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Did most people in 1930s America understand the causes of the Great Depression?

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Are there any defenses of Great Man history?

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What is the meaning of the phrase "political Damascus"

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What alternative historical lenses have been growing in popularity among historians?

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With how resource intensive it is to make and bake, why did bread become the staple food in many Western nations?

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What are some good resources regarding Old World vs. New World folk stories/fables?

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Why would 18th century France hope Islam returned to Egypt?

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Has singing in the shower always been a "thing"?

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To what degree was Louis XIV an absolutist monarch?

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Why, despite an enormous Italian immigrant population, did Philadelphia not develop a "pizza culture" such as New York?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Did most people in 1930s America understand the causes of the Great Depression?	448
Are there any defenses of Great Man history?	32
What is the meaning of the phrase "political Damascus"	28
What alternative historical lenses have been growing in popularity among historians?	22
With how resource intensive it is to make and bake, why did bread become the staple food in many Western nations?	6
What are some good resources regarding Old World vs. New World folk stories/fables?	5
Why would 18th century France hope Islam returned to Egypt?	3
Has singing in the shower always been a "thing"?	2
To what degree was Louis XIV an absolutist monarch?	2
Why, despite an enormous Italian immigrant population, did Philadelphia not develop a "pizza culture" such as New York?	1