Welcome to HistoryWow
Why ‘Wow’? Because history has a ‘Wow’ factor. History is rich in fascinating and inspirational incidents and events. Stories of heroism, self-sacrifice, humor, arrogance, foolishness, victory against the odds, the cruel hand of fate, irony and nobility.
History’s got the lot. Since 2012, HistoryWow’s aim, using only the finest historical reference material, has been to bring you some of these fascinating and inspirational incidents and events, in a short, sharp format. A little bit of history every day. But not enough to overload your busy lifestyles. We hope you enjoy HistoryWow!
History Question of the Day
On a visit to the Holy Land in 1898, Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany made a little known suggestion that bewildered many in his homeland and throughout Europe. What was this?
The answer tomorrow.
Yesterday's question and answer:
The year 1453 in Europe saw the end of two Empires. What were they?
Answer: Firstly, the English domination in France, which had decreased and grown since the days of William the Conqueror in the 11th century. The other was the empire of Constantinople, which had long been an ancient Christian bulwark. This ended with victory of the 21 year old Sultan Muhammad II, head of the Ottoman Turks.
Source: General Historical Texts
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History Question of the Week
Which decade saw Mickey Mouse win an honorary Golden Globe, the launch of the first canned beer in New York City, and the world’s first launderette open in Texas?
The answer on Thursday.Submit Answer
The first correct answer to each week's question will receive a US$30 voucher to buy a history book of their choice.
Last week's question and answer:
What was the name of the Vietnamese national group in 1943, established with the support of the Japanese, which was still playing a part in Vietnam’s politics thirty years later?
Answer: The Dai-Viet Party.Source: Dictionary of World History by G M D Howat
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HistoryWow’s Golden List of Great History Books
There are many great history books, on a range of interesting topics. These are some of the ones we at HistoryWow think are especially good.
These excellent books are available at: History
The HistoryWow Forum
CALLING ALL HISTORY BUFFS!
The fascinating thing about history is that there are a variety of different opinions and views on historical questions. Here is your chance to tell us what you think about a particular history question.THIS WEEK'S HISTORYWOW FORUM TOPIC IS:
“If the present tries to sit in judgement of the past, it will lose the future.” So said British prime minister Winston Churchill (1874-1965). His comments are arguably highly relevant today. What do you think?
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