Trivia Question: The literary character Mr. Darcy was originated in what famous Jane Austen novel? Answer: Pride and Prejudice Austen wrote stories during England’s Regency Era where the nation’s aristocracy experienced a flourish of culture before it was done away with. With the character of Mr. Darcy, Austen invented a character who is often regarded … Read more
Trivia Question: France’s infamous Chateau D’If is what kind of a building? Answer: A fortress/prison The Chateau was originally constructed as a military stronghold. Over time, it was renovated to serve as a prison for some of France’s most dangerous criminals. A good portion of Alexandre Dumas’ The Count of Monte Cristo took place within … Read more
The Alexandre Dumas Quiz There are many writers whose works have become historic because of their impactful social messages or their interesting philosophical musings. The books that most often stand the test of time, though, are those works which combine these higher artistic concepts with an interesting narrative and fascinating characters to give their content … Read more
Trivia Question: Emilio Aguinaldo was a rebel who fought for what country’s independence? Answer: The Philippines Aguinaldo holds a contentious place in the history of The Philippines. While his people hail him as a revolutionary hero, he was also involved in numerous controversial murders of his fellow revolutionaries. Additionally, he cooperated with the Japanese when … Read more
Trivia Question: What American president famously had a sign on his desk that said, “The buck stops here”? Answer: Harry S. Truman Truman intended this sign to be a statement against corruption. Additionally, it reminded him that he was responsible for the actions performed by his administration. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz … Read more