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Why is Ratohnaké:ton/ Connor Kenway's role in the American Revolutionary War so downplayed in modern history books?

2 Answers 2015-03-31

How were the Deathly Hallows actually made?

And when, and by who?

2 Answers 2015-03-31

How did the Fall of London impact the stability of the British Empire? How did the world react to the events of the Fall and the discovery of the Neath?

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How did England's obsession with the lion, an animal not native to their region, come about?

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Was Joffrey Baratheon REALLY an illegitimate child born out of incest? Or was this just Stark propaganda? Will we ever know for sure?

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Following the Horus Heresy, why were the Eldar not purged along with so many other heretic races?

Greetings, Brother Librarians. I write my inquiry from the planet Cartonus, where elements of my chapter are currently engaged with a most tiresome group of Eldar witches. My question is this: why were these troublemakers not given the Emperor's justice along with other xeno scum when the chance was at hand immediately following the destruction of the traitor Horus?

You have my gratitude for a speedy reply.

The Emperor protects.

1 Answers 2015-03-31

Are there any examples of matriarchal houses in Westeros?

3 Answers 2015-03-31

I heard that white-haired wookie slaves were treated just as bad or even worse than black-haired wookiees when they worked on the Death Star. Is this true?

I also heard that the wookie first slaves ever brought to work on the Death Star were white and owned by black wookies. Is this true?

1 Answers 2015-03-31

Who was Jon Snow's mother?

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What evidence is there beyond the religion's own tradition that Azor Ahai actually existed?

We all know that today there is a possibly millions-strong religion devoted to the worship of the Red God and his messenger Azor Ahai, who they claim "brought light" to a dark world with his sword Lightbringer. But if the apologists who claim this is a reference to the Long Night are correct, surely this would be at least mentioned in independent sources.

EDIT: Mis-stated the name of his magical flaming sword.

2 Answers 2015-03-31

Whitewalkers: What is Known?

It is my understanding that they supposedly ravage Westeros proper in the past; do we have any evidence for this?

1 Answers 2015-03-31

Is there any truth to the claim that there were in fact Civilian Contractors on the Death Star at the time of its construction?

1 Answers 2015-03-31

Given what we know now of the heavy handed Time Lordian influence on the British war effort during WW2 can we truly believe anything recounted by Churchill in "The Second World War"?

1 Answers 2015-03-31

Why did the south win the civil war?

1 Answers 2015-03-31

How Gwyn estabilished his rule over Lordran after defeating everlasting dragons?

1 Answers 2015-03-31

After the destruction of Alpha Halo by SPARTAN 117, how did the Covenant leadership react when news of the event reached them? What about the general populace?

1 Answers 2015-03-31

What role did the Stargate play in determining the outcome of World War 2?

1 Answers 2015-03-31

Are Harry Seldon's claims of a "Dark Age" following the collapse of the Galactic Empire viewed as accurate by modern Historians?

1 Answers 2015-03-31

During the Mandalorian Wars, the Republic Navy used the triangular Centurion-class cruiser. In the Jedi Civil War just 5 years later, they had upgraded to the non-triangular Hammerhead, but in the Clone Wars almost 4000 years later Star Destroyers went back the Centurion's archaic design. Why?

It just seems so baffling to me. In the Mandalorian Wars, which which began in 3976 BBY, the mainstay of the Republic fleet was the Centurion-class battlecruiser. According to Revan's commentaries (book 4, The Jedi Civil War and Grand Strategy) the Centurion-class's fat, triangular design was later deemed to be vulnerable to attack from above and below, and sleeker ships were adopted by both sides: the Interdictor-class for the Sith, and the Hammerhead-class for the Republic.

And yet almost 4,000 years later, during the Clone Wars, the Star Destroyer-class of vessels adapted this archaic and vulnerable design, something which had been phased out thousands of years before. Can anybody explain this? To me, it seems almost like there's just not any technological advancement at all!

4 Answers 2015-03-31

Is there any evidence that Gilead's gunslingers were actually descendants of Arthur Eld?

Certainly they claimed to be, and I was always under the impression that their power within Gilead was based on that claim. However, is there actually any evidence for this? What was the actual reason for their rise to power?

1 Answers 2015-03-31

What happened at Shaka, when the walls fell?

6 Answers 2015-03-31

Given that it started as a Fire Nation colony, does the Republic of Nations "owe" any of its prosperity to the Fire Nation?

I realize I'm treading on a very sensitive topic, and I'm trying not to be disrespectful. I've heard it argued (admittedly from unreconstructed Fire Nation nationalists) that the Republic's prosperity and influence represent an example of "positive" Fire Nation imperialism, and the fulfillment of Fire Lord Sozin's ambitions. Is there any truth to this? How much influence does Fire Nation culture have on the Republic today?

1 Answers 2015-03-31

3 Answers 2015-03-31

Why is Ratohnaké:ton/ Connor Kenway's role in the American Revolutionary War so downplayed in modern history books?

How were the Deathly Hallows actually made?

How did the Fall of London impact the stability of the British Empire? How did the world react to the events of the Fall and the discovery of the Neath?

How did England's obsession with the lion, an animal not native to their region, come about?

Was Joffrey Baratheon REALLY an illegitimate child born out of incest? Or was this just Stark propaganda? Will we ever know for sure?

Following the Horus Heresy, why were the Eldar not purged along with so many other heretic races?

Are there any examples of matriarchal houses in Westeros?

I heard that white-haired wookie slaves were treated just as bad or even worse than black-haired wookiees when they worked on the Death Star. Is this true?

Who was Jon Snow's mother?

What evidence is there beyond the religion's own tradition that Azor Ahai actually existed?

Whitewalkers: What is Known?

Is there any truth to the claim that there were in fact Civilian Contractors on the Death Star at the time of its construction?

Given what we know now of the heavy handed Time Lordian influence on the British war effort during WW2 can we truly believe anything recounted by Churchill in "The Second World War"?

Why did the south win the civil war?

How Gwyn estabilished his rule over Lordran after defeating everlasting dragons?

After the destruction of Alpha Halo by SPARTAN 117, how did the Covenant leadership react when news of the event reached them? What about the general populace?

What role did the Stargate play in determining the outcome of World War 2?

Are Harry Seldon's claims of a "Dark Age" following the collapse of the Galactic Empire viewed as accurate by modern Historians?

During the Mandalorian Wars, the Republic Navy used the triangular Centurion-class cruiser. In the Jedi Civil War just 5 years later, they had upgraded to the non-triangular Hammerhead, but in the Clone Wars almost 4000 years later Star Destroyers went back the Centurion's archaic design. Why?

Is there any evidence that Gilead's gunslingers were actually descendants of Arthur Eld?

What happened at Shaka, when the walls fell?

Given that it started as a Fire Nation colony, does the Republic of Nations "owe" any of its prosperity to the Fire Nation?

If the Terminator keeps changing history, is there even a point in being a historian?

Do we any records on the size of the Legion and New California Republic prior to the 2nd battle of Hoover dam?

How and when did potatoes get to Westeros?