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How much better trained was the Praetorian guard than the average Roman Legionary, especially during the times of Augustus, Trajan, Hadrian and Marcus Aurelius?

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Why did West Francia struggle so much during the Viking age, yet East Francia managed to not only defeat the Danes but the Maygars as well?

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What happened to the Carthaginians of Western Sicily after Rome conquered the Island?

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Was Belisarius regarded as a military genius in his own lifetime, or did his reputation grow as time went on?

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Did Alexander the Great really fight in every battle and siege he waged?

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What made Germanicus such an effective General for the Roman Empire?

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How common was homosexuality among the Macedonian army of Alexander's time?

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If I was a Knight of Malta, fighting in the Mediterranean, what would my daily life and military life look like?

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Was there a real Achilles? Or at the very least, a Bronze Age inspiration for the character?

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What did the Spanish crown think of Sicily, particularly the nobility?

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How much better trained was the Praetorian guard than the average Roman Legionary, especially during the times of Augustus, Trajan, Hadrian and Marcus Aurelius?	215	AskHistorians
Why did West Francia struggle so much during the Viking age, yet East Francia managed to not only defeat the Danes but the Maygars as well?	162	AskHistorians
What happened to the Carthaginians of Western Sicily after Rome conquered the Island?	162	AskHistorians
Was Belisarius regarded as a military genius in his own lifetime, or did his reputation grow as time went on?	152	AskHistorians
Did Alexander the Great really fight in every battle and siege he waged?	113	AskHistorians
What made Germanicus such an effective General for the Roman Empire?	52	AskHistorians
How common was homosexuality among the Macedonian army of Alexander's time?	49	AskHistorians
If I was a Knight of Malta, fighting in the Mediterranean, what would my daily life and military life look like?	48	AskHistorians
Was there a real Achilles? Or at the very least, a Bronze Age inspiration for the character?	42	AskHistorians
What did the Spanish crown think of Sicily, particularly the nobility?	29	AskHistorians