Trivia Question: George Orwell fought in what war that he referenced in Homage to Catalonia? Answer: The Spanish Civil War The Spanish Civil War was a bloody and dynamic affair. Fascist and socialist forces clashed to try and gain control of the country. Orwell volunteered to fight with the socialist faction because of his hatred … Read more
Trivia Question: Who was the top aerial ace of World War 1? Answer: The Red Baron (Manfred von Richthofen) The Red Baron was known because of his garishly colored plane. He and his Flying Circus consistently shot down enemy planes. In spite of his talents, Richthofen would die at the hands of an enemy pilot. … Read more
Trivia Question: What country commanded the U-Boat which sank the Lusitania? Answer: Germany The Lusitania contained American and British passengers. Its destruction rallied American anger against the Germans. So, America soon afterward joined World War One. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz Yesterday’s “Trivia Question of the Day”
Trivia Question: Lake Sam Rayburn is the largest lake in what state? Answer: Texas Sam Rayburn was a politician. His most notable feat was ascending to the rank of Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States. This lake is named in his honor. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz Yesterday’s … Read more
The Tchaikovsky Quiz. In the pursuit of musical greatness, many notable individuals have left an impact on world history. Particularly, there are those individuals whose very names have become synonymous with music. Icons of the artform like Beethoven and Mozart put so much of their hearts and souls toward creating period-defining compositions that their names … Read more