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How accurate is the history in "How Nations Fail" by Acemoglu and Robinson?

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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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I have often heard casual mentions of JFK's election win being rigged by/through his connection to the mafia, is there any truth to this?

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Is it true that Europe adopted the idea of meritocracy from China (via the British East India Company) rather than from Greek philosophers?

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Is it true that the attack on Pearl Harbor was also made to cower Americans into dropping its anti-Japanese demands?

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Who were the Tsarist secret police anyway?

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We know a lot about the Achaemenid Empire's decline based on its involvement in the west, but what significant events occurred to their east which contributed to their downfall?

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

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When did Hitler start becoming well known in Britain, Russia, America and France?

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Are there any examples of a large scale sedantary/urban society reverting back to a nomadic/hunter.gathering state

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How accurate is the history in "How Nations Fail" by Acemoglu and Robinson?	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
I have often heard casual mentions of JFK's election win being rigged by/through his connection to the mafia, is there any truth to this?	12
Is it true that Europe adopted the idea of meritocracy from China (via the British East India Company) rather than from Greek philosophers?	12
Is it true that the attack on Pearl Harbor was also made to cower Americans into dropping its anti-Japanese demands?	12
Who were the Tsarist secret police anyway?	12
We know a lot about the Achaemenid Empire's decline based on its involvement in the west, but what significant events occurred to their east which contributed to their downfall?	12
What did bowmen/crossbowmen do while the infantry was battling in medieval warfare?	12
When did Hitler start becoming well known in Britain, Russia, America and France?	12
Are there any examples of a large scale sedantary/urban society reverting back to a nomadic/hunter.gathering state	12