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 Since 2012, HistoryWow’s aim, using only the finest historical reference material, has been to bring you some of these fascinating and inspirational incidents and events, in a short, sharp format.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
The Kingdom of Kartli-Kakheti existed between 1762 and 1800. Where was it?
The answer tomorrow.
Yesterday's question and answer:
Cooling Castle was a 14th century English castle built in Kent. Constructed to defend the area against French raiding parties, it was the first English castle designed to allow fort defenders to use gunpowder weapons. What was ironic about its eventual demise?
Answer: It was the offensive capability of gunpowder weapons that led to Cooling’s capture after only eight hours when besieged by Sir Thomas Wyatt (1521-1554) in January 1554. The castle was largely destroyed.
Source: Fortess Kent by Roy D. Ingleton
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History Question of the Week
Which battle, taking place in 1622, was the only major engagement that was fought between two European powers on the Chinese mainland?
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 first war in which the United States attempted to blockade a foreign port, shell a foreign capital and land troops on foreign soil?
Answer: The First Barbary War (1801-1805).Source: The Wars of the Barbary Pirates by Gregory Fremont-Barnes
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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:
It was the growing influence of foreign powers that was the main reason behind the disintegration of the Chinese state in the early twentieth century. What do you think?
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