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The year is 1415. I'm a man at arms in the French army at the battle of Agincourt. If I saw king Henry V on the battlefield would it be okay for me to go toe to toe with him and kill him myself?

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How accurate are movie/TV depictions of battles fought with swords in terms of the injuries taken by soldiers?

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Was suicide common among nobility during the final stages of a siege?

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During WW1 was there still an expectations to salute every time it's practical?

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How often would a late mediaeval peasant go to the pub/tavern in England?

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How often would a typical warship engage in combat in the 1600-1800 period and how long did it take to repair the ships after combat?

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At what point do societal views on historical figures change?

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When did public bonfire displays become commonplace in the UK to commemorate the foiling of Guy Fawkes plot to blow up parliament?

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What were the immigration policies of the Soviet Union?

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What was a work week like in Lenin to early Stalin era of the soviet union and how did it change in the years following Lenins death?

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The year is 1415. I'm a man at arms in the French army at the battle of Agincourt. If I saw king Henry V on the battlefield would it be okay for me to go toe to toe with him and kill him myself?	262
How accurate are movie/TV depictions of battles fought with swords in terms of the injuries taken by soldiers?	52
Was suicide common among nobility during the final stages of a siege?	26
During WW1 was there still an expectations to salute every time it's practical?	10
How often would a late mediaeval peasant go to the pub/tavern in England?	8
How often would a typical warship engage in combat in the 1600-1800 period and how long did it take to repair the ships after combat?	7
At what point do societal views on historical figures change?	3
When did public bonfire displays become commonplace in the UK to commemorate the foiling of Guy Fawkes plot to blow up parliament?	3
What were the immigration policies of the Soviet Union?	1
What was a work week like in Lenin to early Stalin era of the soviet union and how did it change in the years following Lenins death?	1