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Why doesn't Russia have any impressive European-style castles?

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In 1215, when royal knights laid siege to Rochester, why did they let everyone free, but executed the crossbowman?

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Why didn't Egyptians just write the method of building pyramids down?

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What kind of a personal armour was used by Black African tribes in Medieval age?

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Are there any civilizations more ancient than sumer?

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Do we know how knights used lance in combat? Was it a one-time use?

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Was the Karakorum a Scientific Center of Mongol science? Were there any scientists, engineers, etc...?

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Where/how did the Mongols get metal to make armor and weapons?

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Did "pike and shot" tactics make knights useless?

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What are "Robber Knight"?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why doesn't Russia have any impressive European-style castles?	241
In 1215, when royal knights laid siege to Rochester, why did they let everyone free, but executed the crossbowman?	83
Why didn't Egyptians just write the method of building pyramids down?	30
What kind of a personal armour was used by Black African tribes in Medieval age?	22
Are there any civilizations more ancient than sumer?	18
Do we know how knights used lance in combat? Was it a one-time use?	17
Was the Karakorum a Scientific Center of Mongol science? Were there any scientists, engineers, etc...?	16
Where/how did the Mongols get metal to make armor and weapons?	14
Did "pike and shot" tactics make knights useless?	6
What are "Robber Knight"?	5