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How did "prince" come to mean the son of a king?

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I've watched several short PR films released by American railroads in the 1950s. Quite a few include complaints of being treated unfairly by the government, with appeals to the public to make it known that they did not approve. How significant a phenomenon was this?

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Norman hunting laws

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When and how did the concept of a dress uniform arise?

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How factual is the story of the loss of Ivan the Terrible's secret library?

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What did we lose from the Cotton Library in the 1731 fire at Ashburnham House?

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Are there any large medieval churches or cathedrals that have been fully restored from a state of significant ruination?

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How many times would a tilting lance be used?

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Where does the idea come from that knights had to be hoisted onto their horses?

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A Scottish origin for Arthur?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How did "prince" come to mean the son of a king?	3
I've watched several short PR films released by American railroads in the 1950s. Quite a few include complaints of being treated unfairly by the government, with appeals to the public to make it known that they did not approve. How significant a phenomenon was this?	3
Norman hunting laws	3
When and how did the concept of a dress uniform arise?	2
How factual is the story of the loss of Ivan the Terrible's secret library?	2
What did we lose from the Cotton Library in the 1731 fire at Ashburnham House?	2
Are there any large medieval churches or cathedrals that have been fully restored from a state of significant ruination?	2
How many times would a tilting lance be used?	2
Where does the idea come from that knights had to be hoisted onto their horses?	2
A Scottish origin for Arthur?	1