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Following the dissolution of the USSR, how were military units allocated to the newly sovereign republics?

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Have there been any notable bastards (in the formal sense) from royal families over the last century? Have they had any roles in state or society?

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Did middle eastern Christians under Islamic rule develop theological rhetoric against Islam? Did they ever successfully proselytize?

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Why did Roman identity/language in Syria and Egypt Arabize so easily compared with Persian identity/language in 'Iran'? What made Persian Mesopotamia different from the rest of the Persian realm?

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Do very northern peoples have any cultural expression of Seasonal Affective Disorder (seasonal depression) due to their more sun-less winters?

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The title Rex was despised by the Romans, yet this Latin title was used by medieval kings. What was the first usage of this title during Late Antiquity/Early Middle Ages, and how did it's perception change?

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White flags seem to be a pretty global sign of surrender nowadays. Are there any notable instances of one side's surrender being misinterpreted due to cultural differences?

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Has a US president ever run for elected office at the end of his term?

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What was the de jure relatioship between the Kingdom of Great Britain and the Indian Empire?

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Would a Senatorial class Roman during the Pax Romana have spoken something more like Classical Latin or Vulgar Latin at home?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Following the dissolution of the USSR, how were military units allocated to the newly sovereign republics?	116
Have there been any notable bastards (in the formal sense) from royal families over the last century? Have they had any roles in state or society?	86
Did middle eastern Christians under Islamic rule develop theological rhetoric against Islam? Did they ever successfully proselytize?	71
Why did Roman identity/language in Syria and Egypt Arabize so easily compared with Persian identity/language in 'Iran'? What made Persian Mesopotamia different from the rest of the Persian realm?	31
Do very northern peoples have any cultural expression of Seasonal Affective Disorder (seasonal depression) due to their more sun-less winters?	29
The title Rex was despised by the Romans, yet this Latin title was used by medieval kings. What was the first usage of this title during Late Antiquity/Early Middle Ages, and how did it's perception change?	25
White flags seem to be a pretty global sign of surrender nowadays. Are there any notable instances of one side's surrender being misinterpreted due to cultural differences?	25
Has a US president ever run for elected office at the end of his term?	24
What was the de jure relatioship between the Kingdom of Great Britain and the Indian Empire?	22
Would a Senatorial class Roman during the Pax Romana have spoken something more like Classical Latin or Vulgar Latin at home?	18