Trivia Question: “Black and Tans” was a nickname what nation used to describe occupying British soldiers? Answer: Ireland This nickname came about in the early 20th Century. This was a period of deepening social turmoil as Ireland’s Home Rule Movement heated up. British peace-keeping troops in Ireland earned the nicknames “Black and Tans” because of … Read more

Trivia Question: In Ancient Greece, how many classical elements did they believe made up all matter? Answer: Four The four classical elements were earth, water, fire, and air. Ancient Greeks believed that all physical matter was made up of some combination of these four elements. Aristotle is one of the most famous historical figures to … Read more

Trivia Question: What did the  “S.S”. stand for in Nazi Germany? Answer: Schutzstaffel The word Schutzstaffel is German for “protective corps.” Hitler and the Nazis used the S.S. as their bloodhounds during the reign of the Third Reich. Members of the Schutzstaffel were also primary instigators of the Holocaust. Click Here To Take Today’s History … Read more

Trivia Question: Ludwig van Beethoven suffered from what disability during his later career? Answer: Deafness Beethoven had already established himself as a composer when he started losing his hearing. It was a testament to his skills that he managed to write further masterpieces even when he could no longer hear. His knowledge of music was … Read more

Trivia Question: In Biblical history, what was the original name of the prophet Paul? Answer: Saul According to Biblical tradition, Saul was a persecutor of the early Christians. However, it is said that divine intervention inspired Saul to convert. As a sign of his new life in Christ, he changed his name to Paul. Click … Read more