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What role did alchemy play in medieval Europe? Were alchemists just scam artists or closer to actual scientists?

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I've read that the Bulgarians were originally a group of Turkic peoples from Central Asia. Is this true? If so, why are Bulgarians primarily considered Slavic today?

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Who was eligible to attend the first universities, and what were the benefits of doing so?

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I've heard that professional actors in ancient Rome were considered some of the lowest people in society, just a step up from prostitutes for example. How accurate is this?

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What are the differences between Cossacks/Tatars? Where do they come from and how are they related to Turks and/or Mongols?

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What were the origins of the 'Straw Hat Riot' of 1922? Why were straw hats considered such a big deal?

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During the 1991 Shi'a uprising against Saddam in Iraq, Dick Cheney stated "I'm not sure whose side you'd want to be on." By 1998, the Iraq Liberation Act made it US policy to support the removal of Saddam. In terms of US geopolitical strategy, what led to this policy shift?

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What was the citizenship status of refugees which fled Baltic states prior to 1917, but did not naturalize in their new homes until years later?

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What was the intended role of Louis XIV's police force founded in 1667? Why is it considered the first "modern" police force?

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How soon did Ellis Island immigrants become US citizens? Did they have to be naturalized for a couple years or did they immediately receive a US passport?

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What role did alchemy play in medieval Europe? Were alchemists just scam artists or closer to actual scientists?	241	AskHistorians
I've read that the Bulgarians were originally a group of Turkic peoples from Central Asia. Is this true? If so, why are Bulgarians primarily considered Slavic today?	178	AskHistorians
Who was eligible to attend the first universities, and what were the benefits of doing so?	103	AskHistorians
I've heard that professional actors in ancient Rome were considered some of the lowest people in society, just a step up from prostitutes for example. How accurate is this?	55	AskHistorians
What are the differences between Cossacks/Tatars? Where do they come from and how are they related to Turks and/or Mongols?	55	AskHistorians
What were the origins of the 'Straw Hat Riot' of 1922? Why were straw hats considered such a big deal?	35	AskHistorians
During the 1991 Shi'a uprising against Saddam in Iraq, Dick Cheney stated "I'm not sure whose side you'd want to be on." By 1998, the Iraq Liberation Act made it US policy to support the removal of Saddam. In terms of US geopolitical strategy, what led to this policy shift?	31	AskHistorians
What was the citizenship status of refugees which fled Baltic states prior to 1917, but did not naturalize in their new homes until years later?	29	AskHistorians
What was the intended role of Louis XIV's police force founded in 1667? Why is it considered the first "modern" police force?	26	AskHistorians
How soon did Ellis Island immigrants become US citizens? Did they have to be naturalized for a couple years or did they immediately receive a US passport?	25	AskHistorians