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 Since 2012, HistoryWow’s aim, using only the finest historical reference material, has been to bring you some of these fascinating and inspirational incidents and events, in a short, sharp format.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 significant about the “Simms Motor War Car”, first demonstrated in 1902?
The answer tomorrow.
Yesterday's question and answer:
The British police, “once known as the world’s finest police organisation, will be the laughing stock of Europe”. So said an anonymous letter sent to a British newspaper in 1902. Why?
Answer: The letter was complaining about the British police’s new technology that “insists in trying to trace criminals by odd ridges on the skin”. The technology? Fingerprints.
Source: Convicted – Landmark Cases in British Criminal History by Gary Powell
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History Question of the Week
The famous doomed ‘Charge of the Light Brigade’ took place during which conflict?
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 continent of Australia was first circumnavigated, Great Britain declared war on France, and the United States completed the Louisiana Purchase. What is the year?
Answer: 1803.Source: The Encyclopedia of World Facts and Dates by Gorton Carruth
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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:
Despite its name, there was nothing truly revolutionary about the American Revolution (1775-1783). What do you think?
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HistoryWow’s Featured Historical Figure of Note
Prince William, Duke of Cumberland (1721-1765)British military commander. The third son of King George II. He gained great notoriety for the severity of his suppression of the Jacobite clans in the aftermath of his victory at the Battle of Culloden (1746). For this, he was dubbed ‘the Butcher’.
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