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What factors led to the 14th Dalai Lama, essentially a would-be theocratic despot, becoming such a celebrated character in the West? When did he rise to prominence in the West?

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What's the current thought on the weakness of labour movements in the U.S.A. historically?

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The Ottomans and Qajars both called their realms "dovlat-i aliyyeh" or "the Sublime Realms", appended with "Iran" in the latter case. Did this styling originate with the Ottomans?

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Did ancient Greeks/Romans enjoy "so bad it's good" art?

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Ivan Grozny is generally portrayed as having been cruel and violent to the point of insanity. How accurate is this thought to be?

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In what senses was/wasn't the 30 years' war a religious conflict?

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Was Timur Lang ever defeated in battle?

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How did pickaxe handles come to be used by the British Army?

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Was Hitler's disdain for smoking ever exploited by cigarette companies in advertising?

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Are there any good "grand histories" of China?

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What factors led to the 14th Dalai Lama, essentially a would-be theocratic despot, becoming such a celebrated character in the West? When did he rise to prominence in the West?	4
What's the current thought on the weakness of labour movements in the U.S.A. historically?	4
The Ottomans and Qajars both called their realms "dovlat-i aliyyeh" or "the Sublime Realms", appended with "Iran" in the latter case. Did this styling originate with the Ottomans?	4
Did ancient Greeks/Romans enjoy "so bad it's good" art?	4
Ivan Grozny is generally portrayed as having been cruel and violent to the point of insanity. How accurate is this thought to be?	3
In what senses was/wasn't the 30 years' war a religious conflict?	3
Was Timur Lang ever defeated in battle?	3
How did pickaxe handles come to be used by the British Army?	3
Was Hitler's disdain for smoking ever exploited by cigarette companies in advertising?	3
Are there any good "grand histories" of China?	3