Trivia Question: What ancient empire conquered the Byzantine Empire and absorbed its territories wholly? Answer: The Ottoman Empire The Ottoman Empire was born of the remnants of the Middle East’s caliphates. Centuries of decline weakened the Byzantine Empire to the point that the Ottomans were able to conquer it with relative ease. When the Ottoman … Read more

Trivia Question: The Eiffel Tower is named for what engineer? Answer: Gustave Eiffel (Alexandre-Gustave Eiffel) Gustave Eiffel was the leader of the company that designed and built the tower. He wanted the structure to serve as a monument to France’s history and his hope for its prosperous future. The Eiffel Tower sits upon a place … Read more

Trivia Question: Lie: The Love and Terror Cult was an album of songs recorded by what infamous man? Answer: Charles Manson Manson and his supporters had a fair amount of clout in the music scene of California. In fact, Manson even made some recordings with members of The Beach Boys. Now, Lie: The Love and … Read more

Trivia Question: Angela’s Ashes is a famous historical memoir by what Irish American author? Answer: Frank McCourt This memoir became a defining piece of literature for Irish American history. In the work, McCourt detailed his difficult youth spent on both sides of the Atlantic. Angela’s Ashes also gave many around the world a glimpse into … Read more