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I recently watched a video claiming many ancient synagogues used Jewish iconography to represent the prophets. It this true and was it widespread?

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Where do the associations of witches and brooms originate? What about other myths about witches? Maybe some from across the world?

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In mythology, when a god had sex with an animal, was this normal, frowned upon, cheered on, or none of the mortals' business?

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Are there many examples of benevolent/well-liked monarchs, especially from the Western European tradition?

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With what language did Isabel and Ferdinand communicate?

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"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion". What was the position on State Churches in the US?

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Is there a time and place Judaism became noticably different from surrounding religions?

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Were the Spanish/Portuguese monarchies ever at odds with the Papacy when it came to the inquisitions there?

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When/why did Latin cease to be the Lingua Franca of educated Europeans?

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What foreign languages were studied in American High schools in the early-mid 20th century?

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I recently watched a video claiming many ancient synagogues used Jewish iconography to represent the prophets. It this true and was it widespread?	6
Where do the associations of witches and brooms originate? What about other myths about witches? Maybe some from across the world?	6
In mythology, when a god had sex with an animal, was this normal, frowned upon, cheered on, or none of the mortals' business?	5
Are there many examples of benevolent/well-liked monarchs, especially from the Western European tradition?	5
With what language did Isabel and Ferdinand communicate?	5
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion". What was the position on State Churches in the US?	4
Is there a time and place Judaism became noticably different from surrounding religions?	3
Were the Spanish/Portuguese monarchies ever at odds with the Papacy when it came to the inquisitions there?	3
When/why did Latin cease to be the Lingua Franca of educated Europeans?	3
What foreign languages were studied in American High schools in the early-mid 20th century?	3