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How was it decided whether it would be the Pope in Rome or the Patriarch in Constantinople who appointed bishops?

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Who are portrayed in the statue of the Tetrarchs in Venice?

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What is the difference between Γραικουσ (Greek) and Ελληνική (Hellene) in ancient greek literature?

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After the fall of the western half of the Roman empire, what efforts were there to preserve and copy manuscripts?

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How are the portrayals of Julio-Claudian vices and excess perceived by modern historians?

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Where can I learn more about "German clubs" and their use by the occupying German forces in Greece during WWII?

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Can anyone explain why there are wheels on this medieval image of a ship?

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Why did lambs stop becoming prominent in church decoration in Italy?

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When and why did the "takis" suffix become widespread in Greek last names?

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Did Rome really have a population of over a million?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How was it decided whether it would be the Pope in Rome or the Patriarch in Constantinople who appointed bishops?	19
Who are portrayed in the statue of the Tetrarchs in Venice?	12
What is the difference between Γραικουσ (Greek) and Ελληνική (Hellene) in ancient greek literature?	11
After the fall of the western half of the Roman empire, what efforts were there to preserve and copy manuscripts?	11
How are the portrayals of Julio-Claudian vices and excess perceived by modern historians?	10
Where can I learn more about "German clubs" and their use by the occupying German forces in Greece during WWII?	10
Can anyone explain why there are wheels on this medieval image of a ship?	9
Why did lambs stop becoming prominent in church decoration in Italy?	8
When and why did the "takis" suffix become widespread in Greek last names?	8
Did Rome really have a population of over a million?	7