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Did the ancient Sumerians have any notion that they were the first "civilization". How did they perceive themselves, their neighbours and their history in regards to this?	4537
During the May 1958 crisis which resulted in the collapse of the Fourth French Republic, President René Coty said that France was on the brink of civil war. How accurate is this assessment? How close was France really to civil war in May 1958?	376
This list of causes of death for 1632 Londoners has some familiar causes (consumption, drowned, etc.) and others that are not so familiar, such entries for "Rising of the Lights" killing 98, and "Planet" killing 13. When did death records start being collected systematically in standardized form?	204
In stories from the Middle Ages and previous centuries where people are executed for strange crimes like 'excessive public laughter' or 'wearing one shoe in public' are these satirical hyperbole or were people put to death for bizarre 'crimes' in days gone by?	174
During the May 1958 crisis which resulted in the collapse of the Fourth French Republic, President Rene Coty said that France was on the brink of civil war. How accurate is this assessment? How close really was France to civil war in May 1958?	128
How soon did the Muslim rulers of the Levant hear about the approaching crusading forces of the First Crusade? Did they have any idea it was coming? Had they been watching the preceding events leading to it with concern? What attempts were made to prepare for the invasion?	62
During the reign of Augustus, the Roman army went from being a civilian militia to being a professional, volunteer standing army. How was the news of this delivered throughout the provinces, and how was it promoted so people signed up?	50
What was the international geopolitical reaction to the unification of England and Scotland in 1707 and the subsequent creation of the United Kingdom?	29
Power and decision-making in Medieval Europe	27
During the May 1958 crisis which resulted in the collapse of the Fourth French Republic, President Rene Coty said that France was on the brink of civil war. How accurate is this assessment? How close really was France to civil war in May 1958?	20

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