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Why didn't Charlemagne choose Paris as his capital?

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If ancient Greece was patriarchal, why was Athena a woman?

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"The CSA had, in fact, already drafted up a well managed plan to eradicate the practice of slavery by mid-war," is this correct?

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Where did Egypt get all their gold?

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Why were the Seljuk Turks so successful against their enemies?

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How did the words "democracy" and "republic" get attached to the main political parties in the USA?

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Was Pope Zachary solely convinced to depose Childeric III by the argument made by Pepin the Short?

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What was the most easterly Roman city?

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Were there ever Roman Senators who were women?

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I am a citizen of Rome living in Alexandria in the 600s. How does my life change after the siege of Alexandria in 641?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why didn't Charlemagne choose Paris as his capital?	439
If ancient Greece was patriarchal, why was Athena a woman?	91
"The CSA had, in fact, already drafted up a well managed plan to eradicate the practice of slavery by mid-war," is this correct?	64
Where did Egypt get all their gold?	48
Why were the Seljuk Turks so successful against their enemies?	43
How did the words "democracy" and "republic" get attached to the main political parties in the USA?	31
Was Pope Zachary solely convinced to depose Childeric III by the argument made by Pepin the Short?	22
What was the most easterly Roman city?	18
Were there ever Roman Senators who were women?	12
I am a citizen of Rome living in Alexandria in the 600s. How does my life change after the siege of Alexandria in 641?	11