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Were Roman diplomats rude?

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How did Alexander handle mounted archers?

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Why were Hoplites so common in the ancient world?

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Did any 'socialist' societies exist before Marx and Engels? What were their achievements and failures?

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Why were the British able to maintain naval superiority over the French for the duration of the Napoleonic Wars?

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How did desertification affect the history of North Africa?

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We often hear of the US sending "Military Advisors" to foreign countries. Who are these people and what kind of advice do they give?

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The year is 1400 in Germany; the Gutenberg Printing Press has not yet been invented. How do I find out the news? My preference is for a combination of local and international articles and opinions. How likely is it the news I'll find is truthful?

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What is the difference between an Equite and a Knight?

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Why does the "Fertile Crescent" have such a green reputation? Isn't it mostly just sand?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Were Roman diplomats rude?	12
How did Alexander handle mounted archers?	12
Why were Hoplites so common in the ancient world?	12
Did any 'socialist' societies exist before Marx and Engels? What were their achievements and failures?	11
Why were the British able to maintain naval superiority over the French for the duration of the Napoleonic Wars?	11
How did desertification affect the history of North Africa?	11
We often hear of the US sending "Military Advisors" to foreign countries. Who are these people and what kind of advice do they give?	10
The year is 1400 in Germany; the Gutenberg Printing Press has not yet been invented. How do I find out the news? My preference is for a combination of local and international articles and opinions. How likely is it the news I'll find is truthful?	10
What is the difference between an Equite and a Knight?	10
Why does the "Fertile Crescent" have such a green reputation? Isn't it mostly just sand?	10