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What is the shortest military occupation that left a lasting cultural, linguistic, or religious effect?
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Contemporary evidence shows that Vikings were of average (or close) height, while historical sources assert that they were veritable giants. How do we reconcile this?
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Why is the Battle of Cartagena de Indias almost completely forgotten and left out of the history books?
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Was there ever such a thing as a "royal food tester", whose job it was to sample the king's meal first to make sure it wasn't poisoned?
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