Welcome to HistoryWow
Why ‘Wow’? Because history has a ‘Wow’ factor. History is rich in fascinating and inspiratonal 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 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 1945, Soviet diplomats presented United States Ambassador W. Averell Harriman (1891-1986) with a carved wooden plaque of the Great Seal of the United States. The gift later did not appear quite so generous, however. Why?
The answer tomorrow.
Yesterday's question and answer:
After the death of renowned Ecuadorean poet José Joaquín Olmedo (1780-1847), a statue was placed in the city of Guayaquil. What was unique about this effigy however?
Answer: It was actually an image of another poet, Lord Byron (1788-1824). Guayaquil could not afford to commission a sculptor, so instead bought the image of Byron from a London scrap dealer and changed the name.
Source: Dumb History by Joey Green
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History Question of the Week
Which Chinese dynasty, through the so called ‘Oracle Bones’, offer us the first written records of China?
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:
Which year saw Thomas Cranmer appointed Archbishop of Canterbury, Ivan the Terrible become Tsar of Russia and the Treaty of Constantinople between the Ottoman Empire and Austria?
Answer: 1533.Source: Cambridge Biographical Encyclopaedia by David Crystal
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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:
In 1880 the continent of Africa was largely unexplored by Europeans. Less than thirty years later Africa saw 10 million square miles and 110 million subjects carved up by European powers. While often attributed to the desire to spread Christianity, in reality the ‘Scramble for Africa’ had one cause – the desire for commerce and to make money. What do you think?
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