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In the First World War, what was the difference between well-trained elite units and inexperienced recruits?

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Are there examples of authoritarian governments using urban planning to deter protest or revolution?

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How did a duchy become a principality, or a principality become a kingdom?

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Were Shakespeare's plays judged for their historical accuracy? And was his audience knowledgeable enough to judge?

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To impose his rule William the Conqueror built castles across England. But who actually built them?

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Why did Marcus Aurelius appoint Commodus as his successor?

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Were Shakespeare's plays judged for their historical accuracy? And was his audience knowledgeable enough to judge?

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In WWI, what training did soldiers at the Western Front receive, specifically regarding offensive tactics?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
In the First World War, what was the difference between well-trained elite units and inexperienced recruits?	527
Are there examples of authoritarian governments using urban planning to deter protest or revolution?	150
How did a duchy become a principality, or a principality become a kingdom?	21
Were Shakespeare's plays judged for their historical accuracy? And was his audience knowledgeable enough to judge?	18
To impose his rule William the Conqueror built castles across England. But who actually built them?	6
Why did Marcus Aurelius appoint Commodus as his successor?	6
Were Shakespeare's plays judged for their historical accuracy? And was his audience knowledgeable enough to judge?	3
In WWI, what training did soldiers at the Western Front receive, specifically regarding offensive tactics?	1