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Did the Romans have some concept of 'standardized spelling'?

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Words like "despot", "dictator" and "tyrant" are seen as pejorative today but originally were neutral. Why did those words get negative connotations but not similar ones like "king" or "lord"?

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Why didnt western Europe adopt mounted archery even after extensive contact with cultures that practiced it and the success of the Byzantine adoption of the practice?

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Why did American propaganda from WW2 use Hideki Tojo to personify Japan rather than Emperor Hirohito?

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Why was British Ceylon not administered as part of British India (the Raj)?

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During WW2 how did the governments of Finland, Italy and other countries that switched sides explain it to their population and common soldiers? Was there propaganda issued talking about why Germany was a friend one day but the enemy the next?

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During the 19th century did any European nations have plans to colonize or invade Japan or Korea?

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Were there any connections between the anti-Masonic and anti-Catholic movements in 19th century America?

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In WW2 did the British have plans in place for evacuating the government and royal family in the event of a successful German landing?

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Why is the sovereign of the Ottoman Empire usually referred to as the "Sultan" in English rather than "Emperor" or "Caliph" or some other term?

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Did the Romans have some concept of 'standardized spelling'?	47
Words like "despot", "dictator" and "tyrant" are seen as pejorative today but originally were neutral. Why did those words get negative connotations but not similar ones like "king" or "lord"?	46
Why didnt western Europe adopt mounted archery even after extensive contact with cultures that practiced it and the success of the Byzantine adoption of the practice?	46
Why did American propaganda from WW2 use Hideki Tojo to personify Japan rather than Emperor Hirohito?	36
Why was British Ceylon not administered as part of British India (the Raj)?	35
During WW2 how did the governments of Finland, Italy and other countries that switched sides explain it to their population and common soldiers? Was there propaganda issued talking about why Germany was a friend one day but the enemy the next?	34
During the 19th century did any European nations have plans to colonize or invade Japan or Korea?	34
Were there any connections between the anti-Masonic and anti-Catholic movements in 19th century America?	33
In WW2 did the British have plans in place for evacuating the government and royal family in the event of a successful German landing?	32
Why is the sovereign of the Ottoman Empire usually referred to as the "Sultan" in English rather than "Emperor" or "Caliph" or some other term?	30