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 Since 2012, HistoryWow’s aim, using only the finest historical reference material, has been to bring you some of these fascinating and inspirational incidents and events, in a short, sharp format.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
In the year 397 CE, a law from Ancient Rome banned what?
The answer tomorrow.
Yesterday's question and answer:
The Persian proverb “either the throne, or the coffin” defined the brutal wars of succession that regularly took place between brothers in which South Asian imperial dynasty?
Answer: The Mughal Empire. It was not uncommon for two, three or even four brothers to fight brutal conflicts lasting years over the succession – even when their emperor father remained alive.
Source: India in the Persianate Age 1000-1765 by Richard M. Eaton
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History Question of the Week
In the first month of 1912, China had three possible rulers. Who were they?
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:
The first permanent settlement by English settlers in North America was founded in 1620. True or false?
Answer: False. While Plymouth colony was founded in 1620, the Jamestown settlement in modern day Virginia was founded first, in 1607.Source: Savage Kingdom - The True Story of Jamestown, 1607, and the Settlement of America by Benjamin Woolley
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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.
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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:
The British bombing of Nazi Germany during the Second World War (1939-1945) targeted whole cities and districts, rather than specific targets, in the hope of breaking the morale of the population. While this remains controversial, it can be argued that the approach was successful. What do you think?
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HistoryWow’s Featured Historical Figure of Note
Alfred J. Lotka (1880-1949)American bio-mathematician. He studied at European and American universities and became an actuary. He published major studies on the mathematical implications of biological and social change, such as ageing and population growth, and in one study anticipated anthropogenic climate change.
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