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Was Henry VII (not Richard III) the real culprit behind the disappearances of the princes in the Tower?

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What was it about Rome that produced such giant figures as Caesar, Pompey, Cicero, Cato, Crassus etc. all at the same time?

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Why have there been 25 Popes named John but only one Mark and no Matthew or Luke?

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Why is there so much more written history from Greece and Rome rather than Persia? Were Persian histories lost, or was writing history not valued?

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The Battle of Nineveh (627) was a set-piece ancient battle that apparently lasted 8 hours ... how is this possible? Did ancient armies ever separate and stop fighting to have a rest?

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Do we know if ancient Romans used nicknames with their friends? E.g. Would Maximilianus ever get called Max? Or Julius Caesar, Jules?

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Why is there such a wild discrepancy in estimated dates (~500-1700 BC) for such an important figure as the Prophet Zarathustra?

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What did the medieval Church think of days and months being named after pagan gods? (e.g. June - Juno, Thursday - Thor) Were there any attempts to change the names?

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How did the English have their language dominate in Scotland, Ireland and Wales?

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Do historians employ psychology to understand the motivations behind the actions of a historical figure?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Was Henry VII (not Richard III) the real culprit behind the disappearances of the princes in the Tower?	12
What was it about Rome that produced such giant figures as Caesar, Pompey, Cicero, Cato, Crassus etc. all at the same time?	11
Why have there been 25 Popes named John but only one Mark and no Matthew or Luke?	11
Why is there so much more written history from Greece and Rome rather than Persia? Were Persian histories lost, or was writing history not valued?	11
The Battle of Nineveh (627) was a set-piece ancient battle that apparently lasted 8 hours ... how is this possible? Did ancient armies ever separate and stop fighting to have a rest?	10
Do we know if ancient Romans used nicknames with their friends? E.g. Would Maximilianus ever get called Max? Or Julius Caesar, Jules?	10
Why is there such a wild discrepancy in estimated dates (~500-1700 BC) for such an important figure as the Prophet Zarathustra?	10
What did the medieval Church think of days and months being named after pagan gods? (e.g. June - Juno, Thursday - Thor) Were there any attempts to change the names?	9
How did the English have their language dominate in Scotland, Ireland and Wales?	8
Do historians employ psychology to understand the motivations behind the actions of a historical figure?	7