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Why did the Norman-Viking families of Sicily adopt topographical surnames when they conquered the Island?

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Did the Ancient Spartans really have homosexual relationships?

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In Medieval Spain, what made Knights of the Golden Spur/Golden Knights so special?

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How would Viking warbands choose their leader?

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What do we know of Sir William Marshall as a knight and a warrior?

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Richard the Lionheart, King of England - his generalship and martial prowess?

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When did the concept of dubbing a Knight come about in Southern Europe? And why did Kings start differentiating between men-at-arms and Gilded/Golden Knights?

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Did generals lead their soldiers into battle often, or is it a rare occurrence?

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What does the term 'Regio Milite' refer to in Medieval and early modern Italian and Spanish societies?

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Besides Alexander and Richard the Lionheart, were their other generals/leaders who fought in the frontlines?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why did the Norman-Viking families of Sicily adopt topographical surnames when they conquered the Island?	141
Did the Ancient Spartans really have homosexual relationships?	108
In Medieval Spain, what made Knights of the Golden Spur/Golden Knights so special?	30
How would Viking warbands choose their leader?	15
What do we know of Sir William Marshall as a knight and a warrior?	12
Richard the Lionheart, King of England - his generalship and martial prowess?	8
When did the concept of dubbing a Knight come about in Southern Europe? And why did Kings start differentiating between men-at-arms and Gilded/Golden Knights?	7
Did generals lead their soldiers into battle often, or is it a rare occurrence?	4
What does the term 'Regio Milite' refer to in Medieval and early modern Italian and Spanish societies?	2
Besides Alexander and Richard the Lionheart, were their other generals/leaders who fought in the frontlines?	1