This timepiece was developed by Christian Huygens in 1656.
Daily Quiz for December 24, 2014
Uncle Sam as a symbol for the United States was first published in a Troy, New York, newspaper and was inspired by Samuel Wilson’s work as this.
When Did the U.S. Stop Forming Fighting Units Based on Geography?
I recall watching Ken Burns documentary on the American Civil War and learning that […]
Daily Quiz for December 23, 2014
Each year, this country presents a Christmas tree to Trafalgar Square in London.
Daily Quiz for December 22, 2014
Muckraker Ida Tarbell wrote A Short life of Napoleon Bonaparte, Life of Madame Roland, and eight books about this American.
Daily Quiz for December 21, 2014
Amy Beach, known as Mrs. H.H.A. Beach, became a renowned writer of this.
Daily Quiz for December 20, 2014
After completing a concert tour in Southeast Asia at the request of the U.S. State Department, this celebrated opera singer was appointed as a UN delegate in 1958.
Daily Quiz for December 19, 2014
What is generally called "the last stagecoach robbery" took place in this year.
Did the Germans Try to Make Peace in 1916?
Mr. History: Is this true? In 1916, the Germans tried to negotiate peace with the […]
Daily Quiz for December 18, 2014
While playing poker on riverboats, this object was placed in front of the man with the deal.
