Jean-Marie Bastien-Thiry was executed by the French government in 1963 by firing squad for this crime.
Daily Quiz for June 25, 2013
This future newspaper columnist known for her outrageous hats had one marriage that lasted nine years to a man 22 years older than she was.
Daily Quiz for June 24, 2013
This Roman Emperor’s nickname meant "little boots."
Daily Quiz for June 23, 2013
A series of matches between Richard Humphries and Daniel Mendoza popularized this sport in 1780s England.
Daily Quiz for June 22, 2013
This man who survived the Battle of Little Big Horn and the Battle of Wounded Knee was one of three models used to create the Indian head on the buffalo nickel.
Daily Quiz for June 21, 2013
He was President of the U.S. when the words "under God" were added to the pledge of allegiance.
Did anyone discover gold in California before John Marshall did?
James Marshall was the one who discovered the gold that started the California Gold […]
Daily Quiz for June 20, 2013
Mary Dodge, author of the classic children’s book Hans Brinker, also known as The Silver Skates, was also founder and editor of this children’s magazine.
Maps: Lee’s Real Enemy at Gettysburg?
Can poor planning and bad maps explain the Confederate defeat at Gettysburg?
