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
What was unique about the The Battle of the Coral Sea, which took place between the United States and Japan on 4-8 May 1942?
The answer tomorrow.
Yesterday's question and answer:
In early Ancient Rome, the father of a household was legally allowed to do what?
Answer: Execute any member of the household. The power was granted to him under the Roman principle of Pater familias, the title for the head of the Roman family. While legally permitted, cases of fathers doing so were rare and the right to do so eventually restricted.
Source: Beth Severy, Augustus and the family at the birth of the Roman Empire
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History Question of the Week
Mehemet Ali Pasha (r.1805-1848), Abbas II Helmi (r.1892-1914) and Ahmed Fouad (r.1922-1936) were all rulers of which country?
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 Chester Alan Arthur become President of the USA, Alexander III became Tsar of Russia and French chemist Louis Pasteur first vaccinate sheep against anthrax?
Answer: 1881.Source: The Cambridge Biographical Encyclopaedia by David Crystal
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:
Both Japan and China decided to limit trade with Europe during much of the 16th and 17th centuries primarily because they could simply see no economic benefit. What do you think?
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