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I've been transported back to Early Modern Europe is there any sickness or injury I could go to a doctor about and expect them to do more good than harm?

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When did being involved in Fashion acquire an effeminate connotation?

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Why are Classical/Hellenistic Mystery Cults called "Cults"?

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Why is Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden looked on so favorably in english-language writings of the 30 Years War?

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What is the historical origin of Jesus's "Harrowing of Hell" and how did it change into the idea that Jesus is fighting Satan for three days?

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How Did Cossacks Become Synonymous With Antisemetic Violence in Ashkenazi Culture?

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When did titanium stop being this fancy metal that would build the future?

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Why did US infrastructure spending decline from the late 60’s?

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At what point did piracy stop being a major factor in trade?

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How was Portugal's army so enormous in its 1415 invasion of Ceuta?

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I've been transported back to Early Modern Europe is there any sickness or injury I could go to a doctor about and expect them to do more good than harm?	92
When did being involved in Fashion acquire an effeminate connotation?	81
Why are Classical/Hellenistic Mystery Cults called "Cults"?	64
Why is Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden looked on so favorably in english-language writings of the 30 Years War?	63
What is the historical origin of Jesus's "Harrowing of Hell" and how did it change into the idea that Jesus is fighting Satan for three days?	58
How Did Cossacks Become Synonymous With Antisemetic Violence in Ashkenazi Culture?	57
When did titanium stop being this fancy metal that would build the future?	51
Why did US infrastructure spending decline from the late 60’s?	47
At what point did piracy stop being a major factor in trade?	41
How was Portugal's army so enormous in its 1415 invasion of Ceuta?	35