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 Since 2012, HistoryWow’s aim, using only the finest historical reference material, has been to bring you some of these fascinating and inspirational incidents and events, in a short, sharp format.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
Polish soldier Wiltold Pilecki (1901-1948) was one of the greatest heroes of the Second World War. What did he voluntarily endure for three years in order to help inform the Allies about the atrocities being carried out by the Nazis?
The answer tomorrow.
Yesterday's question and answer:
In what unusual way, involving the White House lawn, did US President Woodrow Wilson contribute to the war effort during World War One?
Answer: Wilson kept sheep on the White House lawn, with their wool contributing to the U.S. war effort.
Source: Woodrow Wilson by BreAnn Rumsch
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History Question of the Week
Which nation was first called ‘the United Provinces of Rio de la Plata’?
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:
How many French protestants fled France after King Louis XIV issued the Edict of Fontainebleau in 1685, thus depriving his country of a group renowned for their industriousness and broad skills?
Answer: Around 900,000. Other countries and states welcomed the evacuees including Germany and England.Source: History Year by Year by Dorling Kindersley
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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:
US critic Will Cuppy once humorously wrote that ‘Alexander III of Macedonia is known as Alexander the Great because he killed more people of more different kinds than any other man of his time.’ Do you agree?
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