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During your era of expertise, what single act of known espionage (sabotage, unauthorized information disclosure, state-sanctioned assassination, etc.) made the largest impact?

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Which companies were responsible for the bulk of the African slave transportation to western countries from the 18th and 19th centuries, and what sources did they use to acquire the slaves?

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How does a historic researcher go about finding a topic to work on?

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As Nazis fled Europe, what resources were available to help them escape?

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How long, and how complex would vote tabulation have been for the elections in the late 1800s?

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The average man of your era needs some R&R. What day/time is he most likely to do this? How much of his income should he plan to spend? What is he getting for his money, and how does it differ from an average woman of the same time?

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What little-known minutiae were documented that add a different element to a more well-known situation?

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How easy was it to get accurate news in ancient rome?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
During your era of expertise, what single act of known espionage (sabotage, unauthorized information disclosure, state-sanctioned assassination, etc.) made the largest impact?	74
Which companies were responsible for the bulk of the African slave transportation to western countries from the 18th and 19th centuries, and what sources did they use to acquire the slaves?	37
How does a historic researcher go about finding a topic to work on?	18
As Nazis fled Europe, what resources were available to help them escape?	10
How long, and how complex would vote tabulation have been for the elections in the late 1800s?	8
The average man of your era needs some R&R. What day/time is he most likely to do this? How much of his income should he plan to spend? What is he getting for his money, and how does it differ from an average woman of the same time?	5
What little-known minutiae were documented that add a different element to a more well-known situation?	2
How easy was it to get accurate news in ancient rome?	0