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When reading about the Roman Empire it is very noticeable that a great number of emperors were overthrown by the Preatorian Guard. Since them leading or taking part in a coup d’etat was such a common occurence, then why did so many emperors allow them to serve instead of simply disbanding them?

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In what way did Japanese portraits stylise/modify the subject? Also, was the subject sometimes made to look more overweight than in reality? If so why?

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Good documentaries on the Soviet-Afghan war and 9/11?

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How old is the institution of marriage?

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How were Native American soldiers treated by non-Native soldiers in WW2?

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What were the main theories about the origins of the Native Americans as believed by those living in the United States from 1500s onward ?

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How did women of the care for their babies while also managing a household/cook meals and keep up with chores?

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How true is it that many local chapters of KKK in the early 21st century were mostly social groups rather than racist, exclusionary groups?

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Was Theodoric the Great closer to a barbarian king or Roman emperor?

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Does archaeology tell us anything new when used in battlefield studies?

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When reading about the Roman Empire it is very noticeable that a great number of emperors were overthrown by the Preatorian Guard. Since them leading or taking part in a coup d’etat was such a common occurence, then why did so many emperors allow them to serve instead of simply disbanding them?	7
In what way did Japanese portraits stylise/modify the subject? Also, was the subject sometimes made to look more overweight than in reality? If so why?	7
Good documentaries on the Soviet-Afghan war and 9/11?	7
How old is the institution of marriage?	7
How were Native American soldiers treated by non-Native soldiers in WW2?	7
What were the main theories about the origins of the Native Americans as believed by those living in the United States from 1500s onward ?	7
How did women of the care for their babies while also managing a household/cook meals and keep up with chores?	7
How true is it that many local chapters of KKK in the early 21st century were mostly social groups rather than racist, exclusionary groups?	7
Was Theodoric the Great closer to a barbarian king or Roman emperor?	7
Does archaeology tell us anything new when used in battlefield studies?	7