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Can someone explain what "Bismarckian diplomacy" entails like I'm 12 years old?

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During the Classical period, the Roman Republic/Empire absorbed several kingdoms due to their rulers bequeathing their kingdoms to Rome after their deaths. Why on Earth did they do that?

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Could the crews of WW2-era submarines really hear the "Ping... Ping..." sound created by ASDIC, like in the movies?

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Why did the upper classes of the Southern Netherlands start speaking French in the 19th century?

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In 1918, why was the Allies' 100 Days Offensive so successful, while the Germans' Spring Offensive failed?

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Russia is a huge country with over 100 million people. Why is there such a small difference between dialects in the Russian language?

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How did the soldiers of the Roman civil wars (or any conflict where fighters carry identical equipment) prevent "friendly" casualties? How did they distinguish friend from foe in the heat of battle?

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Could /r/askhistorians shed light on the factual correctness of this TrueReddit thread?

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What are some interesting pieces of heritage in Iran related to its history during the Ancient Period that can be visited/seen today?

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What caused the collapse of the French birth rate during the 1800s ?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Can someone explain what "Bismarckian diplomacy" entails like I'm 12 years old?	362
During the Classical period, the Roman Republic/Empire absorbed several kingdoms due to their rulers bequeathing their kingdoms to Rome after their deaths. Why on Earth did they do that?	138
Could the crews of WW2-era submarines really hear the "Ping... Ping..." sound created by ASDIC, like in the movies?	41
Why did the upper classes of the Southern Netherlands start speaking French in the 19th century?	40
In 1918, why was the Allies' 100 Days Offensive so successful, while the Germans' Spring Offensive failed?	23
Russia is a huge country with over 100 million people. Why is there such a small difference between dialects in the Russian language?	12
How did the soldiers of the Roman civil wars (or any conflict where fighters carry identical equipment) prevent "friendly" casualties? How did they distinguish friend from foe in the heat of battle?	11
Could /r/askhistorians shed light on the factual correctness of this TrueReddit thread?	10
What are some interesting pieces of heritage in Iran related to its history during the Ancient Period that can be visited/seen today?	4
What caused the collapse of the French birth rate during the 1800s ?	2