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How did Christopher Columbus plan to communicate?

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Why would there be a Roman wall painting of Cleopatra taking poison in Pompeii barely 50 years after her death?

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How do we know that Akkadian cuneiform was correctly deciphered?

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What strategies and tactics characterized ancient Mesopotamian (Assyrian and Babylonian) warfare?

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Why would the Greek mercenaries be the most well-armed contingent in Darius’ army?

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What can I read about Ancient Near East's influence on Ancient Greece?

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Did the rise of Nazi antisemitism in Germany really cause Nathan Straus Jr. or other prominent jews to curb their political ambitions in the USA?

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How successful was Jewish proselytizing during the second temple period?

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"Napoleon's greatest weakness was he could never stop trying to return to his former glory." Is this accepted by modern historians?

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What technology was necessary for the invention of the bicycle?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How did Christopher Columbus plan to communicate?	19
Why would there be a Roman wall painting of Cleopatra taking poison in Pompeii barely 50 years after her death?	14
How do we know that Akkadian cuneiform was correctly deciphered?	12
What strategies and tactics characterized ancient Mesopotamian (Assyrian and Babylonian) warfare?	11
Why would the Greek mercenaries be the most well-armed contingent in Darius’ army?	9
What can I read about Ancient Near East's influence on Ancient Greece?	9
Did the rise of Nazi antisemitism in Germany really cause Nathan Straus Jr. or other prominent jews to curb their political ambitions in the USA?	8
How successful was Jewish proselytizing during the second temple period?	7
"Napoleon's greatest weakness was he could never stop trying to return to his former glory." Is this accepted by modern historians?	5
What technology was necessary for the invention of the bicycle?	5