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To what extent was Richard the Lionheart a successful crusader?

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What was the catalyst for Viking expansion in the 8th Century?

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Did the Rome begin what we now understand to be civilisation?

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Up until the 50s, London was the most populated city in the world. How did it fall so quickly and so drastically down the list?

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When the Jews were expelled from Spain in 1492, the Turkish sultan sent the navy to bring them to Ottoman lands. Why would the Sultan do this?

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How did the British 'Carry On' franchise continue for 20 years almost uninterrupted and then suddenly stop in 1978?

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How comfortable was the Christmas Truce? Was there anyone who felt like the other side might backstab them?

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Why didn't any Middle-Eastern or Asian powers such as the Ottomans or Chinese colonise Australia?

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What's the history behind the US 'shutting down' its government?

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How did York end up becoming a bigger city than Lancaster despite Lancaster being hugely influential in the slave trade?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
To what extent was Richard the Lionheart a successful crusader?	6
What was the catalyst for Viking expansion in the 8th Century?	6
Did the Rome begin what we now understand to be civilisation?	5
Up until the 50s, London was the most populated city in the world. How did it fall so quickly and so drastically down the list?	5
When the Jews were expelled from Spain in 1492, the Turkish sultan sent the navy to bring them to Ottoman lands. Why would the Sultan do this?	5
How did the British 'Carry On' franchise continue for 20 years almost uninterrupted and then suddenly stop in 1978?	5
How comfortable was the Christmas Truce? Was there anyone who felt like the other side might backstab them?	5
Why didn't any Middle-Eastern or Asian powers such as the Ottomans or Chinese colonise Australia?	5
What's the history behind the US 'shutting down' its government?	5
How did York end up becoming a bigger city than Lancaster despite Lancaster being hugely influential in the slave trade?	5