Trivia

Trivia Question: What is the name of the stone tablet that helped archaeologists crack the Ancient Egyptian written language? Answer: The Rosetta Stone The Stone contains a decree from King Ptolemy V. The first two sections of the stone share that decree in different dialects of Egyptian symbology while the last section tells the same decree in … Read more

Trivia Question: The Hall of Mirrors is located in what famous building? Answer: The Palace of Versailles The Hall of Mirrors was built to invoke a true sense of wonderment in viewers. Louis XIV commissioned the piece as a symbol of his authority. Click Here To Take This Week’s History Quiz

Trivia Question: The Cradle of Humankind is found in what continent? Answer: Africa The Cradle is an area home to many archaeological sites. Many believe that humanity started in Africa. As such, a number of the sites in the Cradle contain human relics older than any others found across the world. Click Here To Take This Week’s … Read more

Trivia Question: Traitors’ Gate is an entryway that leads to what London locale? Answer: The Tower of London The Tower of London was the home to multiple atrocities. High-profile prisoners like spies and rebels would be imprisoned and tortured in the Tower. Now, it stands as a historical monument to its barbaric past. Click Here To Take … Read more

Trivia Question: The nation of Atlantis was first mentioned in the works of what philosopher? Answer: Plato Atlantis was used as a hypothetical example in Plato’s works to demonstrate his points. Legends surround this place claiming it was a nation that fell into the sea. Some even go so far as to argue that Atlantis lives … Read more