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Is an "emperor" (at least ceremonially) superior to a "king"?

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Retraction of historical research: how common is it?

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How often can a religious-political event be explained largely on non-religious terms? The case of Henry VIII's Anglican Reformation?

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How can a modern reader benefit from political philosophy texts (e.g. Analects, Social Contract, Plato's Republic...) that are centuries old?

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Reflection/trauma of Vietnam War: Did anyone believe that "we lost not because the war was an unjust cause, but because we didn't fight hard enough?"

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Was there a "hard cap" for pre-industrial revolution city population limit? Why?

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In the mid 20th century before the end of segregation, how would a male African American be "punished" (legally or outside of law) for having relationship with White women?

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French government bankrupt before the Revolution: but was France really so poor?

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Accurate time measurement and precise timetable: which came first?

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What did the Spanish Conquistadors think upon seeing a mighty kingdom with millions of men and women?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Is an "emperor" (at least ceremonially) superior to a "king"?	3
Retraction of historical research: how common is it?	3
How often can a religious-political event be explained largely on non-religious terms? The case of Henry VIII's Anglican Reformation?	3
How can a modern reader benefit from political philosophy texts (e.g. Analects, Social Contract, Plato's Republic...) that are centuries old?	3
Reflection/trauma of Vietnam War: Did anyone believe that "we lost not because the war was an unjust cause, but because we didn't fight hard enough?"	3
Was there a "hard cap" for pre-industrial revolution city population limit? Why?	3
In the mid 20th century before the end of segregation, how would a male African American be "punished" (legally or outside of law) for having relationship with White women?	3
French government bankrupt before the Revolution: but was France really so poor?	2
Accurate time measurement and precise timetable: which came first?	2
What did the Spanish Conquistadors think upon seeing a mighty kingdom with millions of men and women?	2