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Was there a specialized "corps of engineers" in charge of building and operating siege engines in the Middle Ages?

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I am a noble knight captured in battle during the Hundred Years War, and held captive for ransom. How uncomfortable is my captivity?

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I am a well-educated man in 13th century Italy. What books have I read, most likely?

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Did the English Normans and Sicilian Normans have significant trading and cultural exchanges?

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Did Leonardo da Vinci get a share of the ransom money when the military machinery that he invented was used to capture important enemies alive?

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Did the dating of the Ramadan ever cause a controversy like the early medieval Easter dating controversy?

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During the time of the crusades, did European arms manufacturers make weapons and armor for the Muslim armies?

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What did the library of Constantinople contain?

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The amount of saffron used for dyeing in the middle ages was insane. How did they do it?

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Was the system for launching nuclear missiles always referred to as the "nuclear button"?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Was there a specialized "corps of engineers" in charge of building and operating siege engines in the Middle Ages?	241
I am a noble knight captured in battle during the Hundred Years War, and held captive for ransom. How uncomfortable is my captivity?	225
I am a well-educated man in 13th century Italy. What books have I read, most likely?	181
Did the English Normans and Sicilian Normans have significant trading and cultural exchanges?	150
Did Leonardo da Vinci get a share of the ransom money when the military machinery that he invented was used to capture important enemies alive?	41
Did the dating of the Ramadan ever cause a controversy like the early medieval Easter dating controversy?	19
During the time of the crusades, did European arms manufacturers make weapons and armor for the Muslim armies?	13
What did the library of Constantinople contain?	12
The amount of saffron used for dyeing in the middle ages was insane. How did they do it?	10
Was the system for launching nuclear missiles always referred to as the "nuclear button"?	8