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How much did the Byzantine Empire's lack of succession law lead to its disintegration?

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There's been a large outcry among fans about the current season of the long-running serial Game of Thrones. Are there comparable examples of fan anger from the era of long-running serial novels?

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Most Eastern Orthodox countries in Europe use the Cyrillic alphabet. Why doesn't Romania use Cyrillic?

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How would medieval pirates operate? Who would buy their goods? Would they operate with a veneer of legality like the privateers from a few centuries later?

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If a vessel was captured during the Age of Sail, how would the ownership be determined?

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When did indoor arenas (basketball/hockey) start having air horns inside?

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How did medieval European nobility wipe their hands after eating?

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How were bed sizes standardized?

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How would a commoner get a knighthood in the High Medieval period?

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How much did the Byzantine Empire's lack of succession law lead to its disintegration?	1
There's been a large outcry among fans about the current season of the long-running serial Game of Thrones. Are there comparable examples of fan anger from the era of long-running serial novels?	1
Most Eastern Orthodox countries in Europe use the Cyrillic alphabet. Why doesn't Romania use Cyrillic?	1
How would medieval pirates operate? Who would buy their goods? Would they operate with a veneer of legality like the privateers from a few centuries later?	1
If a vessel was captured during the Age of Sail, how would the ownership be determined?	1
When did indoor arenas (basketball/hockey) start having air horns inside?	1
How did medieval European nobility wipe their hands after eating?	1
How were bed sizes standardized?	1
How would a commoner get a knighthood in the High Medieval period?	1