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Is there a place where I can view a timeline of history that lines up major events in different cultures/time periods?

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Why did Russia have so many famines?

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In the 19th century, it was standard practice for Presidents seeking a second term to move on from their first term VP and nominate a new running mate. From the 20th century on, this has been very rare.

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How did Hannibal manage to putter around Italy for literally 15 years, yet never take Rome itself?

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The Avenue of the Dead has many teocallis, all missing their temples. What did these temples look like, and when/why were they removed?

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How similar is present-day Judaism to the Judaism of the 1st and 2nd centuries?

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Why was Communism such a big deal? Why were people so scared of Communism when, in theory, it could have been beneficial to them?

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How did "adult swim" become a thing? When did it become normal for swimming pools to remove children from the pool for 15 minutes every hour?

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How did the Star of David come to be associated with Judaism?

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Why did the Kingdom of Sicily and the Holy Roman Empire routinely try to employ Knights from Northern Italy during the Medieval period?

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Is there a place where I can view a timeline of history that lines up major events in different cultures/time periods?	27
Why did Russia have so many famines?	27
In the 19th century, it was standard practice for Presidents seeking a second term to move on from their first term VP and nominate a new running mate. From the 20th century on, this has been very rare.	27
How did Hannibal manage to putter around Italy for literally 15 years, yet never take Rome itself?	27
The Avenue of the Dead has many teocallis, all missing their temples. What did these temples look like, and when/why were they removed?	27
How similar is present-day Judaism to the Judaism of the 1st and 2nd centuries?	27
Why was Communism such a big deal? Why were people so scared of Communism when, in theory, it could have been beneficial to them?	27
How did "adult swim" become a thing? When did it become normal for swimming pools to remove children from the pool for 15 minutes every hour?	27
How did the Star of David come to be associated with Judaism?	27
Why did the Kingdom of Sicily and the Holy Roman Empire routinely try to employ Knights from Northern Italy during the Medieval period?	27