The Life and Deeds of Andrew Jackson Quiz American historical icons come in all shapes and sizes. Even so, nobody has ever come close to replicating the bold individuality of Andrew Jackson. A war hero, president, and general roustabout, Jackson caused all manner of people to either march to the beat of his drum or … Read more
Gods & Goddesses of World Mythology Quiz Was it aspiration or inspiration that caused early man to craft pantheons of gods and goddesses? Was it a hope that all of the world was orderly and being watched over by powerful and generally decent beings, or was it simply a feeling that existence was so massive … Read more
The Persian Empire Quiz The sands of time are immutable. As discussed in Percy Bysshe Shelley’s famous poem “Ozymandias,” even the mightiest deeds of mankind will eventually lie forgotten. History can be said to unearth those ancient deeds in the name of discovering just what lies in mankind’s past. It can be sobering, discussing the … Read more
History of the Simpsons Quiz Animation has been traditionally associated with children’s entertainment. That’s certainly understandable considering how companies like Walt Disney Studios made fortunes by creating cartoons aimed at young audiences. Fairy tales and simple slapstick hijinks populated most of the original cartoons. Over time, however, people realized that animation was as malleable as … Read more
Where Did It Happen Quiz A vast number of statistics make up the study of history. Dates and names, for example, have acted as some of the most famous elements of historic academia. Places are yet another thread from which the fabric is history is woven. Every continent, every country, and every city has had … Read more