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Who were the Maniots and how did they resist conversion to Christianity for so long in the heavily Orthodox Byzantine Empire?

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Does anyone have any recommendations for books and other resources pertaining to the evolution and spread of Hinduism throughout South and Southeast Asia?

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What sort of training would filmakers have had during the silent era (1905-1927) of film?

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In various versions of the Geser epic, especially in the Balistan version, people are bathed in milk and butter; was this an actual practice in medieval Tibet and neighboring areas?

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Was the treatment of Ainu by the Yamato Japanese was very similar to the treatment of First Nations by European settlers, can anyone shed light on that?

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How did the Buddha become incorporated into Hinduism as an Avatar of Vishnu? Was there resistance?

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What was the relation ship between Ptolemaios I Soter and Seleukos I Nikator like?

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What are some ongoing studies or upcoming publications in your field that you are excited about?

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Is there any historical evidence for the battles in the Mahabharata?

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What was literature like in fascist states? Was it it similar to that of communist states?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Who were the Maniots and how did they resist conversion to Christianity for so long in the heavily Orthodox Byzantine Empire?	5
Does anyone have any recommendations for books and other resources pertaining to the evolution and spread of Hinduism throughout South and Southeast Asia?	4
What sort of training would filmakers have had during the silent era (1905-1927) of film?	4
In various versions of the Geser epic, especially in the Balistan version, people are bathed in milk and butter; was this an actual practice in medieval Tibet and neighboring areas?	3
Was the treatment of Ainu by the Yamato Japanese was very similar to the treatment of First Nations by European settlers, can anyone shed light on that?	3
How did the Buddha become incorporated into Hinduism as an Avatar of Vishnu? Was there resistance?	3
What was the relation ship between Ptolemaios I Soter and Seleukos I Nikator like?	2
What are some ongoing studies or upcoming publications in your field that you are excited about?	2
Is there any historical evidence for the battles in the Mahabharata?	2
What was literature like in fascist states? Was it it similar to that of communist states?	2