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Who exactly was Melchizedek from the Old Testament?

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Has there ever been a concept or event similar to the Purge occur in history?

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What policies and thinking went in to continuing World War I once it was clear that no movement was being made by either side?

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How significant was the damage done to Haiti by the damages they were forced to pay for their rebellion?

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Does the Korean "moose", subject of an episode in the first season of the TV show MASH actually have any basis in fact?

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Why is Julius Caesar remembered as one of the "greatest" leaders in recorded history?

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How did the Civil War impact the Amish and Mennonite communities?

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Historians, what is a question in your area of specialty that you have always wished someone would have asked here? Include the answer, of course.

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Is there a historical precedent to a head of state acting secretly on behalf of another state?

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How successful was dazzle camouflage in protecting ships?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Who exactly was Melchizedek from the Old Testament?	20
Has there ever been a concept or event similar to the Purge occur in history?	15
What policies and thinking went in to continuing World War I once it was clear that no movement was being made by either side?	8
How significant was the damage done to Haiti by the damages they were forced to pay for their rebellion?	6
Does the Korean "moose", subject of an episode in the first season of the TV show MASH actually have any basis in fact?	6
Why is Julius Caesar remembered as one of the "greatest" leaders in recorded history?	3
How did the Civil War impact the Amish and Mennonite communities?	3
Historians, what is a question in your area of specialty that you have always wished someone would have asked here? Include the answer, of course.	3
Is there a historical precedent to a head of state acting secretly on behalf of another state?	3
How successful was dazzle camouflage in protecting ships?	2