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In the film “The Death Of Stalin,” a full-scale liquidation of all staff at Stalins dacha is depicted. Is there any historical context for this, or for the possible execution of individuals who served on Stalin’s personal housekeeping staff in aftermath of his death?

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What do we know of organized crime and gang violence in Ancient Rome? Is it anything as depicted in HBO’s “Rome?”

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Are there any examples of universities revoking doctorates or other credentials from Nazis or other individuals accused/convicted of war crimes or crimes against humanity?

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What would Stalin's mummified remains look like today?

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Why did American penal authorities of the early-mid 20th century design and insist on such elaborate, impractical and often-botched methods of execution such as the electric chair or the gas chamber instead of simply shooting the condemned in the head?

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In the film “The Death Of Stalin,” a full-scale liquidation of all staff at Stalins dacha is depicted. Is there any historical context for this, or for the possible execution of individuals who served on Stalin’s personal housekeeping staff in aftermath of his death?	2377
What do we know of organized crime and gang violence in Ancient Rome? Is it anything as depicted in HBO’s “Rome?”	5
Are there any examples of universities revoking doctorates or other credentials from Nazis or other individuals accused/convicted of war crimes or crimes against humanity?	4
What would Stalin's mummified remains look like today?	1
Why did American penal authorities of the early-mid 20th century design and insist on such elaborate, impractical and often-botched methods of execution such as the electric chair or the gas chamber instead of simply shooting the condemned in the head?	0