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 Since 2012, HistoryWow’s aim, using only the finest historical reference material, has been to bring you some of these fascinating and inspirational incidents and events, in a short, sharp format.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
What was the legendary reaction of French Foreign Minister Talleyrand (1754-1838) when informed that the Russian ambassador had collapsed and died en route to a meeting in the Quai D’Orsay with Talleyrand?
The answer tomorrow.
Yesterday's question and answer:
Gladiators were highly prized in Ancient Rome not just because of their fighting and entertainment skills. Why was this?
Answer: Gladiators’ blood was highly prized as it was believed to cure epilepsy.
Source: Daily Life and Leisure in Ancient Rome by J P V D Baldston
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History Question of the Week
When the first US volunteer cavalry regiment was established for the Spanish-American War in 1898, its heavy recruitment of skilled riders from the West earned it what nickname?
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:
In what year during World War One was the German spiked Pickelhaube helmet replaced by the metal Stahlhelm, which offered better protection?
Answer: 1916, the middle year of that tragic encounter in world history.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:
Had US President John F Kennedy not been assassinated on November 22, 1963, the United States would never have escalated its involvement in the Vietnam War and the geopolitical position of that country and the world today would have been vastly different. What do you think?
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