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George III survives at least 3 assassination attempts during his reign. Was it normal or usual for English rulers to suffer from such attempts?

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There are many popular but ultimately flawed perceptions of history, such as the "Clean Wehrmacht" myth, or the belief that the Fall of Rome was caused by decadence: How do historians seek to drive out these popular but flawed perceptions of history?

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I'm reading about the 1715 Treasure Fleet, how were organised the salvage crews at the time and how did pirates and wreckers proceed to loot what was spread around?

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When and how did people know that the Spanish Flu pandemic came to an end in 1920-1921? Did people celebrate when the pandemic ended? Was it a gradual move back to "normal"?

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What hobbies did people have during the Belle Époque?

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How do critical scholars explain the empty tomb?

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How accurate is Richard Rothstein's analysis of segregation in America?

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Was Hitler ever concerned about Hermann Goring's weight?

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Was lightning an issue for Egyptian pyramids and other ancient monuments?

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It's 1750. I'm a prostitute of Spanish descent in a Caribbean port. What am I wearing? How am I socially regarded? Am I likely to work alone or as part of a brothel?

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George III survives at least 3 assassination attempts during his reign. Was it normal or usual for English rulers to suffer from such attempts?	4
There are many popular but ultimately flawed perceptions of history, such as the "Clean Wehrmacht" myth, or the belief that the Fall of Rome was caused by decadence: How do historians seek to drive out these popular but flawed perceptions of history?	4
I'm reading about the 1715 Treasure Fleet, how were organised the salvage crews at the time and how did pirates and wreckers proceed to loot what was spread around?	4
When and how did people know that the Spanish Flu pandemic came to an end in 1920-1921? Did people celebrate when the pandemic ended? Was it a gradual move back to "normal"?	4
What hobbies did people have during the Belle Époque?	4
How do critical scholars explain the empty tomb?	4
How accurate is Richard Rothstein's analysis of segregation in America?	4
Was Hitler ever concerned about Hermann Goring's weight?	4
Was lightning an issue for Egyptian pyramids and other ancient monuments?	4
It's 1750. I'm a prostitute of Spanish descent in a Caribbean port. What am I wearing? How am I socially regarded? Am I likely to work alone or as part of a brothel?	4