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One of the arguments given against Puerto Rican and DC statehood is that they would permanently alter the balance of power in the Senate. Was that same argument made against Hawaiian and Alaskan admission to the US?

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How did 19th century Dickensian-era Londoners keep the ubiquitous coal soot and coal dust from turning everything they owned black?

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Did the Hudson's Bay Company surreptitiously arm the Iroquis, as depicted in the show 'Barkskins'? Did they arm other groups too?

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What was the role of cavalry and archery during "Viking Age" UK (present-day borders, c. 780 AD - 1066)? Battle summaries and analyses always mention shield walls, but rarely cavalry or archers. Why?

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What books or peer-reviewed articles do you recommend for studying the Europe-wide revolutions of 1848?

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What was the role of Islam in the Arab Conquests under Muhammad and the First Caliphate? How "codified" was Islam as a religion at that time?

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One of the arguments given against Puerto Rican and DC statehood is that they would permanently alter the balance of power in the Senate. Was that same argument made against Hawaiian and Alaskan admission to the US?	659
How did 19th century Dickensian-era Londoners keep the ubiquitous coal soot and coal dust from turning everything they owned black?	171
Did the Hudson's Bay Company surreptitiously arm the Iroquis, as depicted in the show 'Barkskins'? Did they arm other groups too?	23
What was the role of cavalry and archery during "Viking Age" UK (present-day borders, c. 780 AD - 1066)? Battle summaries and analyses always mention shield walls, but rarely cavalry or archers. Why?	5
What books or peer-reviewed articles do you recommend for studying the Europe-wide revolutions of 1848?	2
What was the role of Islam in the Arab Conquests under Muhammad and the First Caliphate? How "codified" was Islam as a religion at that time?	1