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There have been a few empires in North Africa's history (Mali, Ghana, Carthage). Outside of Carthage, why is there little discussion or knowledge of these empires among the general public? Is it due to Eurocentric perspectives, or racial discrediting, or some other issue?

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Which historical documents have been largely discredited by experts, yet are still widely accepted as credible by the general public?

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At what point in history was the papacy at its pinnacle of power, and what ultimately led to its decline?

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There have been a few empires in North Africa's history (Mali, Ghana, Carthage). Outside of Carthage, why is there little discussion or knowledge of these empires among the general public? Is it due to Eurocentric perspectives, or racial discrediting, or some other issue?	153
Which historical documents have been largely discredited by experts, yet are still widely accepted as credible by the general public?	24
At what point in history was the papacy at its pinnacle of power, and what ultimately led to its decline?	5