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A. Hamilton & J. Madison were authors of The Federalist Papers. Did they always have different views on the role of government in the republic (and put them aside at first) or did these differences emerge after the ratification of the constitution?

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Did the queen (or any member of the royal family) comment on the institution of apartheid whilst South Africa was still a part of the commonwealth?

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How did the 'bill of attainder' come about as a legal concept, and how did English parliaments at the time operate along side the courts and the Crown?

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The devolution of the small farms into big plantations in the late Roman Republic period, and the subsequent degradation of agriculture in Italy, is a widely known theory. But how do we know of this?

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Why did the landsknecht of the 15th and 16th century dress in such a flamboyant manner?

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Do we know for sure that the ancient celts used blue dye on their skin or is that just a pop culture phenomenon?

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What is the history of the Vatican Vault?

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Given how effective heavily armored Hoplites in a phalanx were, why didn't the Persians use them as well?

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What effect did the black death have on the environment of Europe?

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What did bowmen/crossbowmen do while the infantry was battling in medieval warfare?

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A. Hamilton & J. Madison were authors of The Federalist Papers. Did they always have different views on the role of government in the republic (and put them aside at first) or did these differences emerge after the ratification of the constitution?	12
Did the queen (or any member of the royal family) comment on the institution of apartheid whilst South Africa was still a part of the commonwealth?	12
How did the 'bill of attainder' come about as a legal concept, and how did English parliaments at the time operate along side the courts and the Crown?	12
The devolution of the small farms into big plantations in the late Roman Republic period, and the subsequent degradation of agriculture in Italy, is a widely known theory. But how do we know of this?	12
Why did the landsknecht of the 15th and 16th century dress in such a flamboyant manner?	12
Do we know for sure that the ancient celts used blue dye on their skin or is that just a pop culture phenomenon?	12
What is the history of the Vatican Vault?	12
Given how effective heavily armored Hoplites in a phalanx were, why didn't the Persians use them as well?	12
What effect did the black death have on the environment of Europe?	12
What did bowmen/crossbowmen do while the infantry was battling in medieval warfare?	12