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
Trivia Question: What nation originated the Olympics? Answer: Greece In Ancient Greece, athletes were venerated as local heroes. The Olympics, then, were meant to decide which athletes were the best of the best. Even the name “The Olympics” is derived from Mount Olympus in Greece. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz Yesterday’s “Trivia … Read more