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Is there any truth to the theory that chivalry was a concept brought to Europe from the Middle East during the crusades?

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The portrait of the four tetrarchs outside st Marks Basilica looks bizarre in relation with what we normally associated with Roman sculptures. How did they go from the classic marble statues to this almost modern, abstract depiction?

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Why did Alexander the Great order the Greek city states to take back their exiles?

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Can anyone explain "The Spartan Mirage." What exactly it refers to and what are the common misconceptions about the Spartans.

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Why didn't Henry the VII just divorce Anne Boleyn? He'd already secured one divorce.

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Apparently cable tv was invented in the 1940s. Originally just as a way for people to watch TV in remote places. When did it become a “premium” viewing option with walled-off content?

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Was there a Soviet equivalent of Silicon Valley? How did they keep up with the 80s tech boom? I’ve read they had to buy grey market computer chips, is this true?

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At this point I think most everyone knows the British split up the Middle East, but one thing I realized I don’t is why they did that. Also, if they made up the boarders and countries, why don’t they have British names like in other colonial examples?

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if Pytheas the Ancient Greek visited the Arctic, how did a guy in a toga not freeze to death?

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Do any experts from the era who’ve read the book have an opinion on the Manson book “CHAOS”?

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Is there any truth to the theory that chivalry was a concept brought to Europe from the Middle East during the crusades?	9
The portrait of the four tetrarchs outside st Marks Basilica looks bizarre in relation with what we normally associated with Roman sculptures. How did they go from the classic marble statues to this almost modern, abstract depiction?	8
Why did Alexander the Great order the Greek city states to take back their exiles?	8
Can anyone explain "The Spartan Mirage." What exactly it refers to and what are the common misconceptions about the Spartans.	7
Why didn't Henry the VII just divorce Anne Boleyn? He'd already secured one divorce.	7
Apparently cable tv was invented in the 1940s. Originally just as a way for people to watch TV in remote places. When did it become a “premium” viewing option with walled-off content?	6
Was there a Soviet equivalent of Silicon Valley? How did they keep up with the 80s tech boom? I’ve read they had to buy grey market computer chips, is this true?	6
At this point I think most everyone knows the British split up the Middle East, but one thing I realized I don’t is why they did that. Also, if they made up the boarders and countries, why don’t they have British names like in other colonial examples?	6
if Pytheas the Ancient Greek visited the Arctic, how did a guy in a toga not freeze to death?	5
Do any experts from the era who’ve read the book have an opinion on the Manson book “CHAOS”?	5