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Is Criticizing the British Empire and colonial endeavors Presentist?

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During the span of the Cold War, were there any high-level federal officials who were bribed or influenced by the Russians?

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How was the army under the Qin Dynasty organized?

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What do historians think of "Why Nations Fail" by Daron Acemoglu and James A. Ronbinson?

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As compared to other island cultures, such as Britain and Polynesia, Japan does not appear to have developed much of a maritime tradition. Is this perception accurate? And if so, why?

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When did noble titles like “Duke of Norfolk” go from being actual lordships over land to just prestigious titles?

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I grew up in the Central America and there's a popular legend that Mayans used "snake-guns" to throw Fer-de-lance snakes at their enemies. Is there any record of this actually happening, or of any American civilization using animals directly as weapons?

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How aware were north american indians of the size of the continent and the diversity of indian cultures who inhabited the continent?

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In America, after WWII, were German cars heavily associated with the Nazis? If so, how long did it take for that stigma to go away?

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How did the Native Americans of the plains deal with storms?

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Is Criticizing the British Empire and colonial endeavors Presentist?	93
During the span of the Cold War, were there any high-level federal officials who were bribed or influenced by the Russians?	93
How was the army under the Qin Dynasty organized?	93
What do historians think of "Why Nations Fail" by Daron Acemoglu and James A. Ronbinson?	92
As compared to other island cultures, such as Britain and Polynesia, Japan does not appear to have developed much of a maritime tradition. Is this perception accurate? And if so, why?	92
When did noble titles like “Duke of Norfolk” go from being actual lordships over land to just prestigious titles?	92
I grew up in the Central America and there's a popular legend that Mayans used "snake-guns" to throw Fer-de-lance snakes at their enemies. Is there any record of this actually happening, or of any American civilization using animals directly as weapons?	92
How aware were north american indians of the size of the continent and the diversity of indian cultures who inhabited the continent?	92
In America, after WWII, were German cars heavily associated with the Nazis? If so, how long did it take for that stigma to go away?	92
How did the Native Americans of the plains deal with storms?	92