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How much is evidence of wars still apparent in battlefields?

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I want to embroider a "lady's favour" for my boyfriend for his birthday, but I have no idea what to put on it. Any ideas for appropriate medieval symbolism would be appreciated.

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What cultural changes occurred (if any) as a result of the black plague? Is there anything we can look today and say this is because of the plague.

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How did the British royal family become royal?

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It is rare to hear the modern world being discussed in terms of several competing civilizations. When and why did it stop being practical?

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Is it possible Great Britain purposefully put ammunition on a ship with Americans (The Lusitania) in order to bring America into WWI?

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In the Middle Ages (any time during) what was the protocol for a rebellious heir?

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My grandfather had an SS tattoo on the inside of his upper arm, but claimed it was a blood type tattoo and that he was only Waffen SS. BS?

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Are there historical examples of "Winning every (or most) battles, but losing the war"? And what characterizes such wars?

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Did women in Ancient Rome really not have their own names?

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How much is evidence of wars still apparent in battlefields?	14
I want to embroider a "lady's favour" for my boyfriend for his birthday, but I have no idea what to put on it. Any ideas for appropriate medieval symbolism would be appreciated.	14
What cultural changes occurred (if any) as a result of the black plague? Is there anything we can look today and say this is because of the plague.	14
How did the British royal family become royal?	14
It is rare to hear the modern world being discussed in terms of several competing civilizations. When and why did it stop being practical?	14
Is it possible Great Britain purposefully put ammunition on a ship with Americans (The Lusitania) in order to bring America into WWI?	14
In the Middle Ages (any time during) what was the protocol for a rebellious heir?	14
My grandfather had an SS tattoo on the inside of his upper arm, but claimed it was a blood type tattoo and that he was only Waffen SS. BS?	14
Are there historical examples of "Winning every (or most) battles, but losing the war"? And what characterizes such wars?	14
Did women in Ancient Rome really not have their own names?	14