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Why it is suggested that battle of Cannae was fought on Paullus day of command?

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What is the oldest known propaganda poster?

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During medieval sieges, were small unit raiding tactics generally seen as an effective means of breaking the siege?

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Why are knights and samurai so similar, despite being hugely separated historically? Was there some cross-cultural exchange or is it a case of convergent evolution?

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What did Roman soldiers do to keep themselves entertained while marching great distances?

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Is there much research on people's sense of humor throughout time?

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Did the Japanese eat sashimi (raw fish) before the invention of freezing?

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Why was poetry so much more popular than prose as an art form for so long?

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Why is red, white, and blue such a common colour choice for flags?

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Were there any battles where the soldiers were better than their own commanders in formulating winning strategies?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why it is suggested that battle of Cannae was fought on Paullus day of command?	46
What is the oldest known propaganda poster?	46
During medieval sieges, were small unit raiding tactics generally seen as an effective means of breaking the siege?	46
Why are knights and samurai so similar, despite being hugely separated historically? Was there some cross-cultural exchange or is it a case of convergent evolution?	46
What did Roman soldiers do to keep themselves entertained while marching great distances?	46
Is there much research on people's sense of humor throughout time?	46
Did the Japanese eat sashimi (raw fish) before the invention of freezing?	46
Why was poetry so much more popular than prose as an art form for so long?	46
Why is red, white, and blue such a common colour choice for flags?	46
Were there any battles where the soldiers were better than their own commanders in formulating winning strategies?	46