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I heard the S.S. had to find more creative ways carry out the mass killings because there was a mental/emotional toll on the troops who carried out those executions. Did Japanese soldiers have a similar reaction when exposed to mass killings?

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How did the Romans lose their ethnic identity after the fall of the Empire? Why don't modern Italians call themselves "Romans"?

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What are the implications of Ramesses III belonging to Y-Haplogroup E1b1a?

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I've been told Russia only became the size it is today just because they outnumbered their opponents is this true?

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How and/or where was the Basque Language developed?

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How prevalent (if at all) was recreational horticulture in Ancient Greece? What kind of plants could you expect to see in a garden?

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Did the word Caesar come from the ruler or did Julius earn that "title" from popularization of his surname?

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How come conquering Land isn't acceptable anymore?

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What is the best English translation for Thucydides you have found or the one you would refer to a friend?

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What numerical script was used in ancient greece?

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I heard the S.S. had to find more creative ways carry out the mass killings because there was a mental/emotional toll on the troops who carried out those executions. Did Japanese soldiers have a similar reaction when exposed to mass killings?	21
How did the Romans lose their ethnic identity after the fall of the Empire? Why don't modern Italians call themselves "Romans"?	21
What are the implications of Ramesses III belonging to Y-Haplogroup E1b1a?	21
I've been told Russia only became the size it is today just because they outnumbered their opponents is this true?	21
How and/or where was the Basque Language developed?	21
How prevalent (if at all) was recreational horticulture in Ancient Greece? What kind of plants could you expect to see in a garden?	21
Did the word Caesar come from the ruler or did Julius earn that "title" from popularization of his surname?	21
How come conquering Land isn't acceptable anymore?	21
What is the best English translation for Thucydides you have found or the one you would refer to a friend?	21
What numerical script was used in ancient greece?	21