Trivia Question: Scarabs are beetles commonly associated with what ancient civilization? Answer: Ancient Egypt Scarabs are also called dung beetles because of their habit of rolling feces. Ancient Egyptians carved jewels and gold to look like scarab beetles, although their role in Egyptian mythology remains hotly debated. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz   … Read more

Trivia Question: What First Lady of the U.S.A. famously invited Marian Anderson to perform at the Lincoln Memorial? Answer: Eleanor Roosevelt Anderson was booked by the D.A.R. to perform at a concert hall. However, once they found out she was Black, the D.A.R. refused to work with her. Eleanor Roosevelt hoped to make up for … Read more

Trivia Question: Mercia is a region found in what modern country? Answer: The U.K. Mercia is specifically found in England. This region acted as an independent state before the English fully conquered their isles. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz   Yesterday’s “Trivia Question of the Day”

Trivia Question: What is the historic name for a soldier trained to fight on horseback and on foot? Answer: A dragoon Dragoons often wielded moderately-sized spears. Such weapons were effective in cavalry and infantry engagements. Dragoons had to be adaptable to sudden changes in circumstances. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz   Yesterday’s “Trivia … Read more

Trivia Question: Viking longships were more commonly known by what name? Answer: Drakkar Drakkar has the same Norse root word as their term for dragon. This is due to the fact that Vikings often carved dragon heads onto the front of their vessels. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz   Yesterday’s “Trivia Question of … Read more