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In the late 19th and early 20th century, before WWI, the Ottoman Empire lost a series of wars to Russia, Greece, Italy, and a coalition of Balkan states. What was the state of the Ottoman military at the time, and why was it unable to compete with the Empire's neighbors?

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Why is the Vinca Culture so over looked, and never discussed?

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Short question for AskHistorian mods and those who provide in-depth answers. Would raising the cap from 10,000 characters to say 20,000 characters help in replies to more complicated or contentious questions?

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In the 1990s ten Black WW2 heroes were proposed to receive a belated Medal of Honor; President Clinton ultimately chose 7 to be awarded. Who were the 3 who were denied, and why didn't they make the cut?

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Why was the international community so divided on the Biafran War? The US supported the same side as the USSR; Britain supported a different side than France; and Israel, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Egypt, and the PLO all supported the Nigerian government at points. Why?

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Is Arnold Toynbee’s theory of the life cycle of civilizations accepted doctrine in history?

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Why has left wing terrorism been on a decline since 80-90s?

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Why was McClellan so hesitant to act?

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How did Europeans react to the discovery of the Americas?

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How did humanity go from using psychedelic mushrooms for spiritual practice to outright banning them in certain countries?

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In the late 19th and early 20th century, before WWI, the Ottoman Empire lost a series of wars to Russia, Greece, Italy, and a coalition of Balkan states. What was the state of the Ottoman military at the time, and why was it unable to compete with the Empire's neighbors?	36
Why is the Vinca Culture so over looked, and never discussed?	36
Short question for AskHistorian mods and those who provide in-depth answers. Would raising the cap from 10,000 characters to say 20,000 characters help in replies to more complicated or contentious questions?	36
In the 1990s ten Black WW2 heroes were proposed to receive a belated Medal of Honor; President Clinton ultimately chose 7 to be awarded. Who were the 3 who were denied, and why didn't they make the cut?	36
Why was the international community so divided on the Biafran War? The US supported the same side as the USSR; Britain supported a different side than France; and Israel, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Egypt, and the PLO all supported the Nigerian government at points. Why?	36
Is Arnold Toynbee’s theory of the life cycle of civilizations accepted doctrine in history?	36
Why has left wing terrorism been on a decline since 80-90s?	36
Why was McClellan so hesitant to act?	36
How did Europeans react to the discovery of the Americas?	36
How did humanity go from using psychedelic mushrooms for spiritual practice to outright banning them in certain countries?	36