Trivia Question: What civilization invented the Olympics? Answer: Ancient Greece Ancient Greece prized athletic competition greatly. The finest sportsmen from all of Greece’s poleis were invited to participate in these diverse events. With the modern revival of the Olympics, Athens was selected to be the first city to host them back in 1896. Click Here … Read more

Trivia Question: What Christian saint cut down Thor’s Oak according to legend? Answer: St. Boniface Thor’s Oak was one of the pagan trees to which believers would make sacrifices. Boniface detested this barbarity and cut down the oak invoking the wrath of the god it was dedicated to. When no divine retribution came down, he … Read more

Trivia Question: What actress was mocked as “Hanoi Jane” after she criticized the Vietnam War effort? Answer: Jane Fonda Fonda’s remarks were highly critical of America’s purpose in Vietnam. Beyond that, many interpreted some of her words as being disrespectful toward the men who died in the conflict. For years, she was openly berated by … Read more

Trivia Question: Shintoism began in what country? Answer: Japan Shintoism is an animist religion. For centuries, it was the most common faith practiced in Japan. Due to the flexibility of the Shinto faith, it gradually adopted elements of Buddhism as time went on. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz   Yesterday’s “Trivia Question of … Read more