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Was Shakespeare inspired by Olaus Magnus when writing Macbeth?
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How significant is Schopenhauer's philosophy in Buddenbrooks?
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Did a letter of marque give actual protection in the middle ages?
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Has there ever been a case when a traitorous military commander took command again for the side he betrayed?
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What's the festival shown in this illustration?
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What was the cleanest war ever fought?
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Tombstone-covered floor in Churches
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Did medieval scholars believe the Earth was round?
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How common was marriage between nobles and peasants in the Middle Ages?
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Why is the leap day on February 29th?
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Pride and Prejudice: Why did Elizabeth think "my uncle and aunt would have been lost to me"?
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How does a runic alphabet work?
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Were any Kings/Queens who were monarchs as children good rulers?
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Did the Sami affect Norse mythology?
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Was Selma Lagerlöf a Nazi supporter?
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What did Sweden do with all the wrong-sided steering wheels after Högertrafikomläggningen?
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Is there any evidence that George Orwell read 'For whom the bell tolls'? Did Hemingway read 'Homage to Catalonia' or (later) '1984'?
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How did people know the meaning to Shakespeare's new words?
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What are some examples of nations that involuntarily gained independence?
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What is the highest number of brothers who became ruler of the same country?
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Has there ever been a month with 32 days?
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Friday: the day of Frigg, or Freyja?
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Can you explain the financial situation of Edward and Elinor Ferrars in Sense and Sensibility?
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Why is the Nobel Literature Prize committee primarily staffed by Swedish nationals?
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Why would Odin and Freyja send fallen men to Helheim?
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Original Celtic, Old English, Old Norse, or Gothic Texts Online
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Did Roman Britannia leave any impacts on English?
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What is the source of the fable of Thor’s attempt to drink up a small spring?
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Why is there so much legalese in Egil's Saga?
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Is there a myth were Heracles chooses duty over pleasure?
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What is the meaning of this rune/symbol?
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What kind of cats pulled Freya's chariot?
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Is there any Norse mythological figure associated with victory?
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