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If you've watched Crash Course World History, you know that they frequently make generalizations, then add "...except for the Mongols" Where the mongols really an exceptional empire?

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When we learn about ancient empires, we often see colored maps showing the exact territory they controlled. Is that how the people in those empires would have viewed it?

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"WWII was won with British intelligence, American steel and Russian blood"

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Were there ever any Islamic attempts to colonize the New World?

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What is the worst historical incident that can be directly linked to someone drinking too much?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
If you've watched Crash Course World History, you know that they frequently make generalizations, then add "...except for the Mongols" Where the mongols really an exceptional empire?	1160
When we learn about ancient empires, we often see colored maps showing the exact territory they controlled. Is that how the people in those empires would have viewed it?	680
"WWII was won with British intelligence, American steel and Russian blood"	168
Were there ever any Islamic attempts to colonize the New World?	21
What is the worst historical incident that can be directly linked to someone drinking too much?	1