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What did the influx of gold and silver from the Americas during the age of exploration due to European economies? Did the become severely inflated or did everyone benefit from the new riches?

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Is there any evidence for the idea that Urban II called for the First Crusade in the hope of healing the Great Schism?

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I live in Alexandria, VA (near Washington, DC), one of the great ports of the early United States. Why is it (and nearby Georgetown) no longer a popular port?

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Why did Britain Abolish Slavery?

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So, I am into history and am considering becoming an archeologist. However, everytime I study ancient civilisations like Rome or Greece, I come across an overwhelming amount of politics and conspiracies that I do not understand. What to do?

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I'm in high school and am thinking about a career in archeology. What should I begin to study before I start college?

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Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheims view on the monarchy in Finland 1918

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When did it become culturally unacceptable for attendees to wear white to a wedding? Was it always considered a faux pas to wear the same color as the bride or did this only begin with the introduction of white wedding dresses in the Victorian era?

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What did the influx of gold and silver from the Americas during the age of exploration due to European economies? Did the become severely inflated or did everyone benefit from the new riches?	5
Is there any evidence for the idea that Urban II called for the First Crusade in the hope of healing the Great Schism?	5
I live in Alexandria, VA (near Washington, DC), one of the great ports of the early United States. Why is it (and nearby Georgetown) no longer a popular port?	5
Why did Britain Abolish Slavery?	5
So, I am into history and am considering becoming an archeologist. However, everytime I study ancient civilisations like Rome or Greece, I come across an overwhelming amount of politics and conspiracies that I do not understand. What to do?	5
I'm in high school and am thinking about a career in archeology. What should I begin to study before I start college?	5
[deleted by user]	5
Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheims view on the monarchy in Finland 1918	5
[deleted by user]	5
When did it become culturally unacceptable for attendees to wear white to a wedding? Was it always considered a faux pas to wear the same color as the bride or did this only begin with the introduction of white wedding dresses in the Victorian era?	5