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Are there any examples of historical (anything before WW1) armies realizing that what we call P.T.S.D. is bad for moral of other troops to be on the battlefield. Or this a modern concept?

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Is it true that European castles were more like temporary shelters for royalty than actual places of residence?

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Are the stories featuring Diogenes held to be accurate by historians? What exactly do we know about this person?

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How is it that the Iran-Contra affair had such light consequences?

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Wednesday AMA | Ancient Greek Theatre, Religion, Sexuality, and Women

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Were there any scientific discoveries in the Americas that were unknown in the Old World?

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What was life like for the Japanese Pacific island garrisons on the "bypassed" islands?

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Genghis Khan - He is often brought up in discussion of great conquerors, but rarely if ever when discussing great generals.

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What happened to the Ohio National Guardsmen that took part in the Kent State shootings?

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Did Ottoman Sultans really refer to themselves as "grandson of God" or as such, if so were there any objection to this from religious authorities/people?

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Are there any examples of historical (anything before WW1) armies realizing that what we call P.T.S.D. is bad for moral of other troops to be on the battlefield. Or this a modern concept?	71
Is it true that European castles were more like temporary shelters for royalty than actual places of residence?	71
Are the stories featuring Diogenes held to be accurate by historians? What exactly do we know about this person?	71
How is it that the Iran-Contra affair had such light consequences?	71
Wednesday AMA \| Ancient Greek Theatre, Religion, Sexuality, and Women	71
Were there any scientific discoveries in the Americas that were unknown in the Old World?	71
What was life like for the Japanese Pacific island garrisons on the "bypassed" islands?	71
Genghis Khan - He is often brought up in discussion of great conquerors, but rarely if ever when discussing great generals.	71
What happened to the Ohio National Guardsmen that took part in the Kent State shootings?	70
Did Ottoman Sultans really refer to themselves as "grandson of God" or as such, if so were there any objection to this from religious authorities/people?	70