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What was the motivation for the Crusades?

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How hard was it to train/learn usage of early firearms (arquebus and muskets)? Was the ease of training a major reason for them replacing crossbows?

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When would you say the notion of ‘It was different in my day’ really come about?

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Are there any other historical comparisons to the East India Trading Company.

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What locations or buildings were common in 19th century European cities?

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Norman Cohn, in his book "Pursuit of the Millennium", mentions the "Christian Sibylline Books", and claims they are, behind the Bible, the most influential books of their time. What are the Christian Sibylline books and does Cohn's claim hold up?

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How bad did WWI and WWII fuck up the population of animals?

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What are the earliest written Christian prayers?

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What was the prevailing opinion of Dowager Empress Cixi among westerners during her rule?

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What was the motivation for the Crusades?	8
How hard was it to train/learn usage of early firearms (arquebus and muskets)? Was the ease of training a major reason for them replacing crossbows?	8
When would you say the notion of ‘It was different in my day’ really come about?	8
Are there any other historical comparisons to the East India Trading Company.	8
What locations or buildings were common in 19th century European cities?	8
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Norman Cohn, in his book "Pursuit of the Millennium", mentions the "Christian Sibylline Books", and claims they are, behind the Bible, the most influential books of their time. What are the Christian Sibylline books and does Cohn's claim hold up?	8
How bad did WWI and WWII fuck up the population of animals?	8
What are the earliest written Christian prayers?	8
What was the prevailing opinion of Dowager Empress Cixi among westerners during her rule?	8