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Historians, the Titanic seems to get all shipwreck interest and romanticization. What are some other interesting shipwreck stories that people should know about?
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Were there any lasting impacts on French society as a result of so many important nobles being killed at Agincourt?
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Why does the French Foreign Legion have such a romantic reputation while other foreign formations have been forgotten?
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Did Danish popular opinion of Napoleon change in the aftermath of the British 1807 bombardment of Copenhagen?
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If you could recommend one book to get someone interested in your favorite historical period, what would it be?
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Why were some Celtic gods like Brigid "converted" in to Christian saints and Norse gods were not? NSFW
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