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When did Byzantine merchant ships stop being common in Western Europe e.g. Italy?

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What was the educated opinion about the shape of Africa, and the possibility of sailing around it in the Middle Ages in Europe and Arab world (e.g. around 1419)?

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How was late medieval tapestry made? Who made them and who would buy them?

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How did Chinese treasure fleets of Zheng He navigate in their voyages?

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When and how did the Ottoman Navy switch from oared galleys to sailing ships?

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In 1622 English assisted the Safavids to take Ormuz from the Portuguese. How did this alliance form, and what happened to it afterwards?

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Migration of people and labour in the 15th-17th century Europe, mostly but not exclusively work related, it's effects and formalities?

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Why way Prince Eugene of Savoy called "Prince"

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
When did Byzantine merchant ships stop being common in Western Europe e.g. Italy?	19
What was the educated opinion about the shape of Africa, and the possibility of sailing around it in the Middle Ages in Europe and Arab world (e.g. around 1419)?	18
How was late medieval tapestry made? Who made them and who would buy them?	14
How did Chinese treasure fleets of Zheng He navigate in their voyages?	7
When and how did the Ottoman Navy switch from oared galleys to sailing ships?	3
In 1622 English assisted the Safavids to take Ormuz from the Portuguese. How did this alliance form, and what happened to it afterwards?	1
Migration of people and labour in the 15th-17th century Europe, mostly but not exclusively work related, it's effects and formalities?	1
Why way Prince Eugene of Savoy called "Prince"	0