Trivia Question: The state of Louisiana was named after King Louis XIV of what country? Answer: France Louis XIV was one of France’s most influential monarchs. In fact, he is sometimes called “The Sun King” because of how he centered the nation’s political authority on himself. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz Yesterday’s … Read more
The Hundred Years’ War Quiz Europe’s many powers have had an unfortunate history of conflict. Even though many of the kingdoms and empires of old Europe shared similar roots, time divided values and cultures in a way that placed former allies against one another. What’s more, the proximity of Europe’s powers has led to a … Read more
Cleopatra Quiz Egyptian history is no stranger to powerful rulers. Such is to be expected when a nation’s history of civilization can be traced back for millennia. When new civilizations rose to power around Egypt, the historic kingdom of the Nile needed to adapt to fit the new age. No longer could it remain the … Read more
Hollywood Directors Quiz With the development of the camera came the possibilities for a bold new form of art. Eventually, this art form would reveal itself as the craft we call cinema. Cinema is an industry that was born in the West but which quickly spread throughout the world. Anywhere that there was someone with … Read more
John Wayne Quiz American cinema has had no shortage of iconic leading men. The stars of Hollywood can be credited with helping to build the multi-billion-dollar industry of film. One of the most famous leading men Hollywood has ever known, John Wayne grew up as an all-American boy. This experience translated to his on-screen persona. … Read more