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Did Da Vinci share his ideas and inventions with friends, family, or the public? If so, what did people think of them?

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How accurate is this: "8% of Asians are direct descendants from Genghis Khan?"

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To what extent were there divisions and sects in ancient religions? (Zoroastrianism, the Greek and Roman pantheon, etc)

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How did European colonial powers respond to the Monroe Doctrine?

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Andean historians- what do you think about "Turn Right at Machu Picchu"?

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During the last days of the Roman Empire, how different was Christianity practiced in Gaul to Christianity practiced in Asia Minor? Were there noticeable differences?

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Why did some colonized countries hold on to their mother country's religion very strongly (ie the Philippines), but others not so much (ie India)?

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How much contact was there between the Indus Valley Civilization and China? Is there evidence for trade between the two?

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What are historians' thoughts on the book "Zealot" by Reza Aslan?

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How much manpower was needed to defend the Great Wall of China at its greatest extent? Was it even manned?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Did Da Vinci share his ideas and inventions with friends, family, or the public? If so, what did people think of them?	16
How accurate is this: "8% of Asians are direct descendants from Genghis Khan?"	16
To what extent were there divisions and sects in ancient religions? (Zoroastrianism, the Greek and Roman pantheon, etc)	15
How did European colonial powers respond to the Monroe Doctrine?	13
Andean historians- what do you think about "Turn Right at Machu Picchu"?	9
During the last days of the Roman Empire, how different was Christianity practiced in Gaul to Christianity practiced in Asia Minor? Were there noticeable differences?	9
Why did some colonized countries hold on to their mother country's religion very strongly (ie the Philippines), but others not so much (ie India)?	8
How much contact was there between the Indus Valley Civilization and China? Is there evidence for trade between the two?	8
What are historians' thoughts on the book "Zealot" by Reza Aslan?	6
How much manpower was needed to defend the Great Wall of China at its greatest extent? Was it even manned?	6