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Why did we stick with the Roman names for the planets rather than the Greek ones?

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How has Jeff Davis' Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government been used by historians?

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Today's New York Times article says that the Vietnam War was "unwinnable". Is this true?

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How did Asia, become Asia? How did Asians become Asians? Who labeled the region as Asia?

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What do we know about sexuality in ancient china?

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What empire do you think is shortchanged in history books and why?

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How important were Catholic Feast Days in the lives of the peasantry and aristocracy?

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Were any sex machines made before the Victorian era?

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What is the difference between Xionites, Hephthalites, Kidarites, and White Huns? Are these all different names for the same people, or are some of these ethnic subsets within a greater identity or affiliation?

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Does anyone know how MLK wanted to incorporate social programs with civil rights?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why did we stick with the Roman names for the planets rather than the Greek ones?	11
How has Jeff Davis' Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government been used by historians?	11
Today's New York Times article says that the Vietnam War was "unwinnable". Is this true?	11
How did Asia, become Asia? How did Asians become Asians? Who labeled the region as Asia?	11
What do we know about sexuality in ancient china?	11
What empire do you think is shortchanged in history books and why?	11
How important were Catholic Feast Days in the lives of the peasantry and aristocracy?	11
Were any sex machines made before the Victorian era?	11
What is the difference between Xionites, Hephthalites, Kidarites, and White Huns? Are these all different names for the same people, or are some of these ethnic subsets within a greater identity or affiliation?	11
Does anyone know how MLK wanted to incorporate social programs with civil rights?	11