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What are Adinkra symbols and where do they come from?

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Why was Communism demonised in the United States?

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What are the historical origins of wearing a ring to indicate that the person is married on the fourth finger on the left hand?

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Questions about Christianity from the Dark Ages onwards?

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Despite being the most prestigious and important role of the Roman Empire, which is portrayed as a highly advanced power, the title of emperor was a dangerous one because of mistrust, corruption and assassinations. How come this role was heavily monopolised and led to a lot of assassinations?

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In plenty of fictional worlds, empires are often portrayed from a negative light (as conquerors) and how they managed to conquer other lands is not explained in detail. How did empires throughout history manage to convince the conquered that being under the rule of an empire was the better option?

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Were there any differences between the Western Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire?

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What do historians think of the History Channel?

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Current historical consensus say that the first settlers in America were the Vikings. So are there any records or evidence that say that they had an contact with Native Americans?

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The Roman Empire is mostly revered for its longevity, strength and might, in military and politics. But it was also rife with internal conflicts and most of its rulers were assassinated or died by suicide. How did the Roman Empire manage to tackle these internal issues, especially during wartime?

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What are Adinkra symbols and where do they come from?	3
Why was Communism demonised in the United States?	3
What are the historical origins of wearing a ring to indicate that the person is married on the fourth finger on the left hand?	3
Questions about Christianity from the Dark Ages onwards?	3
Despite being the most prestigious and important role of the Roman Empire, which is portrayed as a highly advanced power, the title of emperor was a dangerous one because of mistrust, corruption and assassinations. How come this role was heavily monopolised and led to a lot of assassinations?	3
In plenty of fictional worlds, empires are often portrayed from a negative light (as conquerors) and how they managed to conquer other lands is not explained in detail. How did empires throughout history manage to convince the conquered that being under the rule of an empire was the better option?	3
Were there any differences between the Western Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire?	3
What do historians think of the History Channel?	3
Current historical consensus say that the first settlers in America were the Vikings. So are there any records or evidence that say that they had an contact with Native Americans?	3
The Roman Empire is mostly revered for its longevity, strength and might, in military and politics. But it was also rife with internal conflicts and most of its rulers were assassinated or died by suicide. How did the Roman Empire manage to tackle these internal issues, especially during wartime?	2