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Were snipers a thing before the invention of guns?

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I've read that George Washington set a large precedent with his peaceful transfer of power to John Adams. Were people at the time actually concerned he might try to hold on to power, possibly through violence?

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I remember reading somewhere that the CIA was so surprised by the fall of the USSR that they first heard about it in the newspaper. Is there any element of truth to this story?

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What would a border crossing in Europe look like during the 1800's? 1500's? 1200's? 800's?

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What was the overall knowledge about the Roman Empire during the medieval period like?

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At what point did music become an industry as opposed to something people did because they were passionate?

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What would a border crossing look like between two nations in your area of study?

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When did relationships between the British and French change from "mortal enemies" to allies?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Were snipers a thing before the invention of guns?	842
I've read that George Washington set a large precedent with his peaceful transfer of power to John Adams. Were people at the time actually concerned he might try to hold on to power, possibly through violence?	130
I remember reading somewhere that the CIA was so surprised by the fall of the USSR that they first heard about it in the newspaper. Is there any element of truth to this story?	99
What would a border crossing in Europe look like during the 1800's? 1500's? 1200's? 800's?	24
What was the overall knowledge about the Roman Empire during the medieval period like?	11
At what point did music become an industry as opposed to something people did because they were passionate?	8
What would a border crossing look like between two nations in your area of study?	2
When did relationships between the British and French change from "mortal enemies" to allies?	2