“What were you guys thinking?” The Imperial Japanese Army was, by most standards, a […]
Daily Quiz for January 4, 2012
This war is said to have shifted the balance of power from native tribes in North America to the English colonists.
Daily Quiz for January 3, 2012
On July 2, 1940, what was then the world’s largest floating structure opened, a bridge to this city.
Daily Quiz for January 2, 2012
The first expedition commanded by John C. Fremont, called "The Pathfinder," was sent to map this river.
Daily Quiz for January 1, 2012
In ancient Ireland, comhlann was the name for this.
Daily Quiz for December 31, 2011
This was the name of the Project Mercury space capsule that first achieved sub-orbital flight, on May 5, 1961.
Daily Quiz for December 30, 2011
James Fenimore Cooper, author of several popular adventure books about the American frontier, had his first success as a writer with this book.
Daily Quiz for December 29, 2011
When Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic solo, she landed in this country.
Daily Quiz for December 28, 2011
The splinter group that separated from the main Democratic Party in 1847 was known by this name.
Interview: Ron Maxwell / Gods and Generals
A HistoryNet exclusive interview with director Ron Maxwell about the extended director’s cut of his film Gods and Generals.
