Trivia Question: American president Millard Fillmore succeded what man who died in office? Answer: Zachary Taylor Fillmore was Taylor’s vice president. As some of the few Whig presidents, they ran on a fairly respected populist platform. Taylor’s demise then landed Fillmore in the White House despite some public opposition. Click Here To Take Today’s History … Read more
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