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France was the first country in Western Europe to decriminalise homosexuality (1791). What was the general reaction to this, and what was life like for LGBT people following this decision?

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In the 19th century, Ireland was the most heavily policed country in Europe, with fourteen times as many police as 'absolutist' Prussia per capita, and four times as many as France (the second most heavily policed). How was repression in Ireland outside the country?

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In 'Homage to Catalonia', Orwell speaks offhandedly of a Russian official being 'purged'. What was known of the tyrranies of the Soviet government outside the USSR in the 1930s, and how were they regarded?

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When British PM Lloyd George caught Spanish Flu, Jews in Odessa, Ukraine considered holding a 'black wedding' ritual to heal him. Why was he held in such high regard by people with so little apparent connection to him or Britain?

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The Fatimid caliph al-Zafir was apparently killed to hide a homosexual relationship with the son of a politician. What were attitudes towards homosexuality in the 12th century Middle East? Did these attitudes change significantly over time?

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France was the first country in Western Europe to decriminalise homosexuality (1791). What was the general reaction to this, and what was life like for LGBT people following this decision?	813
In the 19th century, Ireland was the most heavily policed country in Europe, with fourteen times as many police as 'absolutist' Prussia per capita, and four times as many as France (the second most heavily policed). How was repression in Ireland outside the country?	88
In 'Homage to Catalonia', Orwell speaks offhandedly of a Russian official being 'purged'. What was known of the tyrranies of the Soviet government outside the USSR in the 1930s, and how were they regarded?	68
When British PM Lloyd George caught Spanish Flu, Jews in Odessa, Ukraine considered holding a 'black wedding' ritual to heal him. Why was he held in such high regard by people with so little apparent connection to him or Britain?	48
The Fatimid caliph al-Zafir was apparently killed to hide a homosexual relationship with the son of a politician. What were attitudes towards homosexuality in the 12th century Middle East? Did these attitudes change significantly over time?	10