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Is this quote really attributable to Napoleon? “Alexander, Caesar, Charlemagne, and I have founded empires. But on what did we rest the creations of our genius? Upon force. Jesus Christ founded his empire upon love; and at this hour millions of men would die for him.”

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I'm a tavern-owner in Ephesus in mid-first century (before Paul comes through). What do I care about in life? What are my worries/hopes/dreams? Why do these things matter to me?

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How long could a fifth rate ship of the line (like HMS Surprise in the Master and Commander film) continue at sea without resupplying its food?

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I've heard that it was commonplace (mandatory even) for bishops to have memorised the psalter (all 150 Psalms) pre 5th/6th century AD. Was this really true? Do we have this from some firsthand sources?

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Why did the first great empires of the world originate in Mesopotamia?

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I've heard it said that Hitler was one of the laziest dictators ever - only working for a few hours in the afternoon but spending most of his time with his girlfriend and his dog. How true is this?

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What were woman's rights like in 7th century Ireland?

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Why did the British Empire succeed where the Dutch Empire had failed (briefly!)?

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How much of modern day Church of England practice was influenced by The Oxford Movement?

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Were ancient Assyrian, Hebrew or other rulers of the region referred to as the host of heaven?

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Is this quote really attributable to Napoleon? “Alexander, Caesar, Charlemagne, and I have founded empires. But on what did we rest the creations of our genius? Upon force. Jesus Christ founded his empire upon love; and at this hour millions of men would die for him.”	483
I'm a tavern-owner in Ephesus in mid-first century (before Paul comes through). What do I care about in life? What are my worries/hopes/dreams? Why do these things matter to me?	86
How long could a fifth rate ship of the line (like HMS Surprise in the Master and Commander film) continue at sea without resupplying its food?	60
I've heard that it was commonplace (mandatory even) for bishops to have memorised the psalter (all 150 Psalms) pre 5th/6th century AD. Was this really true? Do we have this from some firsthand sources?	25
Why did the first great empires of the world originate in Mesopotamia?	24
I've heard it said that Hitler was one of the laziest dictators ever - only working for a few hours in the afternoon but spending most of his time with his girlfriend and his dog. How true is this?	22
What were woman's rights like in 7th century Ireland?	11
Why did the British Empire succeed where the Dutch Empire had failed (briefly!)?	8
How much of modern day Church of England practice was influenced by The Oxford Movement?	8
Were ancient Assyrian, Hebrew or other rulers of the region referred to as the host of heaven?	4