The Mexican Revolution Quiz The people of Mexico have long suffered under the influence of conquerors. From the Aztecs to the conquistadors and then to foreign business interests, Mexico’s land and people were often exploited for the gain of others. That is part of the reason why so many radical authoritarians have gained power over … Read more
EGOT Winners Quiz Artistic genius often goes unrecognized within its own time. However, that is not always the case. We can grouse about how silly and self-congratulatory many modern awards shows have become in the pursuit of ratings. Yet, there’s no denying that it’s a great honor for performers who moved us to receive recognition … Read more
Watergate Scandal Quiz Scandal was nothing new to the presidency during the 1970s. The second President of the United States, John Adams, proved that the presidency was not exempt from scandal as he became embroiled in a number of messy political webs that thoroughly damaged his reputation. What set the Watergate Scandal apart from its … Read more
The Reconquista Quiz It was one of the longest armed conflicts in human history. After Spain’s armies fell to a colonial invasion, the country spent centuries under the thumb of its enemies. This period is part of the reason why Spain has such a unique culture when compared with the rest of Western Europe. The … Read more
Horrors of Classic Literature Quiz Every now and then, there can be something enticing about the things that go bump in the night. Many artists and philosophers have explored this idea from a variety of standpoints. Through their words, we are granted insight into what makes horror fiction so enticing to so many people across … Read more