Trivia Question: The city of Marathon is found in what country? Answer: Greece Marathon was the site of a major battle during the time of the Ancient Greek poleis. What’s more, the marathon race takes its name from this city. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz   Yesterday’s “Trivia Question of the Day”

Trivia Question: What country’s navy defeated the Spanish Armada? Answer: England’s A variety of factors led to Spain’s defeat. England had been building up its own navy for years with the intent of gaining control of the seas. What’s more, hostile weather ravaged the Spanish Armada so badly that the formation had no chance to … Read more

Trivia Question: What singer premiered his song “If I Can Dream” during his famous ’68 Comeback Special? Answer: Elvis Presley Elvis closed the entire special with this number. The lyrics call for peace in a time when, just two months prior, Martin Luther King Jr. had been assassinated. Wide viewership and its poignant message allowed … Read more

Trivia Question: Rollo, the Viking, founded what region of Medieval France? Answer: Normandy Rollo signed a pact with the King of France to defend the nation from other Vikings. In exchange, Rollo was given dominion over a piece of northern France. His descendants would later begin a conquest that would shake the political structures of … Read more

Trivia Question: The Hudson River is named after what explorer? Answer: Henry Hudson Henry Hudson explored on behalf of England’s crown. He was one of the first major explorers to map out parts of Canada through his namesake Hudson Bay. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz   Yesterday’s “Trivia Question of the Day”