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I am a Condottieri captain in the Middle Ages - Let's say the 13th century. How do potential employers hear about my company? What kind of agreements are put in place - Do I sign a contract? What happens if I break those agreements (because of a bribe, or to avoid putting my company at risk)?

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What was firefighting like in Europe during the 16th/17th century? How long did it take to respond to and put out a fire?

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Did the Jin dynasty/War of the Eight Princes general Zhang Fang engage in cannibalism? What were people's reactions?

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What contemporary societies were near the Inca Empire? Do we know anything about how they interacted with or viewed the Inca?

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Did Nazi Germany perform public executions?

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I am a Condottieri captain in the Middle Ages - Let's say the 13th century. How do potential employers hear about my company? What kind of agreements are put in place - Do I sign a contract? What happens if I break those agreements (because of a bribe, or to avoid putting my company at risk)?	170
What was firefighting like in Europe during the 16th/17th century? How long did it take to respond to and put out a fire?	16
Did the Jin dynasty/War of the Eight Princes general Zhang Fang engage in cannibalism? What were people's reactions?	7
What contemporary societies were near the Inca Empire? Do we know anything about how they interacted with or viewed the Inca?	3
Did Nazi Germany perform public executions?	3