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Greek views of Xerxes have shaped Western views of him as a decadent villain, but what was he really like as King of Persia?

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[meta] I have to ask...where did 3,000 new subscriptions in a day come from?

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How much effort was put into maintaining Roman construction after the fall of the Empire?

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Why are so many state functions carried out at Westminster Abbey when the nominal seat of authority is at Canterbury?

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Happy Festivius/Winter Solstice/Christmas/Yule, etc., etc.! Every year it comes up, so let's clear it up! What are the truths and myths behind Christmas?

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What made Soviet "Shock Armies," so...um...Shocking?

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Did East and West Germany approach reconciling with the Nazi era differently?

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META- Voting Rights Act Questions Mega Thread.

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Are there any verified times when a media event greatly influenced the beliefs of a culture or actions of a national leader?

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What was the culture and religion of the Arabian Peninsula like before Islam?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Greek views of Xerxes have shaped Western views of him as a decadent villain, but what was he really like as King of Persia?	109
[meta] I have to ask...where did 3,000 new subscriptions in a day come from?	105
How much effort was put into maintaining Roman construction after the fall of the Empire?	105
Why are so many state functions carried out at Westminster Abbey when the nominal seat of authority is at Canterbury?	104
Happy Festivius/Winter Solstice/Christmas/Yule, etc., etc.! Every year it comes up, so let's clear it up! What are the truths and myths behind Christmas?	97
What made Soviet "Shock Armies," so...um...Shocking?	97
Did East and West Germany approach reconciling with the Nazi era differently?	91
META- Voting Rights Act Questions Mega Thread.	78
Are there any verified times when a media event greatly influenced the beliefs of a culture or actions of a national leader?	74
What was the culture and religion of the Arabian Peninsula like before Islam?	71