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If Cape Verde wasn't inhabited before Europeans discovered it? Why was it called a colony? Why was it even given away during the decolonization?

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Can someone explain what defines fascism? Is an authoritarian regime automatically fascist? And what category does António Salazar's regime fall under?

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How odd was António Salazar in contrast with other dictators of the time? And how true were his claims?

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[Meta] How can history from the recent 100 years be studied in a thorough way? Wouldn't it be too recent, as in heavily relevant to today's social political and economic structure, for it to be analyzed in a objective manner?

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In the 1755 earthquake that destroyed Lisbon, it is said many churches were destroyed and the city's brothels spared, this in turn led to a massive religious shock in Europe. How true is this?

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What books can you recommed to learn about Ghenghis Khan?

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[Meta] How can history from the recent 100 years be studied in a thorough way? Wouldn't it be too recent, as in heavily relevant to today's social political and economic structure, for it to be analyzed in a objective manner?

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How can I find my father's decoration in the army's orders? (4th company of Commandos in engagement in Mozambique in service to Portugal)

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How is the Stonehenge protected from the weather?

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What are prominent, non-egyptian, creation myths that exist in africa?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
If Cape Verde wasn't inhabited before Europeans discovered it? Why was it called a colony? Why was it even given away during the decolonization?	195
Can someone explain what defines fascism? Is an authoritarian regime automatically fascist? And what category does António Salazar's regime fall under?	132
How odd was António Salazar in contrast with other dictators of the time? And how true were his claims?	29
[Meta] How can history from the recent 100 years be studied in a thorough way? Wouldn't it be too recent, as in heavily relevant to today's social political and economic structure, for it to be analyzed in a objective manner?	13
In the 1755 earthquake that destroyed Lisbon, it is said many churches were destroyed and the city's brothels spared, this in turn led to a massive religious shock in Europe. How true is this?	10
What books can you recommed to learn about Ghenghis Khan?	8
[Meta] How can history from the recent 100 years be studied in a thorough way? Wouldn't it be too recent, as in heavily relevant to today's social political and economic structure, for it to be analyzed in a objective manner?	4
How can I find my father's decoration in the army's orders? (4th company of Commandos in engagement in Mozambique in service to Portugal)	3
How is the Stonehenge protected from the weather?	2
What are prominent, non-egyptian, creation myths that exist in africa?	1