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What historical culture had the highest standard of living for its citizens?

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When did the regular practice of brushing begin? And where was it started?

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Is any African history really as whitewashed as people are claiming?

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Are there any historical documents in support of Genghis Khan from his time period?

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In around the 16th century CE, about how long did couples date before getting married? An how, if at all, did Christianity affect the way people dated?

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Why do Christian Nuns wear habits (religious clothing)? Where and when did this practice emerge? When we see religious documentaries with Mary wearing the same garments, is this historically accurate?

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How were dwarves of Aryan descent treated in the Third Reich?

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I have seen Zoroastrianism characterized by some as a monotheistic and by others as a dualistic religion. What considerations go into determining which is the case?

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By most accounts the biggest change in the history of warfare from the 18th century to the 19th century was an ideological one – royal subjects became patriotic citizens. What factor do you think was second in importance: administrative/organizational change or technological change? Why?

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How likely is it that Roger Bacon was influenced by Bonaventure and Franciscans in general?

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What historical culture had the highest standard of living for its citizens?	3
When did the regular practice of brushing begin? And where was it started?	3
Is any African history really as whitewashed as people are claiming?	3
Are there any historical documents in support of Genghis Khan from his time period?	3
In around the 16th century CE, about how long did couples date before getting married? An how, if at all, did Christianity affect the way people dated?	3
Why do Christian Nuns wear habits (religious clothing)? Where and when did this practice emerge? When we see religious documentaries with Mary wearing the same garments, is this historically accurate?	3
How were dwarves of Aryan descent treated in the Third Reich?	3
I have seen Zoroastrianism characterized by some as a monotheistic and by others as a dualistic religion. What considerations go into determining which is the case?	3
By most accounts the biggest change in the history of warfare from the 18th century to the 19th century was an ideological one – royal subjects became patriotic citizens. What factor do you think was second in importance: administrative/organizational change or technological change? Why?	3
How likely is it that Roger Bacon was influenced by Bonaventure and Franciscans in general?	3