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According to Yale History Prof. Paul Freedman, Romans were 50% Christian by 337 and 90% Christian by 390. Is this at all accurate?

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When a new king acceded to the throne, did he keep the previous king's harem for his ...use, or did he get rid of them and gather a new one?

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Did France overextending itself to aid the American Colonies during the Revolutionary War lead to the French Revolution?

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When did the use of stained glass windows in religious contexts begin?

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How exactly were Roman togas secured/wrapped around the body and what else was worn with them?

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Have There Been Pushes with any Substantive Traction to Repeal, Amend or Replace the Second Amendment in the Past?

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How historical is the idea that a church could grant sanctuary to a wanted individual and the secular authority would then not be able to arrest them on church grounds?

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Why did so many American Academic Societies begin in the late 1800s? Was it the same in Europe?

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Is there a historical reason that the "go to" food for donation to food drives/banks is creamed corn?

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In Greco-Roman and Persian culture (say 1st-4th centuries CE) what were crowns like?

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According to Yale History Prof. Paul Freedman, Romans were 50% Christian by 337 and 90% Christian by 390. Is this at all accurate?	3253
When a new king acceded to the throne, did he keep the previous king's harem for his ...use, or did he get rid of them and gather a new one?	332
Did France overextending itself to aid the American Colonies during the Revolutionary War lead to the French Revolution?	156
When did the use of stained glass windows in religious contexts begin?	85
How exactly were Roman togas secured/wrapped around the body and what else was worn with them?	56
Have There Been Pushes with any Substantive Traction to Repeal, Amend or Replace the Second Amendment in the Past?	16
How historical is the idea that a church could grant sanctuary to a wanted individual and the secular authority would then not be able to arrest them on church grounds?	12
Why did so many American Academic Societies begin in the late 1800s? Was it the same in Europe?	7
Is there a historical reason that the "go to" food for donation to food drives/banks is creamed corn?	3
In Greco-Roman and Persian culture (say 1st-4th centuries CE) what were crowns like?	2