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In "A Knight's Tale", Edward the Black Prince disguises himself so that he may joust equally against other riders. When he is discovered, many of the riders dare not strike him given his lineage. Are there real life examples of this or were royalty treated just like any other competitor?

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The Last Kingdom's King Edward, an accurate portrayal?

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Seeking a Breakdown of a Lord's Expected Contributions to War

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In the episode "Blue Comet" of The Sopranos, Tony Soprano is told about the mafia guarding the Naval Yard in Brooklyn during World War II. Are there any other famous collaborations between the US government and organized crime?

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Why aren't more Chief Justices promoted from the Bench?

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The Three Spears of GOT's Unsullied in the Historical Record

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In "A Knight's Tale", Edward the Black Prince disguises himself so that he may joust equally against other riders. When he is discovered, many of the riders dare not strike him given his lineage. Are there real life examples of this or were royalty treated just like any other competitor?	3032
The Last Kingdom's King Edward, an accurate portrayal?	4
Seeking a Breakdown of a Lord's Expected Contributions to War	3
In the episode "Blue Comet" of The Sopranos, Tony Soprano is told about the mafia guarding the Naval Yard in Brooklyn during World War II. Are there any other famous collaborations between the US government and organized crime?	3
Why aren't more Chief Justices promoted from the Bench?	2
The Three Spears of GOT's Unsullied in the Historical Record	1