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How and why did the Alpine region come to be so wealthy despite mountainous regions often being 'backwaters'?

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Ancient Greeks like Hesiod and Aristotle apparently had views on young people that are humorously similar to those of modern Baby Boomers, complaining of their lack of respect and work ethic. Has this attitude been universal throughout history?

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At the outbreak of the Troubles, how did Northern Ireland's economy compare to that of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland?

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When and how did Ireland stop being poor and "backwards" relative to the rest of Europe?

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Are there any historical accounts of the Romani (“Gypsies”) being welcomed or viewed positively in regions they migrated to?

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Do any mainstream academics consider either the Irish famine of 1845-1849 or Cromwell's invasion and subsequent Plantation of Ulster to be acts of genocide?

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How far back can anti-slavery philosophy or views be traced?

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Can anyone recommend reading on the history of financial crime and embezzlement?

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Many tactics and specific tools exist for riot control by police forces e.g. tear gas, wide street design. Have well-organised protesters ever developed an equivalent body of tactics to negate these countermeasures?

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Is there much evidence of interaction in the ancient world (particularly Greece and especially Rome) between slaves and the free poor?

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How and why did the Alpine region come to be so wealthy despite mountainous regions often being 'backwaters'?	3542
Ancient Greeks like Hesiod and Aristotle apparently had views on young people that are humorously similar to those of modern Baby Boomers, complaining of their lack of respect and work ethic. Has this attitude been universal throughout history?	9
At the outbreak of the Troubles, how did Northern Ireland's economy compare to that of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland?	8
When and how did Ireland stop being poor and "backwards" relative to the rest of Europe?	6
Are there any historical accounts of the Romani (“Gypsies”) being welcomed or viewed positively in regions they migrated to?	4
Do any mainstream academics consider either the Irish famine of 1845-1849 or Cromwell's invasion and subsequent Plantation of Ulster to be acts of genocide?	4
How far back can anti-slavery philosophy or views be traced?	3
Can anyone recommend reading on the history of financial crime and embezzlement?	3
Many tactics and specific tools exist for riot control by police forces e.g. tear gas, wide street design. Have well-organised protesters ever developed an equivalent body of tactics to negate these countermeasures?	3
Is there much evidence of interaction in the ancient world (particularly Greece and especially Rome) between slaves and the free poor?	2