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Why did medieval kings go through so much trouble to establish that their right to rule was legitimate?

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Why are so many Shakespeare plays set in Italy?

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Why'd the French Revolutionary government get rid of traditional names when they established the department system in 1790?

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Do we know why the Mormon pioneers chose to settle in Salt Lake City instead of California?

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The Xiongnu, defeated by the Han Dynasty in 89, ended up migrating to the west, and 350 years later, invaded the Western Roman Empire. Is there a connection between Hunnish displacement and the other barbarian invasions, like the Goths, the Franks, and the Vandals?

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Why did the Taiping Rebellion fail?

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Why were the Jesuits suppressed in the late 18th century?

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When and why did the professions of medicine and pharmacy separate?

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Did the harshness of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk affect the Peace of Versailles?

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How was Garibaldi able to overthrow the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies with only 1000 men?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why did medieval kings go through so much trouble to establish that their right to rule was legitimate?	13
Why are so many Shakespeare plays set in Italy?	13
Why'd the French Revolutionary government get rid of traditional names when they established the department system in 1790?	12
Do we know why the Mormon pioneers chose to settle in Salt Lake City instead of California?	11
The Xiongnu, defeated by the Han Dynasty in 89, ended up migrating to the west, and 350 years later, invaded the Western Roman Empire. Is there a connection between Hunnish displacement and the other barbarian invasions, like the Goths, the Franks, and the Vandals?	11
Why did the Taiping Rebellion fail?	11
Why were the Jesuits suppressed in the late 18th century?	10
When and why did the professions of medicine and pharmacy separate?	10
Did the harshness of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk affect the Peace of Versailles?	9
How was Garibaldi able to overthrow the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies with only 1000 men?	9