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Why is Icelandic such a conservative language?

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Are there records of medieval hagiography that were explicitly written for a female audience?

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Emirs, Sultans and Maliks--What was the difference between these titles in the Arab world?

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During WW1 and WW2 did the militaries ever use old medieval castles as makeshift fortresses or bases? Was there ever sieges that took place at these locations?

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Why didn't the Axis simply go around major Soviet cities in WWII?

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Despite having a massive manpower advantage and modern weaponry,why did the various Indian states lose to colonial powers?

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Did the first emperor, qin shi huang, know about the Egyptian Pyramids when building his mausoleum?

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If the Ancient Greeks were misogynistic, why did their deities of war strategy and hunting were female?

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Why didn't the Crown simply give the colonists representation in parliament?

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What did ancient spectators eat during the games at the Colosseum?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why is Icelandic such a conservative language?	41
Are there records of medieval hagiography that were explicitly written for a female audience?	41
Emirs, Sultans and Maliks--What was the difference between these titles in the Arab world?	41
During WW1 and WW2 did the militaries ever use old medieval castles as makeshift fortresses or bases? Was there ever sieges that took place at these locations?	41
Why didn't the Axis simply go around major Soviet cities in WWII?	41
Despite having a massive manpower advantage and modern weaponry,why did the various Indian states lose to colonial powers?	41
Did the first emperor, qin shi huang, know about the Egyptian Pyramids when building his mausoleum?	41
If the Ancient Greeks were misogynistic, why did their deities of war strategy and hunting were female?	41
Why didn't the Crown simply give the colonists representation in parliament?	40
What did ancient spectators eat during the games at the Colosseum?	40