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Which civilization in the ancient (latest being Early Middle Ages) world held the highest literacy rate? Were there any authors who weren't scholars in that civilization?

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Why do so many flags use the colours of red, white and blue?

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What was the average life expectancy of a Native American before European contact?

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How do historians respond to claims that colonized countries benefited from colonization?

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Is there an etymological connection between the names Prussia and Russia or is it just coincidental that they are similar? NSFW

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In Game of Thrones, everyone knows The Bear and the maiden fair. Were there any universally popular songs in medieval England?

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Where would a 14th century captain of a band of roving European mercenaries have kept his cash?

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I know it is a thorny subject, but if Britain claimed The Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) in 1690 (later reclaimed in 1833), and Argentina wasn't a united country until 1853 (facing civil unrest and civil war up to this point). What legitimate claims does Argentina have to the islands

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Which civilization in the ancient (latest being Early Middle Ages) world held the highest literacy rate? Were there any authors who weren't scholars in that civilization?	280
Why do so many flags use the colours of red, white and blue?	280
What was the average life expectancy of a Native American before European contact?	279
[deleted by user]	279
How do historians respond to claims that colonized countries benefited from colonization?	278
Is there an etymological connection between the names Prussia and Russia or is it just coincidental that they are similar? NSFW	277
In Game of Thrones, everyone knows The Bear and the maiden fair. Were there any universally popular songs in medieval England?	277
Where would a 14th century captain of a band of roving European mercenaries have kept his cash?	277
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I know it is a thorny subject, but if Britain claimed The Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) in 1690 (later reclaimed in 1833), and Argentina wasn't a united country until 1853 (facing civil unrest and civil war up to this point). What legitimate claims does Argentina have to the islands	276