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Today, in retrospect, Saladin is treated like a very wise commander and leader, and is seen as generally "successful". But during his lifetime, he had his own fair share of ups and downs - so how was Saladin seen by both his Saracen peers and Crusader enemies in his own lifetime?

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When did the Pro-Israel lobby get so powerful in US politics?

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Which areas of Germany were hardest hit by the 30 Years' War? NSFW

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Has sexual activity changed with changes in personal hygiene - in particular was oral sex common when people bathed very rarely? NSFW

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What kind of crimes would get you placed in the pillory? Where these crimes "worse" then other crimes that might land you in prison? How long was one expected to be in a pillory for before being released?

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Why is it that there's no Nordic myth regarding the aurora borealis phenomenon?

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Were there any genuine attempts to re-ignite Nazism in post-war Germany?

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Did hunter-gatherers actually consume foods in the manner than proponents of the 'paleo diet' claim?

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When/how did militaries go from being led by knights and/or nobles to "officers"?

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Today, in retrospect, Saladin is treated like a very wise commander and leader, and is seen as generally "successful". But during his lifetime, he had his own fair share of ups and downs - so how was Saladin seen by both his Saracen peers and Crusader enemies in his own lifetime?	75
/r/HistoriansAskTheMovies is almost a wrap. The credits will roll in One Hour, and no new April Fools submissions will be allowed after 8 pm ET.	75
When did the Pro-Israel lobby get so powerful in US politics?	75
Which areas of Germany were hardest hit by the 30 Years' War? NSFW	75
Has sexual activity changed with changes in personal hygiene - in particular was oral sex common when people bathed very rarely? NSFW	75
What kind of crimes would get you placed in the pillory? Where these crimes "worse" then other crimes that might land you in prison? How long was one expected to be in a pillory for before being released?	75
Why is it that there's no Nordic myth regarding the aurora borealis phenomenon?	75
Were there any genuine attempts to re-ignite Nazism in post-war Germany?	75
Did hunter-gatherers actually consume foods in the manner than proponents of the 'paleo diet' claim?	75
When/how did militaries go from being led by knights and/or nobles to "officers"?	75