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Why did the title of "caesar" become the basis for later imperial titles in Europe such as Kaiser and Czar instead of the higher title "augustus"?

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When did William "the Bastard" of Normandy become accepted in the historical record as "the Conqueror"? Was it in 1066, later during his lifetime, or not until after he passed?

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Why was the first German Kaiser proclaimed in the palace of Versailles rather than somewhere in Germany?

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I'm a young British man living in the early 1800s. I want to join the Royal Navy. How do I do that and what happens to me after I join?

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Both the Marquis de Montcalm and General Wolfe were killed during the battle of the Plains of Abraham. What are some other battles in history where both commanding generals were killed, and how did each side deal with that?

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How close was humanity to a nuclear "apocalypse" before the advent of ICBMs?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why did the title of "caesar" become the basis for later imperial titles in Europe such as Kaiser and Czar instead of the higher title "augustus"?	270
When did William "the Bastard" of Normandy become accepted in the historical record as "the Conqueror"? Was it in 1066, later during his lifetime, or not until after he passed?	10
Why was the first German Kaiser proclaimed in the palace of Versailles rather than somewhere in Germany?	7
I'm a young British man living in the early 1800s. I want to join the Royal Navy. How do I do that and what happens to me after I join?	6
Both the Marquis de Montcalm and General Wolfe were killed during the battle of the Plains of Abraham. What are some other battles in history where both commanding generals were killed, and how did each side deal with that?	2
How close was humanity to a nuclear "apocalypse" before the advent of ICBMs?	1