe settle in the Holy Lands ?	53
At what point is it acceptable to refer to the Eastern Roman Empire as the "Byzantines" ?	43
During the Late Middle Ages, were there groups or "intellectuals" opposed to death penalty, or did the idea emerge within the Enlightment mindframe ?	23
Was there any form of tourism during the European Renaissance ?	6
"Is Paris Burning ? / Brennt Paris ?"	6
It's the High Middle Ages-Renaissance, and I've just been awarded the right to create and bear a coat of arms (let's say in France/Western Europe). What can I choose ? Is there restrictions to items I can display ; must I follow directions or can I just put what I like ?	2
In a country with a huge tradition of dueling such as France, would there be the same rules prohibiting duels for nobles and commoners ?	1