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Did the Vikings think of what they were doing (i.e., raiding, destroying, and pillaging in countries like England and Ireland) as virtuous? How did they rationalize to themselves and their countrymen what amounted to piracy?

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Roadside Picnic by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky (1972)

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Biochip - Tower 13 [Central Processing Unit 01011101 / Electro] (2020)

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The Truth by Terry Pratchett (2000)

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Cocktail Time by PG Wodehouse (1958)

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When did communities start being patrolled by a police force? What was the original function of police?

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What was the reasoning behind aristocrats shunning the taking of a salary in a profession?

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Prior to electricity, how did monks see well enough to write manuscripts? Did they use candles during the day, or was the natural light from windows/skylights enough?

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What happened to all the original English aristocrats when the Norman lords conquered England in 1066? Where did they go? Were they just killed off? Did any retain power? Did many remain loyal to the family of King Harold? Were many absorbed into the court of William?

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What kind of power vacuum was left in Greece after the death of Alexander the Great?

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Did the Vikings think of what they were doing (i.e., raiding, destroying, and pillaging in countries like England and Ireland) as virtuous? How did they rationalize to themselves and their countrymen what amounted to piracy?	8	AskHistorians
Roadside Picnic by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky (1972)	8	audiobooksonyoutube
Biochip - Tower 13 [Central Processing Unit 01011101 / Electro] (2020)	7	Techno
The Truth by Terry Pratchett (2000)	6	audiobooksonyoutube
Cocktail Time by PG Wodehouse (1958)	6	audiobooksonyoutube
When did communities start being patrolled by a police force? What was the original function of police?	6	AskHistorians
What was the reasoning behind aristocrats shunning the taking of a salary in a profession?	5	AskHistorians
Prior to electricity, how did monks see well enough to write manuscripts? Did they use candles during the day, or was the natural light from windows/skylights enough?	3	AskHistorians
What happened to all the original English aristocrats when the Norman lords conquered England in 1066? Where did they go? Were they just killed off? Did any retain power? Did many remain loyal to the family of King Harold? Were many absorbed into the court of William?	3	AskHistorians
What kind of power vacuum was left in Greece after the death of Alexander the Great?	2	AskHistorians