Trivia Question: What city in India had a prison known as “The Black Hole” where captives were held under dangerous conditions? Answer: Calcutta The Black Hole of Calcutta was built underneath the British emplacement of Fort William. After a fearsome rebellion, the fort’s British operators and their Indian allies were forced into the Black Hole … Read more

Trivia Question: What Tom Sawyer author was born on and died on days when Halley’s Comet was visible? Answer: Mark Twain Mark Twain was born on November 30th, 1835, and died on April 21st, 1910. Halley’s Comet flew past the Earth on both of these days. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz   Yesterday’s … Read more

Trivia Question: The Bourbon Restoration made what country into a monarchy once again? Answer: France France’s monarchs were members of the Bourbon Dynasty. In essence, the Bourbon Restoration refers to the “Restoration” of the “Bourbons” to a position of power over France. However, one might assume from the name of this historical event that it … Read more

Trivia Question: What famous ruined temple is located in the Acropolis? Answer: The Parthenon The Acropolis is a historic site located in Athens. Multiple ancient structures survive in this expansive location. The largest and most significant of the Acropolis’s ruins is the Parthenon. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz   Yesterday’s “Trivia Question of … Read more

Trivia Question: Activist Abbie Hoffman declared himself an “Orphan of America” at what famous trial? Answer: The Trial of the Chicago Seven Hoffman and six others were accused of starting a riot outside the Democratic National Convention in 1968. Though the seven all attended that riot, it could hardly be proven that they had started … Read more