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I understand that many Vikings adopted Christianity when the two cultures met, but do we know if any Christians became Pagans?

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Can anyone recommend me books, documentaries, and films about the Aztecs, Mayans, and their first meetings with the Spanish?

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Given how many times Europe launched crusades against Muslims, was there ever any plans among Middle-Eastern rulers to invade Europe?

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In 'Lincoln in the Bardo' it is said that some blamed Abraham and his wife for their son's death as they allowed him to play outside in the rain, which people said caused the fever that killed him, how true is this?

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When was the first Guitar invented and was it an evolution of the Lute?

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Once passengers were in a life boat once the Titanic started sinking, were they pretty much safe?

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In Greek mythology, it's said that Prometheus defied Zeus when he gave fire to mankind. Did any hardcore worshipers refuse to use fire because of this?

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How come many ancient civilizations came up with the idea of Dragons when these civilizations could never have met.

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Why did Hitler decide to invade Africa and Russia? Would this not have weakened his army?

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Why did NASA decide to send the frontman of a pop-punk band to the moon instead of a trained astronaut?

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I understand that many Vikings adopted Christianity when the two cultures met, but do we know if any Christians became Pagans?	15
Can anyone recommend me books, documentaries, and films about the Aztecs, Mayans, and their first meetings with the Spanish?	12
Given how many times Europe launched crusades against Muslims, was there ever any plans among Middle-Eastern rulers to invade Europe?	12
In 'Lincoln in the Bardo' it is said that some blamed Abraham and his wife for their son's death as they allowed him to play outside in the rain, which people said caused the fever that killed him, how true is this?	6
When was the first Guitar invented and was it an evolution of the Lute?	6
Once passengers were in a life boat once the Titanic started sinking, were they pretty much safe?	3
In Greek mythology, it's said that Prometheus defied Zeus when he gave fire to mankind. Did any hardcore worshipers refuse to use fire because of this?	3
How come many ancient civilizations came up with the idea of Dragons when these civilizations could never have met.	2
Why did Hitler decide to invade Africa and Russia? Would this not have weakened his army?	0
Why did NASA decide to send the frontman of a pop-punk band to the moon instead of a trained astronaut?	0