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Why was Europe never unified the way that China was?

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How did the idea of a flag to represent a nation get so popular? What are the origins of the flag and why did most nations start adopting a state flag in the 19th century?

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How were veteran Crusaders of the 4th Crusade treated back home?

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How long did it take for tourism to return in Europe after WWII?

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After the American 1920-1933 prohibition, what happened to the underground rum runners, brewers, and speakeasy clubs?

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What was the average menu like in the inns and taverns of Medieval Europe?

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I found my Grandfather's WWII camp photos - Could anyone tell me more about them?

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Why do western European languages use the word 'slave' (supposedly derived from the Byzantine empire's use of enslaved Slavs) when slavery as a concept in these societies long predates this word usage?

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Why is Joseph Goebbels portrayed to be green skin in some American WW2 propaganda cartoons?

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How did slavery come to an end in the muslim world?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why was Europe never unified the way that China was?	113
How did the idea of a flag to represent a nation get so popular? What are the origins of the flag and why did most nations start adopting a state flag in the 19th century?	113
How were veteran Crusaders of the 4th Crusade treated back home?	113
How long did it take for tourism to return in Europe after WWII?	112
After the American 1920-1933 prohibition, what happened to the underground rum runners, brewers, and speakeasy clubs?	112
What was the average menu like in the inns and taverns of Medieval Europe?	112
I found my Grandfather's WWII camp photos - Could anyone tell me more about them?	112
Why do western European languages use the word 'slave' (supposedly derived from the Byzantine empire's use of enslaved Slavs) when slavery as a concept in these societies long predates this word usage?	112
Why is Joseph Goebbels portrayed to be green skin in some American WW2 propaganda cartoons?	112
How did slavery come to an end in the muslim world?	112