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Why did countries with different languages change the names of famous people to fit the language. E.G. Cristoforo Colombo to Cristobal Colon to Christopher Columbus. Did they do this back then or is this a more modern change for historical purposes.

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Is Foucault highly regarded by Historians?

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What influence did the hanseatics have on scandinavian culture and language?

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How did men in ancient times cut their hair before scissors/razors?

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Is the documentary series "The World At War" still broadly considered accurate in academic circles?

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Is it true that societies are now changing faster than before? How different was Roman society for example during different time periods?

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Religion historians -- How people lived through transitions from one major religion to another?

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What was the political context of the events of June 4th in Tiananmen Square?

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Why did the Clinton administration (and Bush administration) have a policy of regime change in Iraq?

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Why did the British and Ottomans and French team up against Russia in the Siege of Crimea?

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Why did countries with different languages change the names of famous people to fit the language. E.G. Cristoforo Colombo to Cristobal Colon to Christopher Columbus. Did they do this back then or is this a more modern change for historical purposes.	28
Is Foucault highly regarded by Historians?	28
What influence did the hanseatics have on scandinavian culture and language?	28
How did men in ancient times cut their hair before scissors/razors?	27
Is the documentary series "The World At War" still broadly considered accurate in academic circles?	27
Is it true that societies are now changing faster than before? How different was Roman society for example during different time periods?	27
Religion historians -- How people lived through transitions from one major religion to another?	27
What was the political context of the events of June 4th in Tiananmen Square?	27
Why did the Clinton administration (and Bush administration) have a policy of regime change in Iraq?	27
Why did the British and Ottomans and French team up against Russia in the Siege of Crimea?	27