Trivia Question: What Enlightenment thinker of France sent many letters to Catherine the Great that discussed philosophy with her? Answer: Voltaire There is a common misconception that Voltaire sought refuge in Catherine’s court. That simply isn’t so. Rather, the monarch of Russia and the philosopher of France exchange long-standing correspondence where they shared ideas on … Read more
Trivia Question: True or False: France’s King Henry II died in a joust. Answer: True Henry II was an avid sportsman. Kings didn’t often participate in dangerous events like jousts because of the inherent risk. Yet, Henry II was eager to break that mold. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz Yesterday’s “Trivia Question … Read more
History by the Decades Quiz: The 2000s After the general stability of the 1990s, many nations seemed to be on the path toward building a better tomorrow. Economic growth and humanitarian progress were hallmarks of the 90s that happened to be punctuated by sudden and dramatic tragedies. Much of that optimistic hope for the future … Read more
Trivia Question: In what country are most Nobel Prizes awarded? Answer: Sweden The Nobel Prize Award Ceremony is held annually in Stockholm, Sweden. Almost all Nobel Prizes are given there. The only exception to this rule is the Nobel Peace Prize which is awarded in Oslo, Norway. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz … Read more
Trivia Question: Avidius Cassius was killed for conspiring with what Roman emperor’s wife to seize the throne? Answer: Marcus Aurelius’s Aurelius was quite ill during this time. Fearing for her life and safety, his wife Faustina started preemptively courting Avidius Cassius and promising him the throne. After his unexpected recovery, Aurelius is believed to have … Read more