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In the history of Roman and Eastern Roman Empire, it's always noted that Egypt is the most precious province in the empire. So why is in the history of Ottoman Empire it's instead noted that their European lands (Balkan) are the most valued provinces? They all hold both Balkan and Egypt.

177 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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If in time long ago average human lifespan is brought down by lots of child mortality, why do they use it at all?

65 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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If Jerusalem is such a holy and important city, why does almost no one that controls it makes it their capital?

61 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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What is the most isolated animal taxonomically?

58 upvotes • r/askscience

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If the Vietnam War was officially not a war, how can The US government issued a draft?

49 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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[WP] As the Big Bad screams the ultimate curse on his dying breath, your Hero Party prepares for everything. But then nothing happens and everyone rejoices. Then you realize that your cleric has been struck by a terrible prophecy. A Gamma Ray Burst is en route to obliterate the Earth in 10 years.

41 upvotes • r/WritingPrompts

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In hindsight, how effective was the Spanish Inquisition?

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Why there is no "Scramble for India"? Why Great Powers of Europe let UK takes it all?

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Since Japanese people didn't always have last name, when does the aversion to use first name to address unfamiliar people begins?

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Is the worship of god Athena frowned in any way in Athena's rival cities?

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In the history of Roman and Eastern Roman Empire, it's always noted that Egypt is the most precious province in the empire. So why is in the history of Ottoman Empire it's instead noted that their European lands (Balkan) are the most valued provinces? They all hold both Balkan and Egypt.	177	AskHistorians
If in time long ago average human lifespan is brought down by lots of child mortality, why do they use it at all?	65	AskHistorians
If Jerusalem is such a holy and important city, why does almost no one that controls it makes it their capital?	61	AskHistorians
What is the most isolated animal taxonomically?	58	askscience
If the Vietnam War was officially not a war, how can The US government issued a draft?	49	AskHistorians
[WP] As the Big Bad screams the ultimate curse on his dying breath, your Hero Party prepares for everything. But then nothing happens and everyone rejoices. Then you realize that your cleric has been struck by a terrible prophecy. A Gamma Ray Burst is en route to obliterate the Earth in 10 years.	41	WritingPrompts
In hindsight, how effective was the Spanish Inquisition?	13	AskHistorians
Why there is no "Scramble for India"? Why Great Powers of Europe let UK takes it all?	10	AskHistorians
Since Japanese people didn't always have last name, when does the aversion to use first name to address unfamiliar people begins?	7	AskHistorians
Is the worship of god Athena frowned in any way in Athena's rival cities?	7	AskHistorians