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When did Napoleon turn from a villain to a hero?

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Why is a crown such a widespread symbol of power? We find crowns all over the world in cultures not really related to each other. Who was the first monarch to wear a crown?

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Had Kutuzov already decided to surrender Moscow to Napoleon before the council in Fili in 1812? Or did he make this decision it during the council after hearing the opinions of his generals?

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Monarch’s heirs died so often, and their incompetent younger siblings assumed the throne as a result. How come were the latter so seldom properly educated for the job?

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Why did Ukraine give up nuclear weapons in 1994?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
When did Napoleon turn from a villain to a hero?	938
Why is a crown such a widespread symbol of power? We find crowns all over the world in cultures not really related to each other. Who was the first monarch to wear a crown?	80
Had Kutuzov already decided to surrender Moscow to Napoleon before the council in Fili in 1812? Or did he make this decision it during the council after hearing the opinions of his generals?	3
Monarch’s heirs died so often, and their incompetent younger siblings assumed the throne as a result. How come were the latter so seldom properly educated for the job?	3
Why did Ukraine give up nuclear weapons in 1994?	2