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I often hear that Napoleon wished to conquer Europe, but is that based on historical fact or just distortions from his enemies?

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Presidential Succession Question

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Was there a celibacy requirement for ottoman soldiers?

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How did we know what the earth looked like before we went into space? How did we draw such detailed maps of continents without seeing them from above, like Piri Reis did?

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Why does there appear to be gender disparities in professional instrumentalists particularly over the course of the 20th century?

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Did the "ethnic" Romans of the West consider the Greek/Thracian rulers of Constantinople as true Romans?

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What was life like for a "Gentleman Ranker" in the British Napoleonic army?

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How and why did sheet music/rhythmic notation become the norm instead of free form chanting/choral music?

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I often hear that Napoleon wished to conquer Europe, but is that based on historical fact or just distortions from his enemies?	8
Presidential Succession Question	8
Was there a celibacy requirement for ottoman soldiers?	8
[deleted by user]	8
How did we know what the earth looked like before we went into space? How did we draw such detailed maps of continents without seeing them from above, like Piri Reis did?	8
Why does there appear to be gender disparities in professional instrumentalists particularly over the course of the 20th century?	8
[deleted by user]	8
Did the "ethnic" Romans of the West consider the Greek/Thracian rulers of Constantinople as true Romans?	8
What was life like for a "Gentleman Ranker" in the British Napoleonic army?	8
How and why did sheet music/rhythmic notation become the norm instead of free form chanting/choral music?	8