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Why is South Africa the only African ex-colony to have a significant white population?

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How did ancient armies involved in large battles know which combatants were their enemies?

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At the height of the Roman empire, a large army has crossed the Roman border and lay siege to a city. How long does it take for Rome to respond?

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Was acquiring the land surrounding the mediterranean a conscious goal of the Romans (to say ensure the safety of trade routes), or did it just happen that way organically because the edges of the mediterranean were easily accessible by ship (and thus easy targets for their legions)?

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What skills/discoveries have been lost over the passage of time?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why is South Africa the only African ex-colony to have a significant white population?	209
How did ancient armies involved in large battles know which combatants were their enemies?	27
At the height of the Roman empire, a large army has crossed the Roman border and lay siege to a city. How long does it take for Rome to respond?	15
Was acquiring the land surrounding the mediterranean a conscious goal of the Romans (to say ensure the safety of trade routes), or did it just happen that way organically because the edges of the mediterranean were easily accessible by ship (and thus easy targets for their legions)?	5
What skills/discoveries have been lost over the passage of time?	1