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The Panel of Historians XI

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Why were the Calvinists so opposed to the teachings of Michael Servetus? Why was nontrinitarian theology seen as such a threat?

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Why did the Scottish plan a crusade against the Holy Land in the 16th century?

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Did the Continental Congress know about George Washington’s role in starting the French & Indian war when they named him commander of the Continental Army? Did the soldiers serving under him know?

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How accurate is the depiction of depression-era popular music in O Brother, Where Art Thou?

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Why did the bass guitar replace the upright bass in mainstream American bands, and why did it happen when it did?

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Were Native American bison hunts truly sustainable?

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Monday Mysteries | The Summer of Mystery!

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According to Wikipedia, Italy officially was part of the coalition against the Kemalists during the Turkish war of independence, but “secretly” supported them. Why did they support both sides? How did they do it?

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Is it true that longshoremen resisted the switch to intermodal freight in the 1950s because it made it harder to steal cargo?

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The Panel of Historians XI	33
Why were the Calvinists so opposed to the teachings of Michael Servetus? Why was nontrinitarian theology seen as such a threat?	33
Why did the Scottish plan a crusade against the Holy Land in the 16th century?	32
Did the Continental Congress know about George Washington’s role in starting the French & Indian war when they named him commander of the Continental Army? Did the soldiers serving under him know?	32
How accurate is the depiction of depression-era popular music in O Brother, Where Art Thou?	32
Why did the bass guitar replace the upright bass in mainstream American bands, and why did it happen when it did?	31
Were Native American bison hunts truly sustainable?	30
Monday Mysteries \| The Summer of Mystery!	29
According to Wikipedia, Italy officially was part of the coalition against the Kemalists during the Turkish war of independence, but “secretly” supported them. Why did they support both sides? How did they do it?	29
Is it true that longshoremen resisted the switch to intermodal freight in the 1950s because it made it harder to steal cargo?	29